The City of Norfolk received the SolSmart Gold designation in December 2023. The designation recognizes efforts to advance solar power in the community. Norfolk is the only city in Hampton Roads Virginia to achieve SolSmart Gold status. SolSmart is a … Continued
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
For the third year in a row, Hampton has been ranked one of the most affordable beach towns in America by the financial technology company SmartAsset. The city was recently ranked no. 21 out of the top 25 communities on … 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
Coastal Living ranked Cape Charles, Virginia among America’s Happiest Seaside Towns for 2018. The Eastern Shore community was among ten semi-finalists chosen. The final rankings for America’s Happiest Seaside Town 2018 were listed online. Coastal Living describes Cape Charles as: … Continued
Four Tidewater Virginia cities were included in the Center for Digital Government (CDG) 2017 Digital Cities Survey. The annual survey recognizes leading examples of cities using technology to improve citizen services, enhance transparency and encourage citizen engagement. Williamsburg placed 5th … Continued
Google has named Norfolk as its 2015 eCity for Virginia. The award recognizes cities with strong online business communities. Google based its results on examining economic value provided through Google’s AdWords program. Other criteria included website and social media presence, … Continued