Virginia travel, real estate & services

7+ hour, 49+ min ago   (421+ words) The Fifth District's composite manufacturing reading beat last month but fell well short of consensus, signaling a sector that's improving in slow motion The Richmond Federal Reserve’s composite manufacturing index for July 2026 came in at 5, up one point from June’s…...

9+ hour, 39+ min ago   (329+ words) Fort Adams is one of New England's premier event destinations and is home to the internationally recognized Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival. Newport Beach Fest aims to establish a new Labor Day weekend tradition by blending professional sports,…...

10+ hour, 1+ min ago   (493+ words) Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are trying to strengthen their case for creating America's first transcontinental railroad, adding what they describe as an unprecedented set of customer assurances as the Surface Transportation Board reviews their merger application. The companies said…...

13+ hour, 34+ min ago   (557+ words) It was her grandmother's famous oyster dressing served at Thanksgiving that was Allison Albert's first taste of the shellfish. The Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary, stretches across a 64,000-square-mile watershed touching six states and Washington, D.C. More than 18 million people…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (78+ words) Portsmouth's Vaughan Mall restoration plan aims to create a more inviting and flexible space for pedestrians. The project includes new lighting, shade structures, and multiple opportunities for public... PORTSMOUTH — The city’s Vaughan Mall restoration plan features space for multiple public…...

12+ hour, 53+ min ago   (565+ words) It was her grandmother’s famous oyster dressing served at Thanksgiving that was Allison Albert’s first taste of the shellfish. The Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, stretches across a 64,000-square-mile watershed touching six states and Washington, D.C. More than…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago   (150+ words) VIRGINIA – U.S. tensions with Iran continue to fuel uncertainty in the country’s economy, driving up gas prices and straining many people’s wallets at the pump. For the most part, however, gas prices have remained steady, and we haven’t seen any…...

6+ hour, 52+ min ago   (442+ words) July 28, 2026, 4:14 AM A group of Arlington, Virginia, students has launched a website aimed at removing barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs. The idea came from the trio’s desire to enter the Build with Gemini XPRIZE contest, a Google competition that challenges participants…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (376+ words) Indiana-based metal fabricator J.M. Hutton & Co. plans a $6.25 million expansion in Richmond that is expected to create up to 37 jobs by the end of 2029. According to a community announcement, the investment will add a truck cab production line and expand manufacturing…...

17+ hour, 13+ min ago   (207+ words) Shore power can cut emissions, but its climate impact depends on the electricity source. Image Credit: Portsmouth International Port Portsmouth Port has commissioned the UK's first multi-berth shore power system, allowing compatible ferries and cruise ships to plug into the…...