9+ hour, 15+ min ago   (98+ words) Virginia Business //August 31, 2026// Who are Virginia’s most powerful and influential leaders in business, government, politics and education this year? Find out in the sixth annual edition of the Virginia 500: The 2026-27 Power List. Read a note from our associate publisher about…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago   (468+ words) Virginia Business //February 2, 2026// Virginia Business is proud to continue honoring that legacy for the fourth year with our 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards. This year’s 29 honorees — nominated by our readers and editors — represent a wide range of fields, including health…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (625+ words) Josh Janney //May 21, 2026// After the Trump administration pulled federal funding for an offshore wind project in Norfolk, developers have dropped wind-related components from a revised application and shifted the project toward shipbuilding and maritime industries. Fairwinds Landing, a 111-acre redevelopment…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (772+ words) Proposal to lower mandatory retirement age for justices reportedly discussed Jason Boleman | Virginia Lawyers Weekly //May 13, 2026// SUMMARY: Democratic leaders reportedly discussed a proposal to retire Virginia Supreme Court justices at age 54. Proposal would have retired the entire court, creating opening…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago   (437+ words) 15 Virginia schools make U.S. News’ 2026 universities list U.Va. is top-ranked Virginia university again Katherine Schulte //September 24, 2025// SUMMARY: 15 Va. schools made U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best National Universities list U.Va. was the highest-ranked Virginia school on the list 16 Va....

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (593+ words) New CBP facility is part of $1B airport transformation project Josh Janney //February 18, 2026// SUMMARY: Norfolk International Airport unveiled a $25M international arrivals facility, expected to open next week Airport recently launched its first regular international flight since 2001 and hopes to add more…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (575+ words) Virginia sees home sales decline across major markets Rising inventory, longer market times give buyers more time to choose Josh Janney //December 12, 2025// Housing inventories climbed across Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia in November, but fewer deals closed as home sales…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (396+ words) Best Places to Work in Virginia Norfolk State receives record $50M gift from MacKenzie Scott Philanthropist gave same amount to VSU in October Josh Janney //November 14, 2025// Norfolk State University announced Thursday that philanthropist, billionaire and early Amazon contributor MacKenzie Scott has…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (208+ words) The Interim Gaming Hall is predecessor to $750M permanent resort and casino Josh Janney //November 6, 2025// The wait is nearly over: Norfolk‘s first casino experience opens Friday inside a temporary gaming hall — a precursor to the future $750 million resort and casino…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (321+ words) Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines to boost Norfolk calls Carnival Freedom to homeport in Norfolk in 2027 Josh Janney //September 19, 2025// Norfolk will soon see a major boost in cruising activity, with Carnival Cruise Line‘s popular ship Carnival Freedom homeporting there in…...