2021 Suffolk State of the City

The 2021 Suffolk State of the City will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 starting at 12:30 p.m. The event will feature Suffolk Mayor Michael D. “Mike” Duman. 

The Hampton Roads Chamber State of the City Series has become the preferred fo...

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...

Summer Burn Ban Begins May 1st

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

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...

What’s Happening in Suffolk This Week

What’s Happening in Suffolk This Week

Tuesday, May 4

Virtual Suffolk Writes: An Open Writers Group Meet Up (LIVE)

Suffolk Writes is a welcoming and fun open writer's group for adults 18+! All genres are welcome whether you are pu...

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: &...