Summer Burn Ban to Expire September 30, 2018

The Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue Fire Prevention Bureau wants to advise citizens that the summer burn ban expires September 30, 2018. Open burning will then be allowed with a permit for the disposal of leaves and tree/yard/garden trimmings loca...

2018 Hurricane Season – Know Your Zone

With Memorial Day almost upon us, it is time to make sure your hurricane preparedness plans are in place in advance of the Atlantic hurricane season which runs June 1^st to November 30^th. The peak of the hurricane season falls between mid-August ...

Entrepreneurship Education, Support and Grant Program Coming to Downtown Suffolk

The Suffolk Economic Development Authority has netted $45,000 in state funding for Downtown Suffolk to launch more small businesses.  The Suffolk grant is one of five Community Business Launch (CBL) awards recently announced by Governor Ralph Nor...

SUFFOLK TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS

Suffolk Transit has announced a number of service enhancements including Saturday Service for the first time in their history for several Routes.  These and other changes outlined below will become effective on July 1, 2018.

The Gold Route will be...

What’s Happening in Suffolk This Week

There are more interesting and exciting events happening in the City of Suffolk!

See what Suffolk Parks & Recreation has to offer!  Visit www.SuffolkVa.us/parks.

For a complete listing of Suffolk Public Library events, visit www.SuffolkPublicLi...

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: &...

City of Suffolk Downtown Master Plan Information

The Downtown Master Plan is based upon a firm foundation of analysis and public input.  The plan examines existing conditions, previous studies and market potential. The plan recommends strategies that provide a clear framework for investment in ...