<p>Chesapeake, VA Takes a Tough Stance on Litter<br>
<p>CHESAPEAKE – The City of Chesapeake has launched a new anti-litter campaign aimed at combating this all too common problem today in cities across the globe. City Manager William Harrell and his Litter Task Force are educating citizens and business to be more responsible for their surroundings and help “Keep Chesapeake Beautiful” for years to come. <br>

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