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
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
This article highlights offshore wind infrastructure projects that are underway in the Hampton Roads region. Portsmouth Marine Terminal Logistics In October 2023, the Port of Virginia began work on the first shipment of components for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore … 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
In December, 2020, RISE announced the launch of the 2021 Coastal Community Resilience Challenge. The Challenge will award a total of $1.5 million to small businesses with innovative flood-resilience solutions. Businesses can apply for up to $350,000 to advance and … Continued
In Virginia Beach, Phase II of the Thalia Creek Greenway project is now complete and open for public use. A third phase is currently being designed. Thalia Creek, a tributary of the Lynnhaven River, acts as a barrier to active … Continued
Tolls have increased for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge – Tunnel, effective January 1, 2019. A new toll schedule, effective January 1, 2019, is available online at: http://www.cbbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tollschedule2019.pdf. At its November 13, 2018 meeting, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission … Continued