In 2015, the National Park Service (NPS) designated Norfolk, Virginia as a Certified Local Government. Certified Local Government (CLG) designation makes communities official partners in the portion of the federal historic preservation program which engages local, state, and federal partners … 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
In 2015, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) voted to increase protection for oyster restoration sites in the Lafayette River near Norfolk as well as other Virginia tributaries. For decades, the Lafayette River has been closed to oyster harvesting due … Continued
In 2015, the City of Norfolk announced the opening of a new section along the Elizabeth River Trail. The trail consists of a 10.5 mile pedestrian and bike path which runs from Norfolk State University to the corner Hampton Boulevard … Continued
In June 2014, officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $102.7 million in competitive matching grants to support 54 projects along the Atlantic coast. The grants will fund science-based solutions to restore wetlands and other natural areas, … Continued
In 2012, NOAA Fisheries announced $435,000 in funding to support oyster and wetlands restoration projects in the Lafayette River. The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and NOAA Restoration Center provided approximately $300,000 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Elizabeth River … Continued
Norfolk is one of Tidewater Virginia’s most beautiful communities. The city is a mix of shopping, museums, historical buildings, industrial complexes, and residential neighborhoods. For visitors, there are always plenty of exciting things to do in Norfolk. Waterside is Norfolk’s … Continued
This article is an overview of annual events and things to do around Hampton Roads during the Christmas and winter holiday season. For the latest events, see: Tidewater Virginia Christmas Holiday Events 2020 Chesapeake Virginia Christmas Parade Chesapeake The Chesapeake … Continued