Posted on: July 1, 2022
(NORFOLK, Va.) – The Norfolk Department of Public Health has detected the first West Nile Virus (WNV) activity of the season in the City of Norfolk. Two mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. Both samples w...
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Posted on: July 1, 2022
Redevelopment of two properties to provide opportunities for the community
NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk announces two redevelopment projects in Park Place to provide the community with additional opportunities. Team Norfolk Boxing will have a permanent home in Park Place as the Economic Development Author...
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Posted on: June 28, 2022
Upcoming traffic pattern changes
NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk is making improvements to the northbound Hampton Boulevard Bridge. This rehabilitation project repairs major structural components and protects the bridge from deterioration. Construction begins Monday,...
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Posted on: June 27, 2022
NORFOLK, VA – City of Norfolk government offices, including libraries, and recreation centers, are closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The closures include the Norfolk Courthouse, offices of the Commissioner of ...
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Posted on: June 27, 2022
Basketball court ribbon cutting with the City of Norfolk, Nancy Lieberman Charities & the Southside Boys and Girls Club
NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk, in partnership with Nancy Lieberman Charities and the Southside Boys and Girls Club, announces the ribbon cutting for a Dream Court™ in Berkley Park on Monday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m. An exist...
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
Discussions to include support for defense community, job training, coastal resiliency, small businesses and affordable housing.
NEXT WEEK: KAINE TO HOLD EVENTS IN HAMPTON ROADS TO DISCUSS SUPPORT FOR DEFENSE COMMUNITY, JOB TRAINING, COASTAL RESILIENCY, SMALL BUSINESSES AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Next week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine will hold events i...
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
City retires $19.3 million in bonds to produce savings
NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk’s Water System will save $8.2 million after the city retired $19.3 million of its existing Series 2010 and 2012 Water Revenue and Refunding Bonds, which were eligible to be prepaid without penalty.&nb...
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
NORFOLK, VA – The Summer Reading Program (SRP), hosted by Norfolk Public Library and Slover Library, kicks off on Saturday, June 25. Residents of all ages are encouraged to read books, participate in special events and programs in-perso...
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Posted on: June 23, 2022
New datasets available for Norfolk residents
NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk residents have questions, and the city is excited to offer answers through new datasets related to Public Works, Parks & Recreation and General Services in the Open Data Portal.
You can better understand and res...
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Posted on: June 21, 2022
Basketball court ribbon cutting with the City of Norfolk, Nancy Lieberman Charities & the Southside Boys and Girls Club
NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk, in partnership with Nancy Lieberman Charities and the Southside Boys and Girls Club, announces the ribbon cutting for a Dream Court™ in Berkley Park (706 Walker Ave.) on Monday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m. A...
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Posted on: June 9, 2022
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Unified Command and supporting agencies for the Spirit of Norfolk fire continue their efforts to extinguish the fire and salvage the vessel, Wednesday evening.
Crews put a dewatering pump aboard the vessel to begin ...
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the opening of two playgrounds! Ribbon cutting ceremonies will take place at Tanners Creek Playground on June 9 at 1335 Longdale Drive and Ballentine Park Playground &a...
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Posted on: May 25, 2022
NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk honors the sacrifice of our nation’s service members during the annual Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony, Monday, May 30, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony takes place at the Lone Soldier Statue in ...
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Posted on: May 24, 2022
Program connects Norfolk residents with local career training opportunities
NORFOLK, VA – The Department of Human Services’ Career and Readiness Employee Services team is recruiting Norfolk residents for its Spring 2022 Gateway Academy. The program connects eligible residents with career training oppo...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
NORFOLK, VA – City of Norfolk government offices, including libraries and recreation centers, will close on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. The closures include the Norfolk Courthouse, offices of the Commissioner of the R...
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Posted on: May 20, 2022
Artists to Engage with the Community through Art
NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk Arts will hire one, two, or three artists or artist teams to engage with the community in significant ways to develop and complete artistic socially-relevant projects. Artists working in all disciplines – writers,...
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
NORFOLK, VA – On Tuesday, May 10, Norfolk City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The $1.7 billion plan aims to transition the city into post-COVID operations. It continues the expansion of key services and provides city agen...
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Posted on: May 13, 2022
NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk Public Library (NPL) is adopting a fast-growing trend among libraries nationwide. After a one-year trial period, NPL received approval to extend fine-free services indefinitely for patrons.
Previously, NPL charged 20 cents p...
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Posted on: May 6, 2022
A community-based approach to addressing safety concerns.
NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Police Department is taking a community-based approach to understand the most pressing concerns around safety, the root causes of violence, and the effects of crime by releasing a Community As...
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center (NACC) is seeking families and individuals to adopt or foster dogs. As the warmer weather approaches, the dog kennels are filling, leaving no space for incoming dogs. Ho...
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Posted on: May 4, 2022
NORFOLK, VA—Join us for Norfolk’s 3rd annual “Night of Philosophy and Ideas 2022” (La Nuit des Idées) on Saturday, May 14, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Slover Library, 235 E. Plume Street. The “Nig...
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