Amory Seafood recently received a state grant for $247,000 that will allow the company to increase its processing capacity and purchase more blue catfish from local watermen, supporting local economic growth. The longstanding Hampton Virginia seafood dealer was awarded the … Continued
Construction began in mid-July on the $10.6 million NEON District Streetscape Project in Norfolk, Virginia. The project includes a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure and placemaking enhancements along Granby St. from Brambleton Ave. to Virginia Beach Blvd. Key Project Features: Reconstruct … Continued
Living shorelines and marshes in the Middle Peninsula Habitat Focus Area support more than $6.4 million each year in economic value from recreational fishing, according to a study recently published by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Ocean & … Continued
Blackbeard Pirate Festival: Grand Pirates BashFriday, May 31, 2024 – 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMVirginia Air & Space Science Center600 Settlers Landing Rd.Hampton, VA 23669Phone 757-727-6348 The Blackbeard Pirate Festival Grand Pirates Bash will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024. The … Continued
The Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) has made significant enhancements to the Toll Relief Program, aimed at providing much-needed financial assistance to a broader range of residents in the Hampton Roads region. Increased eligibility: The annual individual income for eligibility has … Continued
The second Hampton Mosaic Festival will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Mill Point Park and surrounding Downtown streets. Three stages of entertainment are planned, as well as art demonstrations, and educational and Earth … Continued
The City of Norfolk has been named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists, honoring the City’s efforts to build better places for people to bike. Norfolk joins 480 communities nationwide for safer streets and … Continued
The City of Hampton and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will work together to investigate flooding along coastal regions and rivers on the Virginia Peninsula that is exacerbated by sea level rise. The city and the Norfolk district of … Continued
Virginia Beach City Council recently appropriated $2.998 million of local match funding to Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation (VBPR) for the Virginia Beach Trail (VB Trail) Phase 1. The approval of appropriation from City Council follows $14.9 million in federal … Continued
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