Norfolk, Virginia is a city of more than 234,403 residents and more than 100 diverse neighborhoods.

It is the cultural, educational, business and medical center of Hampton Roads, hosts the world's largest naval base, the region's international airport and is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast of the United States.

The city is undergoing a successful renewal, including new office, retail, entertainment and hotel construction downtown, new residential development along the rivers and bay front, and revitalization projects in many of its neighborhoods.  Norfolk has added thousands of new residents to its downtown – turning it into a vibrant, lively place to live, visit or work.  A light rail route through the heart of downtown is scheduled to open in late 2010.

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• 25th Annual Grand Illumination Parade.  November 21st at 7:00 P.M.  The illumination signals the start of the parade, filled with festive lighted floats, marching bands, giant helium balloons, horses, dancers, and of course ‘Ole Saint Nick’ himself.

Stimulus Package

• HRT Updates
• Norfolk Perspectives: an inside look at The Tide.
• Instead of rushing home, why not stay and play Downtown? See This Week's Hard Hat Happening

• Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response Home Page
• What is Norfolk Alert? Norfolk Alert - Sign up for City alerts via e-mail or phone/cell phone
• Residents with special needs are invited to provide information to emergency response agencies so those agencies can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency. To fill out the Special Needs Registry click here.
• Information on the seasonal flu and H1N1

• Have a question? Just ask.
• Norfolk Info – a short video on how to use it.

• Pay your Personal Property taxes here.
• Pay your Real Estate taxes here.

To Pay by phone please call 888-255-0167

• Now you can pay your parking tickets online.   
• How Norfolk's parking System Works for You

The Norfolk Police working in partnership with the Norfolk Crime Line have created a website, accessible to the public that will contain information on persons wanted in the City of Norfolk. The information provided will include the name, descriptors, charge information, and when available a picture of the wanted individual.  Wanted Person Website, Click Here

The Police Department is pleased to present CrimeView Community.  This program is intended to provide our residents, visitors and business community with the most current available crime data throughout our City.

The Retired Employees Association provides a mechanism for retirees to join together as one voice to further common goals and objectives and to enhance the quality of life for its members and their families.

Becoming a member is a great way to stay in touch with former work associates.

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The City of Norfolk has activated a subscription service MAIL LIST as a way to make information available to citizens conveniently through an e-mail format. Click here to subscribe to the MAIL LIST.