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MacArthur Center redevelopment still likely several years away, city official says
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — While a gleaming vision for the transformation of the city’s struggling downtown shopping mall has been revealed, Norfolk’s economic development director is cautioning anyone who is looking for construction barrels anytime soon. Instead, Sean Washington, who has led the city’s economic development efforts for nearly two years, wants to make clear […]
IW supervisors approve 615-home Sweetgrass development
Isle of Wight County supervisors voted 3-2 on May 16 to approve mixed-use zoning for Sweetgrass, a proposed 615-home development with up to 73,000 square feet of commercial space fronting Benns Church Boulevard. Supervisor Renee Rountree, who made the motion to approve the rezoning, voted in favor of the project along with supervisors William McCarty […]
Isle of Wight supervisors postpone vote on Windsor warehouses
Isle of Wight County supervisors postponed voting on a proposed multi-warehouse complex on the outskirts of Windsor. The five-member body voted unanimously on May 16 to table until June the application of Tidewater Logistics Center developer Meridian Property Purchaser LLC for industrial zoning to permit up to five warehouses totaling 1.2 million square feet. Supervisors […]
Portsmouth adopts $934 million budget reducing real estate tax, fully funding schools
PORTSMOUTH — City leaders adopted a $934 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year that reduces real estate taxes, fully funds Portsmouth Public Schools and grants employee raises. City Council adopted the budget, which spans from July 1 to June 30, 2025, at its regular Tuesday meeting. Members also adopted the Capital Improvement Program, which allocates $103.1 million for the ...
Fun to Do: Cajun festival, monster trucks at the Oceanfront, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and more
Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. Bayou Bon Vivant, a Cajun music, food and art festival, kicks off at noon Friday with free admission till 2 p.m. Tickets required from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 Saturday and noon to 6 Sunday. At Town Point Park, Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Single-day tickets start at $10. For more information ...
Scotty Quixx nightclub reaches $200,000 settlement with Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — The former Downtown Norfolk nightclub Scotty Quixx has reached a settlement agreement with the City of Norfolk and city council. The settlement was reached on Jan. 4, 2024, awarding the business $200,000 to recover damages after the city revoked its conditional use permit (CUP). In Sept. 2022, Norfolk revoked Scotty Quixx’s permit before voting 5-2 to shut them down.
Norfolk residents eager for flood preparedness funds in newly-passed Virginia state budget
NORFOLK, Va. — The City of Norfolk is getting a boost from the state government to fight flooding. On Monday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a two-year state budget that includes funds for flood preparedness. This is good news for several residents in the Llewellyn neighborhood. “The damage to...
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