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HRT Wins Light Rail Safety Grant

NORFOLK – One of the nation’s leading advocates for rail safety has awarded Hampton Roads Transit a $20,000 grant to help promote light rail safety awareness and education in Downtown Norfolk and along the rail alignment.

HRT was one of...

The City Council agenda for December 6 City Council meeting is now available.

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City Council actions on the November 29, 2022 formal agenda.

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City of Norfolk Opens Grant Applications for Nonprofit Organizations

Public meeting to provide additional information

NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk will hold a hybrid virtual and in-person public meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers at City Hall regarding Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grants and the C...

The City Council agenda for November 29 City Council meeting is now available.

The current City Council Agendas are available here

MacArthur Memorial to Host Holiday Cards for Veterans

NORFOLK, VA - As a salute to the men and women of the Armed Forces this holiday season, the MacArthur Memorial in downtown Norfolk will host a family friendly program, Holiday Cards for Veterans, Nov. 25 to Dec. 15.

During this period, museum visi...

The City Council agenda for November 15 City Council meeting is now available.

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Norfolk Issues Request for Proposals

Opportunity to redevelop former John T. West School site

NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk invites qualified real estate developers to submit qualifications and full proposals for consideration to redevelop the former John T. West site located in the Olde Huntersville neighborhood.

The John T....

City of Norfolk Offices to Close on Veterans Day

NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk’s offices, including libraries and recreation centers will close on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The closures include the Commissioner of the Revenue, City Treasurer and...

A ‘Dream Court’ Comes to Ocean View

Second basketball court ribbon cutting in partnership with Nancy Lieberman Charities and Pepsi Stronger Together

NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk’s Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with Nancy Lieberman Charities and Pepsi Stronger Together, will open a Dream Court™ at the East Ocean View Recreation Ce...

City Council actions on the October 25, 2022 formal agenda.

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The City Council agenda for October 25 City Council meeting is now available.

The current City Council Agendas are available here

MacArthur Memorial to Host Lecture and Q&A on the Russian-Ukrainian War

NORFOLK, Va. – On Saturday, October 22, at 1:00 p.m. the MacArthur Memorial will host Ukrainian Air Force Colonel Hennadiy Kovalenko. Colonel Kovalenko will present a public lecture entitled “The Russian-Ukrainian War: Recent Developme...

Norfolk Awarded Fifth Consecutive Time for Excellence in Citizen-Centric Reporting

Award represents the City’s prioritization of strong financial management

NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk received the Certification of Excellence in Citizen-Centric Reporting from the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.  

This marks the City&rsq...

Second Round Mini-Grant Recipients Announced Under City-Backed Anti-Violence Campaign

NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Police Foundation announces its second round of grant fund recipients under a new program supporting organizations working to deter violence within the community. Fourteen local groups were chosen from more than 60 appl...

NACC Partially Closed to Public Due to Parvo Exposure

NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) is partially closed to the public for 14 days following known exposure to Canine Parvovirus (CPV), a highly contagious viral disease.

At the recommendation of shelter veterinarian, Dr. Kyra...

Norfolk’s Local State of Emergency to End Tuesday, October 4

NORFOLK, VA – The local state of emergency declared by City Manager Larry “Chip” Filer, Ph.D., on Sunday, October 2, will expire on Tuesday, October 4, at 8 a.m.

All City of Norfolk offices, recreation centers and lib...

Toll Relief for more Downtown and Midtown Tunnel Drivers

City of Norfolk Launches Community Survey

NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk is launching a community satisfaction survey this month to gather resident feedback on City programs, services and quality of life. The survey is administered by ETC Institute, one of the nation&rsq...