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Christmas holiday affects city services schedule

City offices, recreation centers, and libraries will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 to Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

By North Tidewater News | Dec 20, 2024

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Elizabeth River Crossings announces tunnel and lane closures from Dec 13-20

The Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) has announced a series of lane closures scheduled from Friday, December 13 to Friday, December 20.

By North Tidewater News | Dec 13, 2024

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Mayor-elect Jimmy Gray attends leadership program at Harvard

By North Tidewater News | Dec 6, 2024

Mayor-elect Jimmy Gray is currently attending the Bloomberg Center for Cities' Program for New Mayors: The First 100 Days.

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Hampton announces road closures for Holly Days Parade

By North Tidewater News | Dec 6, 2024

On December 7, 2024, the City of Hampton will host the annual Hampton Holly Days Parade in Downtown Hampton at 5 p.m. This event will lead to several road closures starting from approximately 3 p.m. and lasting until about 9 p.m. Attendees and...

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Elizabeth River Crossings announces tunnel and lane closure schedule

By North Tidewater News | Dec 6, 2024

The Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) facilities have announced a series of significant tunnel and lane closures scheduled from Friday, December 6 to Friday, December 13.

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Hampton receives $845K grant for coastal resilience initiatives

By North Tidewater News | Dec 5, 2024

The City of Hampton has secured a federal grant valued at $845,000 to enhance the coastal resilience of the Back River Estuary.

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SafeHaven Empowerment Center opens in Newport News with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By North Tidewater News | Dec 4, 2024

The SafeHaven Empowerment Center, envisioned by Super Bowl Champion and former NFL player Antoine Bethea, is set to open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 5.

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Youngkin announces $2.4 million grant awards for Virginia port cities revitalization

By North Tidewater News | Dec 4, 2024

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the allocation of $2.4 million in grants from the Port Host Communities Revitalization Fund to support development projects in Newport News, Norfolk, and Portsmouth.

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Scheduled tunnel and lane closures announced for Elizabeth River Crossings

By North Tidewater News | Dec 2, 2024

The Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) facilities have announced a schedule of significant tunnel and lane closures from Friday, November 29 to Friday, December 6.

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Mayor Tuck reflects on tenure during final State of the City address

By North Tidewater News | Dec 2, 2024

In his final State of the City address, Mayor Donnie Tuck reflected on his eight-year tenure and discussed future prospects for Hampton.

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Thanksgiving closures announced for city offices and recreation centers

By North Tidewater News | Nov 26, 2024

City offices and libraries will not be operational on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.

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Shell transport from Craney Island to begin under new contract

By North Tidewater News | Nov 25, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract to Coastal Design and Construction, Inc. for the transportation of shells from the Craney Island dredge material management area to Lesner Wharf in Virginia Beach.

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Portsmouth invites public input on FY25-26 community planning action plan

By North Tidewater News | Nov 22, 2024

The City of Portsmouth is inviting interested groups and individuals to participate in public hearings concerning the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for its Community Planning and Development Programs.

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Thanksgiving alters city service schedules; closures announced

By North Tidewater News | Nov 22, 2024

City offices and services will experience changes in operation due to the Thanksgiving holiday on November 28-29.

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ERC announces weekly lane closure schedule for late November

By North Tidewater News | Nov 22, 2024

A series of lane closures have been announced for the Elizabeth River Crossings (ERC) facilities, scheduled from November 22 to November 29.

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Seven PPS schools earn Purple Star Award for supporting military families

By North Tidewater News | Nov 21, 2024

Seven schools within the Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) district have been recognized with the 2024-2025 Purple Star Award.

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Hampton Roads Transit completes Wi-Fi installation on all vehicles

By North Tidewater News | Nov 21, 2024

All Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) vehicles, including buses, trolleys, light rail cars, and ferries, are now equipped with Wi-Fi.

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Planning Commission set for public hearings on multiple applications

By North Tidewater News | Nov 19, 2024

The Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday afternoon, with a focus on public hearings for several applications.

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Special fare passes offered by HRT for Grand Illumination Parade

By North Tidewater News | Nov 18, 2024

The Grand Illumination Parade will make its return to Downtown Norfolk on Saturday, November 23.

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FEMA announces plan for Lake Meade Dam adaptations under BRIC grant program

By North Tidewater News | Nov 18, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced its intent to provide federal funding through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) to the City of Portsmouth.