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After Virginia approved a gas-powered data center without public input, residents turned to a local environmental group for answers - AOL
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (1718+ words) STERLING, Va. (DC News Now) – PowerPoint presentations about dense research papers don't typically draw a crowd. At a church in Sterling, Virginia, residents turned up to listen to Michael Cork, a Harvard researcher, break down his findings on the health…...
Norfolk and Dominion Energy work with residents to shape streetlight upgrades after nearly a year-long pause
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (48+ words) Yahoo Norfolk's streetlight overhaul has been on hold for nearly a year after city leaders paused the rollout to hear directly from residents about concerns over brightness, glare, and environmental impact....
Norfolk pauses LED street light replacements after brightness concerns
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (309+ words) Norfolk is hosting two open house events next week to show off a reconfiguration of its street light replacement program. The program, which was replacing high-pressure sodium light fixtures with more energy-efficient LED lamps, is paused after resident feedback regarding…...
Virginia Beach has more than 900 lakes and ponds. Caring for them can be a challenge.
4+ mon, 21+ hour ago (687+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — The city is home to over 900 lakes and ponds, and while scenic, the water can be a source of frustration. Problems can include flooding, trash, erosion or even an influx of mosquitos and snakes, but when homeowners or…...
Virginia Beach approves preservation of land near Pleasure House Point
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (552+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH — City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of less than an acre of land near Pleasure House Point Natural Area and Crab Creek, preventing the development of up to 10 duplexes or five single-family homes. The city was awarded two…...
Virginia Beach City Council votes unanimously to purchase and protect Crab Creek land from development
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (339+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase nearly half an acre of land near Crab Creek, protecting the area from future development. The 10-0 vote will allow the city to finalize the purchase of five…...
Virginia Beach Tree Canopy Loss
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (225+ words) Pleasure House Point is home to a wetlands renovation project that began in March of this year. The goal is to restore eight acres of tidal wetlands in the Pleasure House Point area. The tidal wetlands are important for animal…...
Berkley neighbors push back as Norfolk weighs Colonna’s Shipyard expansion
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1179+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — As Norfolk City Council prepares to vote Tuesday night on a rezoning measure that could reshape the historic Berkley neighborhood, many residents say they’re not opposed to progress — they just want a seat at the table. The vote…...
A new Norfolk strategic plan aims to tackle flooding and housing issues
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (160+ words) A new draft strategic plan for the city of Norfolk seeks to address pressing issues like affordable housing and coastal flooding, among other goals. The draft NFK2050 plan was unanimously recommended for approval by the Norfolk Planning Commission Thursday. The plan…...
This small Virginia island could be underwater before the next century
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (1314+ words) As the ferry approaches Tangier, Captain Steven Thomas tells a well-rehearsed history of the island, where crabbing has shaped the culture. He points out a handful of tiny buildings on stilts in the water. "Those are all crab shanties," he…...