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
The Oceana Neighborhood Historic District was officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service on Sept. 18, 2017. The historic district nomination was initiated by the Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission and was compiled … Continued
The Virginia Board of Historic Resources officially listed the Virginia Beach Courthouse Village and Municipal Center Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register on Sept. 21, 2017. The nomination will now be forwarded by the state to the National Park … Continued
In 2016, Virginia Beach residents and local emergency managers received new tools to monitor storm tides and flooding during hurricane season. The 10 new tide gauges, installed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the city of Virginia … Continued
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
Every year, Hampton Roads Va has a wide range of food and drink festivals. These include indoor and outdoor venues, covering subjects such as wines, produce, seafood, and other foods and drinks. Hampton Roads Wine and Beer Festivals The Virginia … Continued