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Hampton Roads tax rates: Several cities have changes that took effect in July
![The city budgets, that fund local governments for the fiscal year, set rates for real estate and personal property taxes. Those budgets and new tax rates for the 2025 fiscal year took effect July 1. The city budgets, that fund local governments for the fiscal year, set rates for real estate and personal property taxes. Those budgets and new tax rates for the 2025 fiscal year took effect July 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TVP-L-NW-CITY-SALARY-1120-WS-01.jpg?w=525)
The city budgets, that fund local governments for the fiscal year, set rates for real estate and personal property taxes. Those budgets and new tax rates for the 2025 fiscal year took effect July 1.
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![Offering your home in exchange for a stay at someone else’s place is far from a new concept, but this segment of the travel industry is booming amid high inflation, the normalization of remote work and skyrocketing hotel rates. Offering your home in exchange for a stay at someone else’s place is far from a new concept, but this segment of the travel industry is booming amid high inflation, the normalization of remote work and skyrocketing hotel rates.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TRV-HOME-SWAPS-DMT.jpg?w=525)
How home swapping became the trendy alternative to Airbnb
Offering your home in exchange for a stay at someone else’s place is far from a new concept, but this segment of the travel industry is booming amid high inflation, the normalization of remote work and skyrocketing hotel rates.
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![Senior aides and longtime allies insist they still don’t know who the presumptive GOP nominee will choose to join him on the ticket — with many believing the choice is still in flux. Senior aides and longtime allies insist they still don’t know who the presumptive GOP nominee will choose to join him on the ticket — with many believing the choice is still in flux.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24189841321001_50c78c.jpg?w=525)
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The plane is ready, the fundraisers are booked: Trump’s VP search comes down to its final days
Senior aides and longtime allies insist they still don’t know who the presumptive GOP nominee will choose to join him on the ticket — with many believing the choice is still in flux.
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![Local businesses are going above and beyond to partner with the “Beyond Monet” exhibit that runs now through Sept. 5 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Local businesses are going above and beyond to partner with the “Beyond Monet” exhibit that runs now through Sept. 5 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TVC-L-MONET4.jpg?w=467)
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‘Beyond Monet’ exhibit inspires partnerships with Hampton Roads businesses
Local businesses are going above and beyond to partner with the “Beyond Monet” exhibit that runs now through Sept. 5 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
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![Biden wrote in the two-page letter that “the question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end.” He stressed that the party has “one job,” which is to defeat presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in November. Biden wrote in the two-page letter that “the question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end.” He stressed that the party has “one job,” which is to defeat presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in November.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Election_2024_Biden_91539_98a6d1.jpg?w=525)
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Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’
Biden wrote in the two-page letter that “the question of how to move forward has...
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![Norfolk's Keyshawn “The Businessman" Davis and older brother Kelvin “Nite Nite” Davis were both victorious Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, as both remained unbeaten. Norfolk's Keyshawn “The Businessman" Davis and older brother Kelvin “Nite Nite” Davis were both victorious Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, as both remained unbeaten.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TVP-Keyshawn-Davis.jpg?w=525)
Norfolk boxer Keyshawn Davis dominates another opponent to stay unbeaten. Fight in Norfolk could be next.
Norfolk's Keyshawn “The Businessman" Davis and older brother Kelvin “Nite Nite” Davis were both victorious...
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!["They're versatile, they're savvy, their soccer IQ is way up there," Patriots coach Joe Tucei said of the identical twins. "They're versatile, they're savvy, their soccer IQ is way up there," Patriots coach Joe Tucei said of the identical twins.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TVP-L-SP-FC-TWINS-0523-WS-03.jpg?w=525)
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All-Tidewater Girls Soccer Player(s) of the Year: First Colonial’s Miller twins become 1st to share honor
"They're versatile, they're savvy, their soccer IQ is way up there," Patriots coach Joe Tucei...
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![Two people have been charged in connection with a shootout Saturday that left a man and a Norfolk police officer injured. Two people have been charged in connection with a shootout Saturday that left a man and a Norfolk police officer injured.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Arcadia.jpg?w=467)
Two charged in shootout that left man, Norfolk officer injured
Two people have been charged in connection with a shootout Saturday that left a man...
Opinion
![Trees throughout Hampton Roads help keep our communities cool, assist in the fight against climate change and reflect our region's rich history. Trees throughout Hampton Roads help keep our communities cool, assist in the fight against climate change and reflect our region's rich history.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JCKQGJ3ZVJDJ7AZBYV2HIEE3HQ.jpg?w=525)
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Editorial: Trees of all sorts lend value to the region and its residents
Trees throughout Hampton Roads help keep our communities cool, assist in the fight against climate...
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![NATO leaders meet this week for a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military alliance, which has never been larger and more focused. NATO leaders meet this week for a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military alliance, which has never been larger and more focused.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NATO_Summit_Explainer__59496.jpg?w=525)
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NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here’s what to know
NATO leaders meet this week for a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military...
Military
![Vice Admiral Christopher “Scotty” Gray said the Navy is looking at creating 8,000 new beds for sailors in Hampton Roads. He said 1,000 to 1,500 beds would likely be in Newport News, although he noted the Navy is still working on specifics. Vice Admiral Christopher “Scotty” Gray said the Navy is looking at creating 8,000 new beds for sailors in Hampton Roads. He said 1,000 to 1,500 beds would likely be in Newport News, although he noted the Navy is still working on specifics.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TVP-L-NW-DOWNTOWN-PRESSCONFERENC-SMK-002.jpg?w=454)
Navy looking to add housing for 8,000 sailors in Hampton Roads
Vice Admiral Christopher “Scotty” Gray said the Navy is looking at creating 8,000 new beds...
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