Western Tidewater Health District Expands COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 2” Recipients

The Western Tidewater Health District (WTHD) is expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to Phase 2 on Monday April 12. Persons 16 or older who work or reside in this district will be eligible to receive the vaccine. 

“I am elated to announce Wes...

Governor Northam Unveils Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System

VA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY BURN LAW TO GO INTO EFFECT

The Suffolk Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind citizens the Virginia Department of Forestry 4:00 p.m. Burn Law will go into effect February 15^th and lasts through April 30^th. Open burning with a permit is allowed from 4:00 p.m. ...

Public Utilities Announces Deadline Extension to Second HRUBS Utility Bill Pandemic Relief Program

The Suffolk Department of Public Utilities announces a deadline extension to the second HRUBS Utility Bill Pandemic Relief Program that originally became effective on Monday, December 21, 2020. This program provides a total of $1,378,452.19 in financial a...

Lake Cohoon Road Bridge Crossing Project Scheduled

The Department of Public Works advises that a major transportation project on Lake Cohoon Road/State Route 639 will be beginning in late January.  The City’s contractor will replace the deck and superstructure on the bridge over the CSX...

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to City of Suffolk Businesses and Residents Affected Isaias

SBA OFFERS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO CITY OF SUFFOLK BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS AND RESULTING TORNADOES

The City of Suffolk learned on Thursday, October 8, 2020, that Virginia businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm...

All Three Rating Agencies Affirm Suffolk's AAA Status

The City of Suffolk has learned that all three ratings agencies (Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and S&P Global Ratings) have affirmed the City’s AAA rating with a stable outlook. The City achieved a AAA rating from all three rating agencies...

What’s Happening in Suffolk This Week

Monday, April 12

Cedar Hill Cemetery Stroll

An official Virginia Civil War Trail site, Cedar Hill Cemetery has long been an attraction for history buffs and even walking groups. The Suffolk Division of Tourism offers a guided stroll through the pleasant 32-...

Suffolk Keeps Citizens Safe and Informed with Suffolk Mass Notification System

The City of Suffolk is now working with Everbridge, the worldwide leader in unified critical communications, to keep residents safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. As of Monday, March 2, 2020,...

Black Bear Safety Reminders

Spotting black bears in Suffolk is nothing unusual, especially considering our proximity to the Great Dismal Swamp. 

Residents can minimize negative interactions with bears by following some simple guidelines to take now:

Secure your garbage: &...