Norfolk Recognition in 2012
- Coach Peek of RPOS makes boxing history at Olympics
- Intercity passenger rail returns to Norfolk
- Lake Taylor Titans win Group AAA Division 5 State Football Championship (first Norfolk team to win since 1966)
- Norfolk Admirals win Caulder Cup and the American Hockey League Championship
- OpSail receives Grand Pinnacle Gold Award from International Festivals and Events Association
- STORM Application receives Innovative Use of Technology in Local Government Award from the Governor of Virginia Technology Awards
- Virginia's first light rail system, The Tide, celebrates 1st anniversary, exceeding ridership numbers
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