RSS Feed Creator Pro 21 Apr 2011 15:13:15 GMT City of Norfolk highlights http://www.norfolk.gov en In the past two weeks, the Bureau of Cemeteries hosted four special events, two tours of trees and a Mother’s Day Commemoration at Forest Lawn Cemetery, and a Navy Volunteer Workday at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 16 May 2012 20:29:27 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 3618DF61-FF63-4F89-A28A-4EFB0E9C736A Nauticus hosted a very special guest, Theodore Tugboat, on May 12 & 13 in partnership with Norfolk Sister Cities and sponsored by SimIS. 16 May 2012 20:28:58 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 569B0EF0-98B4-483C-A29A-E4E33EE38A59 The Norfolk Zoo was filled with celebration on May 5th as the Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Spaces (RPOS) hosted the 10th Annual Day for People with disABILITIES. 12 May 2012 00:40:08 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov EE564CAA-48F3-42CB-AE24-9FBA43A5F6EE The Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center is in the process of getting a much needed makeover to better showcase its many animals still waiting for homes of their own. 11 May 2012 19:50:55 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov FA21726E-BF0C-4725-926C-AD92BA8A2109 Over 300 bicyclists pedaled through Downtown, Ghent and Park Place during the 2nd Annual Norfolk Bike Festival, the kick-off to Norfolk’s Bike Month celebration. 10 May 2012 22:15:50 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov C74AD4D5-5F0E-4F4E-A142-0171A9E2A1D1 A project designed to replace the concrete culvert in Mason Creek has been completed on schedule. 7 May 2012 22:05:26 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F349B397-5664-4914-BF9B-287F84E7BD99 City work crews repaired a total of 1,743 potholes in April. 7 May 2012 22:04:18 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 90FDFE6C-A64D-4D9C-B6CE-0FB60E7CC566 The Neighbors Building Neighborhoods initiative has received much attention and interest statewide through the Virginia Municipal League Virginia Town and City Magazine. 7 May 2012 22:03:49 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 0E268B1B-AD9E-41BF-81B9-9C4B93CA6BFB If you’ve traveled down Granby Street lately, you may have noticed a bit more color on the sidewalks. 7 May 2012 22:03:29 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov BCCCFC5E-E0DC-4DE5-926A-AB3457275983 The City of Norfolk and Norfolk Public Schools recently joined forces to approve a Joint School Use Agreement. 3 May 2012 18:11:12 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 886B9204-5BDC-427F-AEF2-A2435838BCC8 The Great American Cleanup is a national event hosted annually by Keep America Beautiful, an organization dedicated to litter prevention and environmental stewardship. 2 May 2012 21:24:01 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov DAB1AC70-1A6B-46D8-BC04-AC55D0BA3F3D The Green Reader Program, now in its 11th year, is a program of Keep Norfolk Beautiful in partnership with the Norfolk Public Library. 2 May 2012 00:29:11 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 43C56136-04E2-440D-B3EC-845FE5139551 The second annual Lafayette RiverFest, which attracted more than 2,000 attendees, took place on April 28 on the banks of the beautiful Lafayette River in the Colonial Place neighborhood. 2 May 2012 00:28:48 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 723D766B-59CB-458E-8711-5BD89FED9C3A Norfolk‘s employees celebrated Earth Day 2012 by keeping unused cell phones out of landfills and helping troops stationed overseas phone home. 2 May 2012 00:28:18 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov ECE64752-013C-4851-B477-AC0CF1B42842 The Recreation, Parks & Open Space Bureau of Cemeteries held its first of many volunteer workdays at Cedar Grove Cemetery on Saturday, April 21st. 27 Apr 2012 19:37:47 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F5664DD8-3948-45AD-B029-F43DCCDF6919 The Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space provided a much need facelift to the Raleigh Avenue Playground recently. 27 Apr 2012 15:16:26 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8BC97258-A984-48E5-813D-F08626F05C61 The project to install a new culvert on Harrell Avenue in Ballentine Place has been completed. 24 Apr 2012 17:50:56 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F81459F6-57DB-422C-9374-AFA7980A8E41 Chrysler Hall ranked #17 in worldwide theatre venue ticket sales between January 1, 2012 and March 31, 2012, according to Pollstar magazine, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry and supplying in-depth information to every professional concert promoter, booking agent, and other entities involved in the live entertainment business. 20 Apr 2012 18:23:17 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F047E678-5BA1-4B7D-B196-235CA74BBABE Norfolk’s Department of Utilities is continually replacing aging water and sanitary sewer systems throughout the City. 19 Apr 2012 14:41:43 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D2076304-1127-4F8D-B562-93CE097F0096 The Department of Utilities takes environmental protection seriously, especially when pre-treating the water left over in the production process. 19 Apr 2012 14:41:14 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 68735B14-EF61-4F89-BC19-C1C47A9DF49C The RPOS Paul Street Gallery and Therapeutic Recreation Center are working together to showcase and celebrate creativity in the community through the 7th Annual MIRACLES IN ART exhibit. 13 Apr 2012 20:02:35 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov AB38630C-FE24-428C-AAD9-9ED40DD32363 Work has begun on a road improvement project designed to relieve congestion and improve pedestrian movements along Wesleyan Drive. 10 Apr 2012 21:21:02 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 58B2C688-360E-4536-96F5-4239088166A7 The Department of Public Works and the Eastern Virginia Medical Center partnered to transform an old asphalt parking lot into a green oasis, tucked into the heart of the medical campus. 10 Apr 2012 21:20:34 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 534FE0E7-3C31-487F-BA2C-91A72CF02788 The Recreation, Parks & Open Space softball team took home the trophy at the Norfolk Relay for Life softball tournament on March 31 at Northside Park, hosted by the Norfolk Sheriff’s Department. 9 Apr 2012 16:25:35 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 3DA08B0F-8EE7-4FF5-8912-EB68EF84AE44 Norfolk High School students learned first hand what it takes to manage a city during Norfolk’s 1st Annual Youth in Government Day on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, hosted by the Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space’s Bureau of Youth Services in collaboration with the City Manager’s Office. 9 Apr 2012 16:24:57 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 7063E62A-8AB7-4A4E-892F-76AAAF681053 Nauticus members had a very special egg hunt experience aboard the Battleship Wisconsin on April 7. 9 Apr 2012 16:24:31 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 569DE63B-6A86-4D2E-9710-592203420205 SevenVenues had the privilege of hosting three incredibly successful events over the weekend of March 23rd, 2012. 5 Apr 2012 16:20:58 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov E3689460-7EE8-487C-A85D-636AF24BDE9F Congratulations are extended to RPOS Facilities Manager Brittany Bailey, who was honored by Norfolk State University with the WoMen’s Economic Development Center’s Sistas in Step Phenomenal Woman Award. 5 Apr 2012 14:25:17 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 4DA6EEB3-CE92-4E9C-9309-BB3D4EE77AE0 With the Norfolk Zoological Park as a back drop, approximately 50 Civic League representatives from across the city came together last Saturday morning to “consult, communicate and connect”. . . with one another and with Department of Communications staff as part of the Neighbors Building Neighborhoods initiative. 1 Apr 2012 15:53:07 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov DB91D052-9BC4-40A2-B347-DFCB3A323EBF There was great celebration, praise, and song on March 24 as the new Calvary Cemetery office building was dedicated to “the men and women who have served Calvary Cemetery, those who rest within it, their families, and the glory of God”. 28 Mar 2012 19:16:03 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 122FFB0B-6D0A-4473-96F7-FD6E83A775AB Public and Private utilities are investing millions of dollars to replace and improve infrastructure systems in our City. 23 Mar 2012 20:21:02 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 765B1F5A-9F62-4C07-A52D-FCFCB1CF4C3A The Norfolk City Jail today received a 100 percent rating from the Department of Corrections following an unannounced, annual two day Life, Health and Safety Inspection. 22 Mar 2012 14:47:26 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 945348B9-0AC0-4D4E-B04A-093DDD108079 Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to coordinate regional efforts aimed at increasing jobs for lower income persons and public housing residents on HUD-funded projects in Hampton Roads. 21 Mar 2012 20:11:58 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8F2BE009-2882-4372-B391-BBF16E25205A Though the name is reminiscent of a daytime soap opera, Matters of the Heart is anything but drama. 16 Mar 2012 19:55:27 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 95327DD9-28A8-48DB-81B5-370EA7E554FD The Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space’s (RPOS) Ingleside Recreation Center recently hosted their first ever Community Parent Fair, which proved to be a smashing success. 1 Mar 2012 19:13:41 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A1E91349-974E-47CD-91A0-B308CA4588CA Investigator Karen Barnes of the Norfolk Fire Marshal’s Office received the 2011 Governor’s Award of Excellence in Virginia Fire Prevention. 1 Mar 2012 19:13:37 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 6A29C763-D93C-40F9-A868-52F31DA2B456 The Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center (NACC) recently received a generous donation from Sean Verma, a NACC patron who wanted to give back and generated a great deal of social media support in doing so. 1 Mar 2012 00:56:47 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 39A71BDD-71A7-4B1D-ADB7-D1A19D7C6695 This month, Willard Model Elementary School was awarded a $1,000 prize as the Virginia winner in a nationwide “Recycle-Bowl” competition. 27 Feb 2012 17:23:21 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 7ECCF5DF-8DBE-42B9-B783-BCA5BF43FF4F Thomas King, a Department of Utilities Construction Inspector, is known among Park Place residents as being caring, diligent and responsive. 27 Feb 2012 17:22:59 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov BFCB41AA-C566-4E0B-A644-058F5F53EC67 After more than 2 years of planning, research, evaluation, procurement, installation and testing, the Norfolk 911 Center went live with its new phone system on February 22. 24 Feb 2012 19:30:25 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8B633D16-9909-47D9-98C7-2807EB3E5F4B In Norfolk, some schools do not have sustained, effective partnerships with business and community organizations. Research has shown that successful school districts have solid community assistance such as volunteer tutoring programs, mentorships and reading buddies. 24 Feb 2012 19:29:51 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov E25AA9DC-1283-4CE5-A195-85C8035EC78D What does your child do after school? If they are a student at Lafayette-Winona, Lake Taylor, or Blair Middle School, the Recreation, Parks & Open Space (RPOS) After the Bell (ATB) program is the place to be. 24 Feb 2012 19:28:50 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B7F646DB-B6FE-4651-B696-8FF88F94F4B8 The Norfolk Police Department, Norview Community Center and Norview High School Chess Club recently launched the Norview Navigators Chess Club, a new initiative to teach youth the game of chess while building positive mentor relationships between youth and adults. 24 Feb 2012 16:11:01 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 5C16490D-EF1B-4AFD-B9B0-C6958A91E8B0 The City of Norfolk is actively creating a flood prevention plan and is researching and sharing methods to reduce, mitigate and adapt to flooding in our region. 23 Feb 2012 13:08:16 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 761533BB-ECD3-43C7-BBB8-7597CB2CE818 Over the past 24 months, crews from the City’s Division of Surveys have systematically re-measured the elevation of key benchmarks throughout Norfolk. 16 Feb 2012 18:52:22 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov E4277ACF-4679-435F-A56B-371EA433E99A For the past several years, the Department of Public Works has invested Capital Improvement Funds to improve infrastructure within the Fairmount Park neighborhood. 16 Feb 2012 18:51:53 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 751CB2B0-E026-47F9-8ADB-FF39EEE217DF On February 2, the Department of Communications and Bureau of Community Enrichment gathered 120 city staff from various departments to examine new and better ways to “connect, communicate and consult” both internally and with the community. 9 Feb 2012 21:38:45 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 9DB03F98-4C96-4EE3-9568-F6B70049921E Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) recently accepted a $10,000 award from Liberty Mutual Insurance. 9 Feb 2012 21:38:18 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 1C06111C-60B3-48AA-9106-5EDCB40481E9 In an overwhelming show of solidarity and support for Norfolk's public schools (NPS), approximately 170 community members and school division staff members devoted an entire day on February 7, to reviewing progress on NPS' three Achievable Results. 9 Feb 2012 21:37:46 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 6F995BBC-DA86-4654-BCC4-9F773F65670E The Office of Budget and Grants Management, similar to other departments, is revising employee training in support of the organization’s goal of being a well managed government. 8 Feb 2012 20:10:35 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A50E1F15-B628-49C5-A33D-5423112F2B9C The City of Norfolk’s official YouTube channel has surpassed 900,000 video views. 8 Feb 2012 20:10:02 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 4A7B93DB-5F91-4287-8ED4-4584F5A5ADBE Last week the city was able to have contractors take advantage of the warm, dry weather to stripe lines on city roads. 7 Feb 2012 20:36:58 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 293C9B5C-5BC4-40F6-A38C-1772DCA4E0BE In response to a customer’s service call, Curtis Houpe, an Equipment Operator III with a Department of Utilities Wastewater crew, carefully maneuvers his excavator bucket to dig six feet into the street and expose a failing sanitary sewer pipe. 6 Feb 2012 20:38:08 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 0CA943C5-A392-4899-9751-FDA9936188FA Nearly 200 Girl Scouts had a one-of-a-kind sleepover experience at Nauticus on February 4. 6 Feb 2012 20:37:34 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A7E15B06-3CDC-4D5A-8431-2548D7B3D461 Last week at its annual luncheon, the Elizabeth River Project (ERP) recognized several entities within the City of Norfolk for their participation and contribution to the River Star Program. 3 Feb 2012 21:32:56 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B197B84A-1E6E-46BF-AF36-A6AA18957F02 On February 1, sailors from the USS Harry S. Truman conducted a City-wide Community Service Day. The Norfolk Public Library received about 125 service members who volunteered in small groups at twelve library locations throughout the city. 3 Feb 2012 20:51:31 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 224EFA61-0D39-4442-B70E-5A7930C7A975 Crossing the intersection at Colley Avenue and Olney Road just got easier…and safer. 2 Jan 2012 00:22:56 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D68FDDE7-FB17-42A3-AE75-1D3991E9964F Members of Norfolk Police and Norfolk Fire Rescue faced off against each other in a hockey match for charity. 30 Jan 2012 19:47:34 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 3EE001F7-CB8F-4038-AD92-5829ED23E63C When First Lady Michelle Obama and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new nutritional standards for school breakfasts and lunches earlier this week, Norfolk Public Schools were ahead of the curve. 27 Jan 2012 16:45:19 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 04A5BC44-2F98-44A5-9083-3A72CEE9CE0F Mayor Paul Fraim recently recognized the Green Team in Mrs. Spencer’s fifth grade class at W. H. Taylor Elementary School for their commitment to the environment. 27 Jan 2012 15:26:49 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 9E482D4C-A0DC-4BB3-A2A7-7E948CCC8338 Team Norfolk Boxing started the New Year off with three championship titles. Eight Team Norfolk boxers traveled to the Regional Boxing Championships in Wilmington, NC during the first week of January. 25 Jan 2012 19:44:52 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 78046F4E-53D8-4816-9652-3248A6661DE2 Visitors of Norfolk’s Calvary Cemetery now have a new cemetery office to come to when visiting loved ones or making preparations for an interment of a loved one. 24 Jan 2012 22:06:29 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 21BDBBDD-3742-46FE-912A-FAC4FC32FC0D The City of Norfolk broke ground for its Consolidated Courts Complex late last week. 19 Jan 2012 19:57:20 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 0D9B2605-9C2E-4C8D-9097-05C45668AEB3 A new document library containing copies of Norfolk area plans and studies is now available online. 19 Jan 2012 19:57:03 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov AECFDB0D-A55E-45ED-9555-0512EB8FF2C2 Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) has launched the NPS Attendance Meter to monitor the attendance rates at individual schools and the school system as a whole. 19 Jan 2012 19:55:53 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 1432FD8B-732B-4BD9-B384-462AE2C59FB4 The Virginia Zoo achieved record attendance in 2011, receiving more than a half-million visitors during the year. 19 Jan 2012 19:55:18 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov BB1DDC4C-FB61-4B37-8540-C20C67C087C0 Energy managers from local governments throughout Hampton Roads met in Norfolk on January 19 for the first meeting of the Hampton Roads Regional Energy Managers. 19 Jan 2012 19:54:52 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A05EB0F6-B710-4DF9-A829-AC342E76703D The Department Recreation, Parks & Open Space’s After the Bell (ATB) program held an essay contest for ATB participants at Lafayette-Winona and Blair Middle Schools. 11 Jan 2012 19:40:06 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 595782C9-C45C-4AF6-A5CD-64A14142DE65 Thanks to the Project Performance Dashboard, citizens can now monitor the progress of construction projects. 10 Jan 2012 20:01:58 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 828C287B-00FE-419D-A8A1-10C1754F2B01 Throughout the months of November and December, City of Norfolk employees opened their generously donated canned and boxed food to the 2011 Norfolk City Food Drive. 10 Jan 2012 20:01:30 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B6A7B044-C6F9-4EAC-99C1-4651BCD3A93C Six Norfolk elementary schools received awards from the Virginia Board of Education. Larchmont, Mary Calcott and Ocean View elementary schools were awarded the 2012 Board of Education Excellence Awards. 6 Jan 2012 18:30:39 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A22722AD-09F6-4161-97D0-967656EEE310 For the past 30 years, the employees of Norfolk’s Division of Waste Management have adopted a local family during the holidays. 3 Jan 2012 21:51:40 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8E304B9B-19EB-4F65-99AC-766D88028478 Norfolk’s 37th Street Water Treatment Plant is undergoing an $8.5 Million renovation to improve and upgrade the 90 year old facility that provides treated water for the western portion of the City and Norfolk Naval Station. 30 Dec 2011 20:04:11 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 83326E64-8D0E-40F0-9EF5-5DD8062DD4DF Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Asha Pandya was named the 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award from the Virginia Gang Investigators Association (VGIA). 30 Dec 2011 20:03:40 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 817BDC6A-986B-4E1E-B90D-DD559B070269 Visitors to Nauticus had a “Marvel-ous” time meeting Spiderman and Captain America from December 26 - 28. The SuperHeroes interacted with guests throughout the museum, gave out signed cards and took many pictures with fans, some of whom came back more than once! 29 Dec 2011 21:52:24 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8756EA3C-40AA-4E64-813F-746D50FA7609 Governor Bob McDonnell has recognized Denise Biron, Psy.D, NDHS Program Supervisor, for her leadership in continuing the success of Virginia’s Prisoner Reentry Program at the local level, for her innovation as convener of one of Virginia’s six original Prisoner Reentry Councils, and her commitment to strengthening families and the Norfolk Community by effectively delivering crucial reentry services. 22 Dec 2011 20:13:59 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B3AFC80B-7333-44FC-956F-ECE9A17D54B5 Norfolk Public Library’s Little Creek Branch has wrapped up their 3rd annual toy collection drive just in time for the holidays. 22 Dec 2011 20:13:37 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 21FCAACE-409E-41D9-AB67-060215D6FDE6 Citizen volunteers and staff from several city departments, including the City Attorney’s Office, the Department of Recreation Parks and Open Space, the City Manager’s Office and the Department of Planning combined resources for a new Shoreline Buffer workshop. 22 Dec 2011 14:06:04 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 64DDAF19-2EFB-4EC2-9EFA-6343A36A48AB The Departments of Public Works and Emergency Operations co-chaired a multi-departmental meeting to review the City’s snow and ice removal plan and to clarify roles and responsibilities. 22 Dec 2011 14:05:36 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 7FE98E54-2057-40B0-8D72-85163DC1F092 The Department of Planning and Community Development has been unanimously accepted into the River Star program at the One-star Commitment Level by the Elizabeth River Project’s River Restoration Advisory Committee. 20 Dec 2011 19:28:26 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 2505B898-B668-47BD-BB27-4AE7A16D5DB7 Norfolk Police Department officers, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office, and Old Dominion University Police officers brought some holiday cheer to children in need over the past weekend. 20 Dec 2011 16:15:12 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D5CD7798-93B9-411B-9139-5B00F5F52B4E Former Norfolk Police Officer turned NCIS agent Maureen “Mo” Evans visited the set of the CBS drama “NCIS” over a year ago and offered actor Mark Harmon her old Norfolk Police Department shirt to wear on the show. 15 Dec 2011 13:54:19 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 46A21597-1BD5-442F-884A-2D59F4FC9A8B Coach Gloria Peek of the Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space’s Team Norfolk Boxing Club will be featured in an upcoming HLN television special highlighting “Breakthrough Women.” 15 Dec 2011 13:53:52 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 3519B692-F428-4D28-B4DC-AFAA72597B92 When Carolyn Tanner, Human Resources Generalist for the City’s Human Resources Department, came to her co-workers with an idea to brighten children’s holidays at the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, the Human Resources team whole-heartedly pitched in for the cause. 13 Dec 2011 22:15:01 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8EB66F89-32B0-46F0-BAF4-18C509B1A179 A well-maintained fire hydrant is vital to make sure that firefighters and Utilities customers have a plentiful supply of water when it’s needed. 13 Dec 2011 22:14:34 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A6178E66-23CB-4309-81C9-B544792F5A66 The latest class of graduates of the Sheriff’s Department’s training academy in November included one very special graduate. Deputy Walter Provance became the oldest person to graduate from the academy at the age of 66. 9 Dec 2011 17:58:04 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 52311B1B-5D35-4903-82B7-3C8853A9B97F The Department of Public Works is giving a portion of West Ocean View Avenue a much-needed makeover. 8 Dec 2011 22:22:11 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov C42C722B-D511-4CA6-B091-903403035951 Facility Maintenance has announced the completion of the much-needed and overdue renovation on the Facility Maintenance Storage building. 6 Dec 2011 21:20:56 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov EC592082-A96C-4562-B466-801AD6415281 Kevin R. Du Bois, an Environmental Engineer in the Department of Planning, has been elected as the 2011-2012 President of the Virginia Association of Wetland Professionals (VAWP). 6 Dec 2011 21:20:40 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 2220B4D7-4C09-47EA-AF12-05291AF597CA On November 30, the Norfolk Police Youth Academy graduated a class of more than 30 students from St. Helena. 5 Dec 2011 20:49:09 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D00F0BCD-A361-45CF-93AC-5EE355C85A7F The City of Norfolk, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation, recently completed a project to improve the Princess Anne Road/Sewells Point Road intersection. 5 Dec 2011 19:18:53 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov ED51F5D2-7797-4BFA-829A-0957B85CBD63 62 employees of the Waste Management Division were presented with safe driver awards this week. 5 Dec 2011 19:18:24 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 4A01B045-86FA-4301-A755-E56A3DE2DEE0 The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will honor VisitNorfolk with a Bronze Adrian Award for public relations excellence for its winning entry in the 55th annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition globally. 5 Dec 2011 19:17:47 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 72C73A79-E4B1-405D-9150-24DCA9521C42 On November 21, the Department of Planning and Community Development wrapped up its sixth community meeting to gather input from residents for PlaNorfolk 2030, an update to the City’s General Plan. 5 Dec 2011 16:21:04 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 2EA50EE6-5919-4E51-884A-8672ED22D4E6 The Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space (RPOS) broke ground on a new 8,400 square foot gym in the Ingleside community on Wednesday, November 30th. 2 Dec 2011 19:23:22 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8A5E675F-82B6-4BCF-B80F-AE8524DFBA76 Flooding is an issue that affects many residents and businesses in our City. This week, City staff held a focus group designed to gather input from residents and other stakeholders about how to approach our flooding issues. 2 Dec 2011 19:22:57 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F584008E-501F-4D46-BEA3-EEFE518E15F2 Norfolk Public Library (NPL) commemorated American Indian Heritage Month by offering different cultural learning activities throughout the month of November. 30 Nov 2011 20:32:07 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 7F969DF6-4988-436E-9537-715D141DAF8E From November 9th through the 21st, the Selden Arcade hosted the 15th Annual Hampton Roads “Canstruction," a design/build competition to benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia that resulted in a donation of 34,987 pounds of food. 30 Nov 2011 20:31:28 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8A659CA0-6E83-4CB9-BA1B-67019B7D5EB7 On November 19th, the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center (NACC) hosted a “KennelBuster” adoption promotion based on the “Black Friday” retail holiday weekend. 30 Nov 2011 20:30:55 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 3C1371C6-A4EB-442E-851A-D6EBF0C5A72C On November 30, Norfolk installs its first "sharrow" on Church Street at Goff St. The sharrow serves as a reminder to cyclists and drivers to share the road once a bike lane ends. 30 Nov 2011 20:30:06 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 1A000067-6EF1-44B2-9A41-C26A490A56A3 Norfolk has seen a 17% growth in small business creation from 12,061 businesses in 2008 to 14,155 businesses in 2010 based upon data recently released by the Commissioner of Revenue on Business License activity for the fiscal years. 30 Nov 2011 20:29:27 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 470443DF-073F-424C-9545-443EE369DF5A Water is an integral component of Norfolk’s geography; in fact, every resident in Norfolk lives within a quarter of a mile of a natural waterway. 22 Nov 2011 20:56:37 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 41AAC895-FD5F-4DE1-A281-E38BD337A030 More than 70 children participated in the Bureau of Cultural Affairs’ “Make it and Take it” workshop at the Selden Arcade prior to the Grand Illumination Parade. 21 Nov 2011 22:24:32 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 48A2D3C2-42D5-4BEF-A033-634B3DCCE33C The Inaugural Freedom Half Marathon took place Veteran’s Day weekend in Norfolk with more than 1,200 race participants. 21 Nov 2011 16:49:48 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 099BCDE6-B3EA-4827-BE05-64AF7AF52580 The City of Norfolk hosted the 36th Annual South Hampton Roads Leadership Prayer Breakfast earlier this month at the Scope arena. 21 Nov 2011 16:49:10 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 51B48083-D246-462F-BF79-706664F095B5 The Norview Community Center hosted the Healthy Relationships Seminar for teens aged 13 to 17 years old on November 16. 18 Nov 2011 19:43:19 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov BFA19A3F-530D-4F81-9A1A-092DFAFFAC31 On November 16, nearly 50 residents, local property and business owners, City of Norfolk staff, and Old Dominion University students and staff attended a follow-up Community Conversation at the Lambert’s Point Community Center. 18 Nov 2011 19:42:51 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 015FE70F-5353-4C93-9E00-04387AED7CD7 As a proud sponsor of the First Annual Norfolk Freedom Half-Marathon, the Norfolk Department of Utilities provided clean and refreshing tap water to nearly 2,000 runners and volunteers. 18 Nov 2011 19:42:24 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 0A82D6D6-C311-46A8-AC92-5BAC037144C0 On November 5, the City of Norfolk’s Bureau of Cultural Affairs welcomed the public to view its newest art exhibit featuring the works of Leigh Anne Chambers and Marjorie Durko Puryear. 17 Nov 2011 19:58:17 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 56F3A5B0-D8EA-4419-BDDF-28E930ED396E Norfolk Fire - Rescue (NFR) has been selected to receive the $10,000 Fire Safety Pledge Award. NFR participated in a contest sponsored by Liberty Mutual in which citizens were asked to take a fire safety quiz in October in observance of Fire Safety and Prevention Month. 16 Nov 2011 17:41:51 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8C8281BE-4A41-4EAB-864B-554971F0B3AF More than 170 volunteers gathered at City Hall on November 12 to build a new park and plant new landscaping downtown as part of the City of Norfolk/CSX/City Year Day of Service. 16 Nov 2011 17:41:22 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 38CC01E8-8EDA-4A4E-8650-FD9C0A11E1EA The Department of Public Works is now offering a document shredding service free to Norfolk residents. 16 Nov 2011 17:38:39 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 414464BC-3405-4097-AF9F-E75BB506FBD2 In 2009, Norfolk Public Libraries (NPL) created the Community Help Card to link people directly with community resources by listing the contact information for referral services, City of Norfolk organizations, and crisis hotlines 16 Nov 2011 17:37:01 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D8B4F378-BCE5-426D-8BC7-434858055526 Lafayette Dog Park, located just off Lafayette Boulevard along Orleans Circle, is one of 13 off-leash dog parks in Norfolk. 15 Nov 2011 20:46:59 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov E1333A8B-5037-4B45-AD40-19C231E4C2DB The Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space recently installed a new $84,000 playground at the East Ocean View Community Center. 15 Nov 2011 19:28:50 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 28FFAB2E-285E-4F2F-9F51-8BBB59AB254F Despite Norfolk’s Central Energy Plant undergoing major construction, plant operators were still able to meet their goals for voluntary Demand Response this summer which earned the City of Norfolk thousands of dollars. 14 Nov 2011 19:53:16 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 54BB654A-1A7B-478A-BF51-6E6CDC76F8CC More than 200 residents attended the Norview Community Center’s Health and Fitness Day on November 3. The event provided patrons ages 19-80 with health and fitness resources from various City and private organizations. 14 Nov 2011 19:52:39 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 43B9634C-59B6-4421-8D0E-831BC1EE5B46 In continuation of efforts to engage citizens through community conversation, Councilman Smigiel hosted a town hall meeting on November 3rd at Tarrallton Elementary School. 10 Nov 2011 21:52:14 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B10D61A3-DC5E-4965-BFDB-8041D61F2EF5 With a volunteer program consisting of more than 175 dedicated volunteers, Norfolk Public Library (NPL) has been recognized for their successful program that is based on volunteer feedback and continuous improvements. 10 Nov 2011 21:17:30 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D8BF7F3C-EAC7-4A40-99C2-86770B924053 The Office of Budget and Grants Management received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Award of Distinguished Budget Presentation for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and the Department of Finance has received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2010. 10 Nov 2011 21:16:53 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B8D7CF3D-8189-4081-B284-DCE2FB9B9B80 President of the Hearing Loss Association of Virginia Beach, Don Doherty expressed gratitude for the accommodations made by Chrysler Hall to make Beauty and the Beast accessible to the hearing impaired community. 10 Nov 2011 21:16:24 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 701C6904-7423-4B1B-BED1-1A972B767775 The Department of Human Services held their 6th Annual Adoption Celebration on November 7 at the Norfolk Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. 9 Nov 2011 19:18:49 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 364B0B0D-4BA2-48A1-B1CF-586F95C8CD51 Facility Maintenance has selected Robert Buckhalter as Employee of the Quarter for his hard work, expertise, and initiative. 9 Nov 2011 19:18:22 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F3D599A6-0CAD-4EE7-9A47-A6A09DA24012 The Norfolk Police Department was honored as the winner of the Norfolk Education Foundation’s Collaboration Award. 9 Nov 2011 19:17:47 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B6E0E5F9-9156-4DC0-967F-D982E472C12E On Saturday, November 5, Nauticus’ Junior Scientists Club took part in some exciting new educational programming. 7 Nov 2011 15:49:03 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 73650232-B276-4239-86D7-70CC8BC38BE0 Residents of all ages made a spooktacular splash at the RPOS Dive-In movie on October 28. 4 Nov 2011 19:51:45 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 65AD8A8B-7CC6-4E4B-B65C-6B60808D9717 On Sunday, October 30th, the Virginia Zoo held their annual Halloween event, Zoo Boo. 3 Nov 2011 21:41:24 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 28297422-2523-459F-9E38-D0D773A8B94C More than 200 guests attended the 19th Annual Crime Prevention Awards Ceremony last month. 3 Nov 2011 21:40:39 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 6A346C36-509D-4B81-9CE8-2BCBA84331B9 Recreation, Parks & Open Space (RPOS) employee, Ellen Harvey, was honored by Old Dominion University (ODU) at their Founder’s Day celebration on October 14th. 3 Nov 2011 21:40:11 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 045C042B-6F3A-445B-A97D-40226C22540A The Bureau of Youth Services has partnered with Old Dominion University and Norfolk Public Schools to operate the “After the Bell” program at Lafayette-Winona Middle School. 2 Nov 2011 22:03:26 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D9EA4DED-F754-443E-8F55-1E0AA3E4FA4E Norfolk community activists were recognized at the Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference, winning The Advocate of the Year and Neighborhood Project of the Year Awards. 2 Nov 2011 21:37:39 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F22D968F-094F-4E3D-8576-ABB1E2A31732 From October 15-30th, the City of Norfolk’s Public Art Program presented REDRAIL, a multi-week pop-up art event in which visual and performance artists created or performed RED-themed works in support of the Virginia Stage Company’s Paint the Town RED campaign. 2 Nov 2011 18:50:19 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 46CABC6C-D1C6-48F5-90CD-3FEE9301AC0B The City’s Division of Facility Maintenance has built new public basketball courts adjacent to the Mary Calcott Recreation Center. 2 Nov 2011 18:49:54 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 7489483C-65F7-4EFA-9997-C3CF0BB5FE9E Lafayette Park welcomes thousands of visitors each year and many of them are of the four-legged variety. 1 Nov 2011 19:58:05 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 0B571490-3D3D-4875-923A-E31768490C56 The Salvation Army and the City of Norfolk celebrated the groundbreaking of the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. 1 Oct 2011 19:57:42 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov E81F3DB0-7AB7-4DF7-834C-7CDB7CCF0537 On Saturday, October 22nd, the Virginia Zoo partnered with the Virginia Stage Company to host a fun-filled and educational event based on Aesop’s Fables. 31 Oct 2011 20:24:19 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 67BB2DC3-F794-48F0-A78F-2223618E404B SevenVenues, the Entertainment Bureau for the City of Norfolk under the Department of Cultural Facilities, Arts & Entertainment has been selected as a 2011 Telly Award Winner out of nearly 11,000 entries. 31 Oct 2011 20:23:54 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 80A849CE-51D1-4DC4-86A6-EEC91C648024 Residents make small home improvements and make a BIG difference! Presented each fall and spring, Eco D.I.Y. is a series of three classes from Keep Norfolk Beautiful that offer simple, environmentally friendly solutions that residents can implement themselves at home. 31 Oct 2011 20:23:31 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 030ABE1C-6241-4EE2-BC10-7D2593F51139 The City of Norfolk, Virginia had a unique idea to revamp the way it governed. Rather than rely on a few officials at the top to dictate policy, Norfolk opened up the governing process to its citizens. 28 Oct 2011 19:28:39 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 3E08E0DE-5878-48A0-9338-AF1CD28F31B5 Officer Daniel Hudson was a featured safety expert on the Hampton Roads Show this week, offering tips for safe trick-or-treating. 28 Oct 2011 17:14:22 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D4DCCA43-2997-42F6-9BF1-AADD7CB3FA27 In celebration of International Artists’ Day and Picasso’s birthday, Norfolk’s Department of Cultural Affairs hosted a live model drawing session at the Selden Arcade. 28 Oct 2011 17:13:41 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 55782111-4D42-438B-A54E-546A4A56ADD1 On Friday evening, October 20, Nauticus kicked off its brand new haunted ship adventure aboard the Wisconsin. “BB64: Paranormal Investigations” has gotten nothing but rave reviews from both participants and volunteers. 28 Oct 2011 17:13:18 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov CB712D99-378C-4B3C-8069-0289F258C2E9 The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk has introduced their newest additions this fall, two of which are the first of their kind to be exhibited on the premises. 28 Oct 2011 17:12:45 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 859E2ED9-D2D5-44EE-946C-E9316089B81C It’s that time of year --- leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping and the days are getting shorter. It is now getting dark earlier and with the end of daylight saving time on November 6, the difference will be even more noticeable. 28 Oct 2011 17:12:21 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov FD0EE7B0-7002-45E8-9AC6-621BF45E5DA2 Fifty representatives gathered at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center to attend the first of a set of quarterly forums positioning Norfolk and its companies for opportunities in the Wind Energy sector. 21 Oct 2011 19:40:32 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D49A329E-5A6F-40A2-982B-A63F1385C645 The Police Department’s Community Resource Officers looked to redeem themselves in a flag football re-match against the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (NRHA) Rising Stars... 21 Oct 2011 19:39:39 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 2927CDED-9FDA-44CF-9ADC-966E64A4FFCD Eighty-nine residents participated in the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (NRHA) fifth annual Resident Forum. 21 Oct 2011 19:39:14 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov AA4166C6-1C10-45DD-BC11-8C214F5549FB Acting Chief of Police Sharon Chamberlin and Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli teamed up On October 18 to teach criminal justice students at the Norfolk Technical Center. 21 Oct 2011 19:38:23 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov FA011099-AE08-411B-9579-72A4C5513E73 Ever wondered what happens to asphalt that is removed from streets before they are resurfaced? It gets reused to save money and help the environment! 21 Oct 2011 14:29:23 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A58ED797-3D25-4D44-93CE-201FDD0DBA7E Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space broke ground on their new Southside Aquatic Center on October 18. Mayor Paul D. Fraim and other City officials were joined by local community members who expressed their excitement and enthusiasm for the new facility, which will be the only indoor swimming facility on the City's Southside. 19 Oct 2011 21:41:35 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B50C45FA-32EE-4219-BBFD-59A097D232B9 More than 70 residents, Norfolk State University (NSU) students and University employees, including President Tony Atwater, attended a community conversation hosted by the City of Norfolk and NSU. 19 Oct 2011 21:41:09 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov CD5EB304-8A4E-44A3-90A6-01D770C15B2C Recreation, Parks and Open Space welcomes Art Thatcher as the new Bureau Manager of Recreation and Human Development. Art joins the Norfolk team from the City of Hampton where he served as Superintendent for the Hampton Teen Center and previously as Superintendent for Hampton Parks & Recreation. 19 Oct 2011 21:40:38 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B161A4B0-F8EE-4ABD-837A-52462A7E93B6 Andrew Yancy, an employee of the Office of Budget and Grants Management, knows what it truly means to be a gentleman. Yancy is a founding member of the Virginia Gentleman Foundation, a non-profit organization that is committed to helping families with any type of disability in Hampton Roads. 19 Oct 2011 21:40:10 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov C3781CA8-4421-46ED-BDF1-4D356B9CE699 NRHA’s website has been optimized so that it can be easily accessed on smartphones. 19 Oct 2011 21:39:30 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F7AF1B94-0610-4D93-88D0-A08ABE682F70 The Department of Public Works has just received funds that will enable the Division of Transportation (DOT) to complete a five-year long project to convert the City’s incandescent traffic lights to light-emitting diode (LED) traffic lights at its 305 signalized intersections. 14 Oct 2011 15:05:50 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 95AA273F-0B2E-4162-AD1B-ADA2C78CFED5 In June, the City began a process of updating the citywide priorities, which included holding City Council discussions, community conversations and staff brainstorming sessions. The result of this effort was a list of six new priorities and priority statements, which identify a vision for each priority. 13 Oct 2011 21:13:00 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 46D5545A-9749-4EEB-85B0-CD75AB2DD1E0 One of the priorities of the City Council and the new Administration is to make Norfolk a “healthier city”. A “healthy city” will support, encourage and create opportunities for healthy behaviors, such as physical activity and good nutrition. 13 Oct 2011 21:12:35 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 90413920-9186-462B-8D31-C7F43FD9B02C One of the largest and last ever built battleships by the US Navy, the USS Wisconsin can now be seen beyond its home at Nauticus in Downtown Norfolk. The Battleship Wisconsin is featured as the title photograph on the front cover of the October issue of Marine Forum, the journal of the German Naval Officers Association. 11 Oct 2011 20:20:09 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov EE9FED0A-A764-4235-A14A-93438E5645C0 The Norfolk Public Library’s (NPL) Fine-FREE Days campaign, held from September 16 to September 30, was a huge success. 10 Oct 2011 20:29:10 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D05B9459-9FC0-4C4C-A44C-CADB72E6AA02 On Monday, October 10, Nauticus kicked off Fleet Week with the unveiling of a special 24-foot tribute wall, “A Note to Our Troops,” on the riverfront deck surrounding the Battleship Wisconsin. 10 Oct 2011 18:02:43 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 822A1DC0-EA3B-44C7-ACDB-140900D46464 It just got a little easier for students, parents and teachers to walk to St. Helena Elementary School. Under the supervision of the Department of Public Works’ Streets and Bridges Division, a contractor recently replaced a section of sidewalk and curbing on South Main Street between W. Berkley Avenue and W. Liberty Street. 10 Oct 2011 18:01:51 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 94EB8A15-FCDF-411D-8A0E-03AE57D6CCC6 City employees have been empowered to take charge of their work experience through participation in the newly formed Employee Engagement and Recognition Committees. Weekly meetings are open to all employees to encourage equal representation from each City Department and have provided an open forum to voice opinions and put ideas into action. 7 Oct 2011 21:23:32 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 401B7561-297E-4B5F-A45B-BC129BFB2456 In an effort to become a more bike-friendly city, the Elizabeth River Trail was recently expanded at a popular abandoned railroad spur near the Midtown Tunnel. This project provided unique opportunities and helped the City forge new relationships with residents of the Lambert’s Point community. 7 Oct 2011 20:44:16 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 3678FABA-5EE5-4080-AF02-966BD3AE655F On October 7, Nauticus gained a welcome addition to its treasure trove with the arrival of battleship ammo from the USS New Jersey. 7 Oct 2011 19:33:56 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov ACAACB96-49D8-4C97-B8DA-EA599A094CBC Residents and visitors are riding The Tide, helping Norfolk’s light rail start-up line exceed ridership expectations in the first month of operation. 7 Oct 2011 16:55:16 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 76530E98-3E78-4177-BF47-59EF8F71AEAD Two of the MacArthur Memorial’s buildings- the former theater and gift shop- were demolished on Tuesday, October 4th to make room for improvements to the Memorial. 5 Oct 2011 17:55:32 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov DA974D35-3F64-4F07-BAFB-102CFED6B94A Public Works’ Division of Streets and Bridges recently improved the sidewalks near the Tide Light Rail Military station. 4 Oct 2011 20:44:09 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 16EDF703-EF95-41B1-BA0D-5871BE219B5A The City of Norfolk Tree Commission partnered with Norfolk Botanical Garden Saturday October 1, 2011 to dedicate a Living Legacy Grove and celebrate Arbor Day. 4 Oct 2011 20:22:04 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 4ED84CFB-06F2-47F1-B06E-B2085D425EC7 Nauticus Pier was the site of a moving tribute on Friday, September 30 when Maersk Line, Limited celebrated the newest addition to its fleet, a U.S. flag ice-class tanker named in honor of Admiral Robert Erwin Peary, the famous North Pole explorer. 3 Oct 2011 18:41:13 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 71DA06F4-945C-46EB-A0F7-42BD2D0F9984 Youth from the Recreation, Parks & Open Space Camp Inspired summer camp reunited on September 9th at the Vivian C. Mason Arts & Technology Center. 30 Sep 2011 16:18:58 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 507A580D-FAAB-41C7-AECE-0F527901A581 This October, the Public Works’ Environmental Storm Water Division will present two educational programs designed to teach elementary school students about the water cycle and our local watershed. 30 Sep 2011 16:11:53 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 07231605-07DE-4BF0-BA54-5C6B12170B01 Vernell A. Woods Jr, Deputy Building Code Official for the City of Norfolk, has been elected as the 2011-2012 Virginia Building and Code Officials Association president. 30 Sep 2011 16:00:27 GMT http:// 4FB9CB10-7983-42EA-85D5-FE5F47A758EB Terrance Afer-Anderson, Norfolk Public Health Promotion educator, was honored on Capitol Hill recently after receiving an award by the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), during their 7th Annual African-American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit. 30 Sep 2011 15:54:34 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 233442F1-BEFE-4FC1-BF95-CE0528BA7738 Coach Gloria Peek of the Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space’s Team Norfolk Boxing Club will be featured in an upcoming CNN special with Soledad O’Brien, set to air this Sunday at 8:00 p.m. 30 Sep 2011 15:42:09 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 549CD175-D278-4D2E-A0B4-08624DB6DA18 The Recreation, Parks & Open Space (RPOS) Commission issued a proclamation to RPOS employees in appreciation of their hard work and clean up efforts post-Hurricane Irene. 30 Sep 2011 15:15:38 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 460D7B50-F308-476A-9E17-161896FF5E96 The granite steps at the Pagoda were damaged during Hurricane Irene. These steps, which lead to the Elizabeth River, shifted and were determined to be unsafe. Contractors for the Department of Public Works reset the granite slabs; the slabs were also anchored to prevent damage from future storms. Visitors are once again able to safely enjoy the Pagoda’s proximity to the scenic Elizabeth River. 30 Sep 2011 14:58:44 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D859E9FA-B830-453B-B1A6-F1817B0B2A79 Friends of Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center (NACC), in partnership with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space (RPOS), held the 3rd Annual Dogs Gone Swimming event on Sunday, September 25 at the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center. 28 Sep 2011 18:53:23 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 4C69AAAE-85FA-41CB-A744-443DDE1F5FF4 Norfolk’s Division of Transportation (DOT) staff continues looking for ways to improve the integration of the Tide while keeping motorists on City streets as safe as possible. 23 Sep 2011 16:44:46 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 38C35209-0ACB-4DFD-9D8E-1DC5E1E98404 The Lambert’s Point Community Center was recently recognized as the Virginia Recreation and Park Society’s 2010 Best New Facility for Populations of 150,000 or More. 21 Sep 2011 20:10:35 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A3B359A8-8118-4B5D-A992-AC2A719901D8 The Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space (RPOS) hosted recreation professionals and students from across the State of Virginia at the 57th Annual Virginia Recreation & Park Society¡¦s (VRPS) Annual Conference. 21 Sep 2011 20:10:01 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 951FAE2F-6FA8-4940-BC5F-BB6621925679 A team effort between Claus Ihlemann of Decorum Furniture and Public Works’ Environmental Storm Water Management Division resulted in a clean street and no flood damage during Hurricane Irene. 20 Sep 2011 20:55:51 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F2F7F43A-6692-4F80-B479-834201BEC65A Hundreds of residents and visitors joined the City of Norfolk in an all-day Healing and Remembrance Ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. 15 Sep 2011 21:30:28 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F27779CA-5782-4A96-B9F1-F071C5D4CF1C More than 120 people visited the Norfolk Police & Fire Museums on September 11th. 15 Sep 2011 21:29:52 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 7C07B42E-AAB6-41C1-9D0B-7286D1997B70 “Surrounded by care and concern,” that’s how a Norfolk resident recently described the response by a Department of Utilities wastewater crew who cleared a sanitary sewer problem following Hurricane Irene. 15 Sep 2011 20:53:03 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8B460DA6-BDEF-4B1A-A272-D56EC797D0AC Armed with pruning shears and shovels, nearly two dozen city employees dug into the spirit of the United Way Day of Caring. 13 Sep 2011 20:21:53 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 5D60C1E4-7F73-40A1-B956-A1CAC14A68F5 Hurricane Irene caused significant damage to granite pavers and large granite blocks at the Armed Forces Memorial. 13 Sep 2011 20:21:16 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov FE4078EC-4A57-4C6C-B8AF-5F063CBCC982 City staff continues to work 12-hour shifts, seven days a week to remove the large debris left behind by Hurricane Irene. 13 Sep 2011 20:20:06 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov FE0B0951-FA3C-4548-9FA2-E72B31E6BBAC After Hurricane Irene, Public Works’ street sweeping teams hit the streets. These “grime fighters” are cleaning up Irene’s debris one neighborhood at a time. 9 Sep 2011 20:17:23 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov EDA26A89-F517-48BE-B04C-F5F2F40F8DA6 On Saturday night, August 27, 2011, the Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) unit “Flood 1”, which had been put into operation specifically for high water response, was dispatched to a possible structure fire on Chela Avenue. 7 Sep 2011 21:18:27 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D1011CBF-0498-4783-AD6C-D178624331E3 City staff continues to work 12-hour shifts, seven days a week, to remove the large amount of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Irene. 7 Sep 2011 18:34:06 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov BAD2EE3E-D314-4250-A56A-325EBBD642D9 Customers visiting the Granby Municipal Building in downtown will be welcomed by new artwork created by a local artist and members of Norfolk’s Emerging Leaders Program. 7 Sep 2011 18:33:21 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 9F375BE9-D705-4A00-ACF1-9A5654965C18 Beginning 7am on Sunday, August 28th, the day following Hurricane Irene’s impact on Norfolk, Public Works employees turned out in force to clear roads, repair signs and streetlights, and remove the innumerable trees and limbs downed by winds. 7 Sep 2011 18:33:09 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 10875443-A552-4938-BA02-5901ACAC3973 The City’s Department of Development, in partnership/sponsorship with Innovate Hamptons, Port Authority of Virginia and the Virginia Offshore Coalition, have formed the Coastal Energy Cluster. 1 Sep 2011 00:05:38 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F5E43BE0-70F8-46FD-A5A0-88AE6B69ABCD On August 20, the Public Arts Commission held a dedication ceremony commemorating artwork along Norfolk’s light rail route. 22 Aug 2011 20:27:39 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 5651E48B-2FAE-47B8-BDC4-E3B541AF1429 Fairmount Park Civic League and the City’s Waste Management Division recently completed a pilot program to focus on illegal bulk and yard waste set-outs to improve cleanliness in the neighborhood. 22 Aug 2011 20:27:01 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 82B99448-C79B-47CD-96BB-7B7E9365E54F On a beautiful sunny morning, Brent Swabb, a Utilities water treatment plant mechanic II, uses an industrial Workman tricycle to get from one building to another at the Moores Bridges Water Treatment Plant. 22 Aug 2011 20:24:51 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov F6CCB656-781B-4640-837B-04BB4887F938 Stormy, Norfolk’s Storm Water Mascot, spent time riding the Tide to celebrate opening weekend for light rail. 19 Aug 2011 16:22:45 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 31851503-742B-4A09-ACBA-7CF0A9E80080 Public Works’ Environmental Storm Water Management teams have been busy this week clearing excess vegetation out of the City’s storm drains. 19 Aug 2011 14:20:10 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 18D0A09B-CC9C-47F0-85D7-B10AD4BFF105 This year’s Norfolk’s Emerging Leaders Program featuring new ground-breaking components, initiatives, and purpose. 17 Aug 2011 20:29:43 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 092D0B52-C0FF-4B8D-9D4F-2DC4F069D944 NPL has wrapped up its summer reading program (SRP), Amazing Tales @ Your Library, and boy was it fun! 16 Aug 2011 02:12:13 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8B4BC6DC-64D4-4531-8E89-F39092307B17 The Division of Transportation of the Department of Public Works recently activated the new traffic signals at the intersection of Brambleton Avenue and Yarmouth Street. 16 Aug 2011 02:11:26 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 11F477EF-28E7-4A4B-B34C-BDE5D713FAEE More than 40 residents attended the RPOS “Dive-In” movie on August 9th at the Northside Swimming Pool. 16 Aug 2011 02:10:49 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D04F1C20-096B-49C2-82C3-5C0997B16196 More than 30 teens, attended the first “Camp Inspired,” a curriculum-driven, teen leadership program offered free-of-charge, sponsored by the Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space (RPOS) in partnership with Teens with a Purpose (TWP). 16 Aug 2011 02:10:24 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 6D3B2C20-44A6-4939-BD74-B490F421E88A In response to a citizen request to improve traffic safety at the intersection of Granby Street and Tidewater Drive, staff from Public Works’ Division of Transportation created a “safe zone.” 16 Aug 2011 02:09:18 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8C39FA49-A1AF-46DF-9F0D-D854BB4D0761 Willie Merrill, Roland Long, Russell Stevens, Len Warren, Terrance Williams, Daqwan Johnson (a summer youth worker), and Devante Jones are part of the Norfolk Department of Utilities large meter crew- handling heavy lifting and skilled installation of master meters. 10 Aug 2011 21:37:19 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov EDFAC077-29E2-4BFB-A7B7-2BF9C6DAAAE8 The Dwelling Place, one of Norfolk’s partner programs providing shelter and support to homeless families, will receive a new paint job thanks to a partnership between the US Conference of Mayors, Benjamin Moore Paints and the Paint and Decorating Contractors of America. 10 Aug 2011 21:36:48 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov DF95A99D-D4A1-41B2-B40D-4DE252746928 Last week, crews from Public Works’ Streets and Bridges division worked to seal cracks on the Virginia Beach Boulevard Bridge. 9 Aug 2011 21:47:21 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov CCCCD498-CE5C-449B-9358-221C15BE1811 On Friday evening, August 5, Nauticus hosted the second of its Friday Fantail Film Festival offerings aboard the Battleship Wisconsin. 9 Aug 2011 21:34:30 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 8D7D21AB-74B0-4020-B07F-F554185D0F74 The Rollin’ Titans men’s softball team swept their competition in the Wednesday Duffer Division, ending their season with a record of 14 wins and 2 losses. 9 Aug 2011 21:33:16 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov EFE9CE4A-8C15-4857-99AB-C431A59BC9AF SevenVenues held the first “Plaza Party” on Saturday evening on Scope Arena’s Plaza from 6pm to 11pm. 4 Aug 2011 22:07:00 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov CB9B1698-3E6C-417E-9063-6AE478116D33 Last week the Litter Prevention Plan committee met to discuss findings and recordings from the Litter Prevention Summit held earlier this year. 4 Aug 2011 22:06:10 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov AFFA90B4-50B5-43B3-BB26-114A43374DDC The Department of Public Works’ Keep Norfolk Beautiful and Storm Water Management divisions have teamed up with the Colonial Place/Riverview Civic League’s Welcome Wagon service by providing information to help new residents keep their neighborhood beautiful. 3 Aug 2011 20:49:40 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov CCBCEAAA-2E0A-4B9E-A963-53DDD90C635E After weeks of hard work and planning, the Municipal Interns of Norfolk’s Emerging Leaders Program took part in First Lady Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative in the form of “Healthy Youth Day” held on Thursday, July 21st at Norview Community Center. 1 Aug 2011 18:44:32 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 51A14B76-8689-4B6D-8958-15A37E8C3B84 The Norfolk Emerging Leaders Program is designed to develop participants’ skills to help them become assets to the Norfolk workforce and community. 1 Aug 2011 18:44:01 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 033F8F24-87A4-46B0-9E39-E213D7E083CD Refuse Collectors typically work Tuesday through Friday in all weather conditions to collect over 90,000 stops per week. 1 Aug 2011 17:18:37 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 59F84AEE-AB00-4C60-99F5-ECB16F946FF9 After a two-hour labor and a six-foot head-first drop, giraffe parents 10-year old Billy and 9 year-old Imara welcomed their new baby Thursday, July 28 at 4:20 p.m. 29 Jul 2011 17:17:52 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 2041C67A-A091-49B9-A7C6-374EEDEFACFC More than 70 Norfolk residents participated in a community outreach meeting with the City Manager and other members of his staff. 29 Jul 2011 17:16:43 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 4E8ABBAC-7708-4751-B241-3A9F3DFE8FC7 The Department of Public Works’ Streets and Bridges crews recently made repairs to the curb at the corner of Bolling Avenue and Argall Avenue. 29 Jul 2011 00:26:00 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 52CF5A41-D3EF-4E8A-B20C-F93563AF23FB More than 100 youth enjoyed a showing of The Wiz at the first Southside summer outdoor movie night held on July 14 at Campostella Elementary School. 27 Jul 2011 20:19:53 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 752EBBDE-95BF-4B6C-B463-58205E5DB2AF On June 26, 2011 at the American Libraries Association's Annual Conference in New Orleans, Norfolk Public Library was awarded the 2011 Best in Show Award- Fundraising Materials for the 2011 Norfolk Historical Calendar. 7 Jul 2011 22:17:23 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 52C2D02F-B651-4296-82ED-94B4334C7888 Sonal Rastogi, Norfolk Public Library’s Assistant Director for Public Service, has been elected Treasurer for the American Libraries Association’s Ethnic Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT), beginning July 1, 2011. Rastogi has worked for Norfolk Public Library for 16 years. 7 Jul 2011 22:16:34 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 1E082725-DE03-4253-B1BD-118280C5D546 Residents and beach goers received a treat on July 1st, when FM-99 took over Ocean View Beach Park for the morning. Recreation, Parks and Open Space and East Ocean View Beach played host to the Rumble in the Morning radio show, as DJ Rick Rumble celebrated his birthday by broadcasting live from the beach. 7 Jul 2011 22:15:45 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 9787CCFD-E833-44A2-AEA2-B60BA49191C4 On June 17, nearly 200 guests gathered at the Virginia Zoo for the annual Clean City Cookout. Hosted by Keep Norfolk Beautiful, the event marked the conclusion of the Great American Cleanup, the organization’s largest outreach campaign. 6 Jul 2011 21:43:44 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D6CDEC2E-7DDE-447D-B27A-2BAE0AB10978 The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, one of the oldest and largest choirs in the world, performed at the Scope arena on June 20th, courtesy of the Virginia Arts Festival. 5 Jul 2011 16:20:55 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 6F6965E3-EC72-4910-85CF-0FC6D0B49A4A An appreciative member of the community took time to write a letter praising the “professionalism, compassion, and courtesy” of one of our Adult Protective Services social workers, Monet Stephenson. 5 Jul 2011 16:19:33 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov CE9CA39E-1655-48E6-82EA-E471C6B85946 The web section features City youth programs, including After the Bell, Norfolk Youth Council and application packets for both programs, the Let’s Move! 2 Jul 2011 03:31:40 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 6BBD0CB4-91D2-47E7-9FA2-122795C5B8B0 On June 22nd the Vice Mayor Anthony Burfoot and the Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space (RPOS) hosted a community forum for local youth to give their ideas on the design of a new water feature splash pad at the Norview Community Center. 2 Jul 2011 03:30:55 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 85745E65-F913-4D5F-83E1-8DA6F10AE047 In May, work was completed on a collaborative project between the City, Old Dominion University and the Army Corps of Engineers to restore the wetlands area along the Elizabeth River near Old Dominion University. 2 Jul 2011 03:29:43 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 134AF6C7-CB6D-4605-8BF2-AB297C493CD6 Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) is encouraging the community to get moving and get healthy! On Saturday, June 25, 2011, Norfolk Botanical Garden, in partnership with Bon Secours, hosted its first ever “March into Summer” 2-Mile Family Fitness Walk. 2 Jul 2011 03:29:40 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov AF24579E-C947-4493-A67A-F740CF4E0907 While City of Norfolk employees are known for giving their all while on the job, they’ve taken it a step further in June for the American Red Cross. 30 Jun 2011 00:29:13 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov E2607240-8B73-4AD0-A5A1-9B90821721B9 Norfolk places in Top 10 of Small Cities in the Americas for overall Top Ten Small Cities and Top 10 Best for FDI Strategy 30 Jun 2011 00:16:23 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 2810A601-AFD3-4B16-9719-10CF6DF332C5 Vactor Truck crews from Public Works’ Division of Environmental Storm Water Management were busy working around Azalea Garden Roads last week to check and clean neighborhood storm drains. 29 Jun 2011 18:18:12 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 9689F89F-3EFF-46AF-8431-DBE39D302B9B Summer is in full bloom in the Eco-Garden at the Ernie Morgan Center. Among the colorful bouquets of coral honeysuckle, coreopsis and butterfly weed, visitors may discover butterflies, hummingbirds and even honeybees. 29 Jun 2011 02:25:58 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 0D34B497-FF51-4EA4-973A-8E6EE1B586C8 June 27-July 2 – This week the sounds of hammers, saws and young voices will be heard throughout Norfolk. 29 Jun 2011 02:25:30 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 5D458CBE-2525-4D09-A7BB-D0AA6E47C598 The facility has stretched far beyond its primary function as a cruise terminal, and is now generating steady revenue outside the cruise ship season. 29 Jun 2011 02:24:18 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 61B88003-58EB-4604-BA02-5A08F5D6D261 Late last week, crews from the Department of Public Works’ Streets and Bridges Division completed work on the new paved parking lot at the Norfolk Animal Care Center. 29 Jun 2011 02:22:59 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov E643CF48-B762-4BCA-AD65-956DB1F7335A Between Thursday and Sunday, a Norfolk Animal Care Center adoption event managed to find homes for 91 cats and kittens. 29 Jun 2011 02:22:13 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 4B0B9C01-387A-4E04-A753-9551F3115248 Last week Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) secured competitive federal grants totaling $1.67 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 29 Jun 2011 02:21:45 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 30B8229C-8864-4A5B-A035-AE4BFF5E1A69 Long before Memorial Day and the official start of the summer season, the Department of Public Works’ Facility Maintenance crews were busy getting the City ready for summer. 29 Jun 2011 02:20:37 GMT http:// EB09F1FA-B546-450C-9B8E-961C74981ADE Between March and May, a total of 5,624 volunteers have collected 168,415 pounds of litter and debris on Norfolk's streets, medians, parks, beaches and wetlands. 29 Jun 2011 02:19:42 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 4736C9E9-5107-443D-9CB0-CC4D839BF6CB On May 31, the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response held a graduation ceremony for the six newest 911 Telecommunicators at the Emergency Operations Center. 8 Jun 2011 15:03:29 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 193BE81B-1C6F-4114-81A0-27D3CC20A3EE City crews tested the floodwall gates in the downtown area early Tuesday morning, June 7, in preparation for hurricane season. 8 Jun 2011 12:39:02 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 22D54BD9-EF92-4FCC-8DDA-7649F897C230 On Tuesday, May 24th a strong summer storm moved quickly through Hampton Roads, filling Norfolk streets and neighborhoods with leaves, limbs and debris. 3 Jun 2011 21:47:31 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B4BE05E3-2A24-4CED-9DFE-94D107DF0D69 With the help of Cub Scout Packs 188, 77, and 3, the Norfolk Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space’s Bureau of Cemeteries honored war veterans with a flag raising ceremony this Memorial Day at the Calvary Cemetery. 2 Jun 2011 20:50:50 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 02ECD942-341E-4ACC-8B43-45B5F48BD50B The Norfolk Police Department held a ceremony to recognize both sworn and un-sworn members of the department who have gone above and beyond in service to the City of Norfolk. 27 May 2011 22:17:16 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov B7A7FEBC-5872-4FE2-9313-90615F596B32 Through its yard waste program, Public Works’ Division of Waste Management delivers an annual savings of over $1 million for the City. 27 May 2011 22:16:14 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 9C430FDF-ACE3-4E0B-A104-E501D07CB956 The 2011 Badges for Baseball/RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner City) season began Saturday, May 7, with games played at Barraud Park and the Fairlawn Recreation Center. 27 May 2011 22:15:39 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 6F2E62D8-3203-433F-A586-DA1767C0EBA4 Carol McCormack, President of the United Way of South Hampton Roads, spoke at the May 24th City Council meeting to thank City of Norfolk employees for their support of the United Way. 25 May 2011 15:33:52 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 4494F8DA-B4D1-4410-9B66-3034CEC486BF During May 16-20, Norfolk’s Department of Public Works celebrated National Public Works Week with a display in the City Hall lobby to help citizens learn more about the important services that Public Works provides to the community. 24 May 2011 22:32:36 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 217BC758-5DB7-41CF-AC70-83303B56DABE Attendance at the Virginia Zoo is up nearly 30 % since the opening of its new exhibit, Asia – Trail of the Tiger, versus the same period in 2010. 20 May 2011 17:27:00 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov BBB7E28F-C03A-4CCB-A542-9347926F6690 Each spring, Public Works’ Division of Streets and Bridges identifies a part of the city in need of median refurbishing work. Refurbishing the medians helps repair the damage from winter weather, improves drainage and beautifies the area. 19 May 2011 17:12:57 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 1E237601-8D88-4FDF-8A82-D238ED7249D1 Every spring the Virginia section of the American Water Works Association sponsors a Water Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo. The seminar is held to provide field and supervisory personnel hands on information and practices in maintaining water distribution systems. 19 May 2011 17:12:01 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 17B61652-74E6-4E81-A805-FCB72FB6CD2A Norfolk Police Department Investigators Eric Flax and Ryan Crowder were recognized by the Virginia State Police (VSP) in the 2010 Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) Award competition at a ceremony during the annual meeting of the Virginia Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units on Thursday, May 5, 2011. 19 May 2011 14:10:24 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 1DFFED0A-1163-4B96-B647-1B5F04654F39 Norfolk’s two water treatment plants, the Moore’s Bridges and 37th Street facilities, were recognized by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) during a May 5th award ceremony for exemplary compliance with their environmental permits. 17 May 2011 21:04:09 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 253A78A5-1EE3-4CFE-9703-82B772582356 Every new calendar year, Coastal Living breaks ground on what will be the year’s “Ultimate Beach House”—a seaside dwelling that we build from the ground up to showcase the best of coastal design. This year’s Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House is being built in Norfolk’s East Beach Community. 13 May 2011 16:48:12 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 1432E40A-CD27-48E5-B2E5-4EE6460893EF Garcia Ortiz, a Maintenance Worker in Norfolk’s Parking Division, was named Parking Attendant of the Year at the “Champions of Hospitality” Rally, held at the Half Moon Cruise and Celebration Center. 11 May 2011 17:48:36 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A91DEF87-A22F-4E89-9688-4F57E4FDD0BC This year, from April 29th through May 1st, the Virginia International Tattoo burst from the confines of Scope Arena and took over the Scope Plaza with the first annual Tattoo Hullaballoo. Two hours priors to each performance of the Tattoo, the Scope Plaza came to life with dancers, musicians, food and much more, all presented in trademark Tattoo style. 11 May 2011 17:48:06 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov FC541F61-111C-4E0D-BA26-A4B783AAC39B Spring is in the air and that means one thing for the City’s Environmental Storm Water Division – it is time to clean up! To prepare for the upcoming summer storm season, Environmental Storm Water crews have begun cleaning and removing debris from wet wells in Norfolk’s ten pump stations. 11 May 2011 01:28:13 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 3222985A-ADC4-403B-8D49-D6E8EE4C99D1 The EcoGarden, located outside the Ernie Morgan Center in Norfolk’s Lafayette Park, has been teaching residents about sustainable gardening for over 10 years. The garden, which was created to spotlight the benefits of utilizing green gardening techniques, includes over 40 species of plants native to our region. 11 May 2011 01:27:32 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov A661A620-B74C-4301-855F-212835A2648C Close to 100 bicyclists took advantage of the warm weather this past Saturday by participating in the Norfolk Bike Month Willoughby Community Bike Ride. Participants took a 5.8 mile ride down Ocean View Avenue, received free bike permitting from the Norfolk Police Department, free bike tune-ups courtesy of Bike Norfolk and children received free helmets from the Brain Injury Law Center. 11 May 2011 01:26:43 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 324FF5DB-1C85-43C6-8C72-988A69770F6C Motorists should find the City’s roadways easier to drive on, after crews from Public Works’ Division of Streets and Bridges repaired 2,064 potholes during a month-long pothole blitz in April. 10 May 2011 19:18:02 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov DF5EB563-66D4-44AF-B308-DB8526592FEE In the world’s largest annual report competition - with 4,400 entries from more than 25 countries – the League of American Communication Professionals (LACP) awarded Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s (NRHA) 2010 annual report top place (platinum) in the global real estate sector and 18th best overall. 10 May 2011 17:31:53 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov D2FCD654-8717-41EB-BAC0-82C6BD93581A On Thursday, April 28, 2011 the Virginia Public Library Director’s Association awarded Norfolk Public Library with the Outstanding Program for Seniors Award for the Meet, Learn & Discover Series. 9 May 2011 19:18:06 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 0D8AEC26-03FC-40DC-91D9-6FA7D6DCFCC4 Norfolk’s East Beach Community is the recipient of the 2011 Charter Award, presented annually by the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU). CNU is the leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities and healthier living conditions. 9 May 2011 17:57:31 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 6A64CB5D-B3FE-4B7E-9E93-345376665947 The City of Norfolk has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association’s Start! initiative for helping employees eat better and move more. “Physical activity and employee wellness are important priorities at the City of Norfolk. 6 May 2011 16:31:57 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov 20C531A1-7107-4B6C-AACE-2ADD8E6DBB60 On Saturday, April 30th, 1,500 people enjoyed Norfolk’s Lafayette River by just having fun! Norfolk’s Storm Water Division along with the Elizabeth River Project and Chesapeake Bay Foundation hosted a day-long river celebration focused on improving the Lafayette. 4 May 2011 02:19:35 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/5-6/Grassroots.pdf DF68BA60-FB9B-4B5E-8C50-B7120475E051 On Saturday, April 30, 2011 Project Focus in cooperation with the East Ocean View Civic League, Bureau of Neighborhood Quality, Bon Secours Healthy Communities Initiative, WAVE City Care, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space, Keep Norfolk Beautiful and the Bureau of Community Enrichment held the first East Ocean View Spring Clean-Up in the East Ocean View Community. 3 May 2011 15:41:00 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/5-6/EOVCleanup.pdf C5D5FD36-F1DD-4F0D-9D3D-0672A3BD9598 The City of Norfolk’s “Light the Way for Earth Day” celebration for municipal staff raised awareness about energy savings. City staff also collected items for local food pantries to help celebrate caring for the Earth and for one another. Partners in the April 22 Earth Day celebration included the Friends of Norfolk’s Environment, the Norfolk City Employees Green Team, GE, Grainger and Keep Norfolk Beautiful. 29 Apr 2011 17:00:30 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/4-29/EarthDay.pdf 7B738BA8-A6F2-4776-8BC8-EC360536BDD6 The Gardening Restores Our Way of Life (G.R.O.W.) program is a joint Virginia Zoo and Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space program for people with disabilities. G.R.O.W. is an introduction to gardening as a means of therapeutic recreation. 27 Apr 2011 13:43:34 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/4-29/GROW.pdf E8659631-6983-401F-95B6-5B4AEA22F661 It’s a sure sign of spring when the outdoor decorative water fountains get turned on again throughout the City. The Department of Public Works’ Facility Maintenance team performs this springtime rite each year, making sure the fountains are in good operating order so that residents, visitors and workers can enjoy their beauty. 27 Apr 2011 13:42:45 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/4-29/fountains.pdf B8EC1D00-C819-4577-BF8A-A2C1D410972F The City of Norfolk was evaluated for Building Code Effectiveness by the Insurance Service Office (ISO) and has received a rating of 2 (very high). 27 Apr 2011 13:41:13 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/4-29/BuildingCodes.pdf 2FEF4605-0065-409E-8EA9-6C10E67DDE8B What do you do on a nice day when the kids are off for spring break? Why take them to the Virginia Zoo, of course! More than 24,000 people visited the Zoo during area schools' spring break Monday through Thursday, an increase of more than 30 percent over the same period from spring break 2010. 22 Apr 2011 21:12:06 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/4-22/express.pdf CB5F82A7-996A-4FE8-B03F-D8053E231842 The City of Norfolk, in partnership with GEICO, dedicated a living legacy grove at Poplar Hall Park at 11 am on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Residents joined Councilman Paul R. Riddick, Councilman Barclay Winn and Councilwoman Angelia Williams along with GEICO Management, members of the GEICO Green Team and the GEICO Gecko to dedicate the grove as part of the City’s “Celebrate! Trees” initiative. 22 Apr 2011 21:11:13 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/4-22/partners.pdf CC43130D-1456-4BD7-A016-981C9BCE3733 During the week of April 10-16, 2011 Norfolk Public Library (NPL) joined thousands of other organizations across the country to celebrate National Volunteer Week to honor the individuals who willingly dedicate time and energy to serve their communities. 22 Apr 2011 21:09:45 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/4-22/NPL.pdf 15E9EDD2-6EF4-47CC-8715-32954967FA23 The Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority’s Grandy Village Learning Center (GVLC) has been certified gold by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, making it the first such building in the City of Norfolk. 21 Apr 2011 15:16:11 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/4-15/GrandyVillage.pdf 0FEAB1FB-1909-4FC9-B953-1C81FB854EF9 The City of Norfolk shared photographic images and film footage from the late 1950s with the producers of MSNBC’s The Ed Show for a spot about the 1959 desegregation of Norfolk Public Schools, which aired on that station on Friday evening, April 8, 2011. 21 Apr 2011 15:17:10 GMT http://www.norfolk.gov/CitySpotlight/2011/4-15/MSNBCShow.pdf 4C17A00A-CA7F-4D18-86AC-28552C1A1C76