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Norfolk Named #1 Digital City in America

Norfolk takes top spot for cities with populations of 125,000 – 249,999

Norfolk Named #1 Digital City in AmericaNorfolk takes top spot for cities with populations of 125,000 – 249,999

NORFOLK, VA – The Center for Digital Government has named Norfolk as America’s 2019 Top Digital City (for cities w...

VisitNorfolk Announces Grand Opening of Redesigned Visitor Information Center

Ribbon Cutting & Open House Friday, November 15 (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

VISITNORFOLK ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF REDESIGNED VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER

NORFOLK, Va. (November 12, 2019) – VisitNorfolk is excited and proud to announce the Grand Opening of the city’s newly renovated Visitor Center at 2...

Original New Stage Production Debuts at Dickens’ Christmas Towne

One-of-a-kind holiday show features an aerialist, magic, puppetry and more!

Norfolk, Va.—This season, the region’s most unique holiday stage concept premiers at Dickens’ Christmas Towne. Nauticus partnered with a team of professional entertainers to produce and deliver a first-of-its-kind variety per...

Stay Connected! One Exciting Weekend, Two Ways to Get Information

New customized alerts for Norfolk Harbor & Grand Illumination Parade

Stay Connected! One Exciting Weekend, Two Ways to Get InformationNew customized alerts for Norfolk Harbor & Grand Illumination Parade

NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk will welcome thousands of people to the Mermaid City during the weekend of November 23...

The 35th Annual Grand Illumination Parade

Starts the Holiday Magic Downtown on November 23

The 35^th Annual Grand Illumination Parade, Presented by MacArthur Center, Starts the Holiday Magic Downtown on November 23

NORFOLK, Va. – (November 2019) – The 35^th Annual Grand Illumination Parade starts the holiday magic on N...

Virginia Arts Festival Announces 2020 Season!

Dozens of spring performances of music, dance, theater and more, in venues throughout Coastal Virginia

Virginia Arts Festival Announces 2020 Season!Dozens of spring performances of music, dance, theater and more, in venues throughout Coastal Virginia

Virginia Arts Festival will light up stages throughout Hampton Roads in spring 2020, bringing acclaimed arti...

Festevents Announces 6th Annual Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Christmas Marketplace

Holiday Celebration Scheduled for Saturday, December 7th at Town Point Park

Festevents Announces 6th Annual Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Christmas MarketplaceHoliday Celebration Scheduled for Saturday, December 7th at Town Point Park

Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2019 (12pm – 8pm)Location: Town Point Park, Downt...

WHRO Public Media debuting City Voices

In conjunction with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

WHRO Public Media debuting City Voices in conjunction with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Norfolk, VA – Prior to its national release, WHRO Public Media will air City Voices: Homelessness to Hopefulness on WHRO TV 15 on November ...

HUD and Local Officials Kick Off Envision Center Demonstrations in Newport News & Norfolk

HUD AND LOCAL OFFICIALS KICK OFF ENVISION CENTERDEMONSTRATIONS IN NEWPORT NEWS & NORFOLK

RICHMOND, Va. – To help low-income residents increase their income and gain self-sufficiency, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Mid-Atlantic R...

Norfolk Fire-Rescue Needs Your Help to Reach PulsePoint Goal

NFR is asking the public to help them reach a new goal before PulsePoint’s 18-month mark.

Norfolk Fire-Rescue Needs Your Help to Reach PulsePoint Goal

NORFOLK, VA –Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) launched the PulsePoint app on June 1, 2018 to empower CPR-trained citizens and off-duty professionals to improve patient outcomes and save lives ...

The Work Session agenda for November 5 City Council is now available.

The current City Council Agendas are available here

Norfolk Opens Commonwealth's Only Family Justice Center

Virginia's first Family Justice Center will formally open in Norfolk this November.

NORFOLK OPENS COMMONWEALTH’S ONLY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER

NORFOLK, VA – Virginia’s first Family Justice Center will formally open in Norfolk this November. The on-site partners of the newly formed Norfolk Family Justice Center a...

Norfolk NATO Festival Announces 2020 Theme

Stories of Friendship: 75 Years from the End of World War II

Norfolk NATO Festival A celebration of our 29 International Allies right here in our own backyardAnnouncing the 2020 theme: Stories of Friendship: 75 Years from the End of World War II

For over 65 years, Norfolk, Virginia has organized a ...

Norfolk Festevents Wins Five 2019 Pinnacle Awards

International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) and Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Announce the 2019 Pinnacle Award Winners

Norfolk Festevents Wins Five 2019 Pinnacle Awards

International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) and Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Announce the 2019 Pinnacle Award Winners  

Norfolk, Virginia – (October 22, 2019) – The...

Budget and Brews: Let’s Talk Over a Beer or a Cup of Coffee

First ever series offers opportunity to talk, ask questions in informal setting

NORFOLK, VA – Torn between stopping for a beer after work or joining a community meeting about the budget? Want to ask a question about city expenditures but really need a cup of joe? 

Problem solved: join us for a chat over a beer or a ...

The Work Session and Formal Session agendas for October 22 City Council are now available.

The current City Council Agendas are available here

Grand Illumination Parade Street Seats On Sale Now!

Grab your seats now for the 35th Annual Grand Illumination Parade, Saturday, November 23rd @ 7pm in Downtown Norfolk.

Holiday Art Installation to Light Up Downtown Norfolk

Impulse: Open to the Public Nov. 16 to Jan. 19

Holiday Art Installation Featuring 12 Glowing, Musical Interactive SeeSaws to Light Up Downtown Norfolk at MacArthur CenterImpulse Open to the Public Nov. 16 to Jan. 19

NORFOLK, Va. — October 10, 2019 — Impulse, a participatory...

Popular Richmond Retailer to Open in Selden Market

Selden Market is pleased to announce that Mod & Soul, an independent women-owned boutique, will open its second location on November 15.

Popular Richmond Retailer to Open in Selden Market on November 15

NORFOLK, Va. – (October 2019) – Selden Market located at 208 E. Main Street, is pleased to announce that Mod & Soul, an independent women-owned boutique, will open it...

City Council Dedicates Revenue from Resort Casino Land Sale for School Improvement