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
An array of events occur in Hampton Roads and throughout Tidewater Virginia during the Christmas and winter holiday season. Celebrations include plays, musicals, parades, light shows, exhibitions, and more. This article includes a sampling of events which will be held … Continued
An alliance of federal and state agencies, non profit organizations, and others have begun submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) planting in Broad Bay, near First Landing State Park, within the Lynnhaven River watershed. The SAV planting is part of the Lynnhaven … Continued
In August, the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the agency will award CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants in Virginia. The grants will capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) that will provide critical gap financing to … Continued
53rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 14, 2020 – 10 a.m. Oceanview (Norfolk) Virginia www.norfolkvaparade.com UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution and following Governor Northam’s recent guidance, the City of Norfolk has decided to pull the permit … Continued
2020 One City Marathon – Newport NewsMarch 1, 2020, 7 a.m.Newport News ParkNewport News, Virginia Runners will begin in the stunning setting of Newport News Park where they will enjoy the allure of spring in a landscape as historical as … Continued
In Norfolk, a new waterfront access point on the Elizabeth River Trail offers outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy the iconic Elizabeth River by kayak. The new public kayak launch located in Plum Point Park is a $246,000 project featuring … Continued
A trio of the world’s most prestigious Class A Naval sail training tall ships are slated to call on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront this year. The visiting ships include the STATSRAAD LEHMKUHL (Norway) (March 4-13), BAE GUAYAS (Ecuador) (May 16-19), … Continued
Newport News Master Gardeners Home Gardening Mini-CourseJanuary through August 2020Newport News, VAwww.nnmastergardeners.org Join the VCE Newport News Master Gardeners for a series of eight monthly presentations that are free and open to the public. Designed to present the latest research-based … 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