The Center for Digital Government has named Norfolk as America’s 2019 Top Digital City (for cities with populations of 125,000 to 249,999). Now in its 19th year, the annual survey recognizes cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services, … Continued
After a two year pause, major efforts to restore oyster reefs have resumed in the Lynnhaven River estuary. Construction in at least two sites in the river recently got under way, using hard substrate and fossil shell to build the … Continued
The Hampton History Museum has prepared a new report detailing the arrival almost 400 years ago of a small group of Africans at Point Comfort in Hampton. The report, “1619: Virginia’s First Africans,” tells how the first recorded Africans to … Continued
With scores of things to do and explore, winter can be a good time to visit Tidewater Virginia. This article describes a few of the many wintertime activities that are available in the region. Also included are things to do … Continued
Portsmouth Virginia is listed among American communities honored by the League of American Bicyclists with Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) awards for 2018. Portsmouth had its existing BFC bronze level status renewed. The Bronze BFC award recognizes the collaborative county and … Continued
The City of Norfolk will receive a $1,252,500 million grant from the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to construct the Lindenwood-Barraud Park Living Shoreline. Matching funds will be provided through the City’s stormwater capital budget. The National Fish and Wildlife … Continued
Tidewater Virginia contains dozens of interesting destinations that are suitable for day trips, weekend getaways, and other excursions. The Northern Neck is one of Tidewater Virginia’s quietest areas. Home to more 1100 miles of shoreline, the Northern Neck is a … Continued
More than $30 million in new federal funding will support infrastructure improvements projects in Virginia Beach. Projects will include: $17.6 million for sand replenishment in the Resort Area $10 million for the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration project $925,000 for … Continued
The Newport News Seafood Industrial Park has been awarded a $332,016 grant from the Virginia Port Authority’s Aid to Local Ports grant program. The award was the largest of eight grants from the $1 million allocated by the state for … Continued