Numerous events occur 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 in the Seven Cities and around … Continued
Hampton, Virginia, was recently named an All-America City for the fifth time. In June, the National Civic League announced Hampton as one of 10 cities in the United States to earn the designation. Hampton has previously been chosen as an … Continued
The 2025 Virginia Beach Cherry Blossom Festival will be held in Red Wing Park March 29-April 5th. During the festival, the park’s iconic Yoshino cherry trees are expected to be in peak bloom. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, along with … 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
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
Hampton Virginia is one of the nation’s most affordable beach towns, according to a study of more than 200 localities. That assessment is courtesy of SmartAsset, an online destination for consumer-focused financial information and advice. The study looks at average … Continued
Trash is a problem for most communities. Litter and other debris clog storm drains and make roadways, parks, and waterways unsightly and pose dangers for humans and wildlife. This year, area residents can have an impact on their community by … 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