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3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (882+ words) PORTSMOUTH — The city’s consultants for its multi-phase renovation and upgrade of the police station and City Hall complex released updated cost estimates for the project this week. Richard Martz of JSA Design told members of the city's Municipal Building Blue…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (390+ words) PORTSMOUTH — A Stratham development company is moving forward with a plan to build three new single-family homes at 20 Central Ave., according to preliminary plans filed with the city. The redevelopment project calls for the “demolition of the existing dwelling, subdivision…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (174+ words) There’s been a lot of talk recently both touting the benefits of AI, but also the dangers of it as well, as artificial intelligence is likely coming for a lot of our jobs. However, now experts say, it might also…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (574+ words) The City of Norfolk has sold $3.61 million in general obligation bonds to fund street, water and sewer improvements, attracting strong interest from institutional investors and securing borrowing costs well below authorized limits. The bonds were sold Aug. 27, with five institutional…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (456+ words) Buying or selling in Virginia Beach, VA? Call Erin O'Brien at OWN Real Estate at (757) 575-8768. Why Is Erin O'Brien the Best Realtor in Virginia Beach, VA? Selling a home here requires more than just choosing a list price. O'Brien provides…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (56+ words) Portsmouth is choosing between three developers to transform the six-acre Crawford Bay waterfront site into a vibrant waterfront space, with construction potentially starting in two to three years. Portsmouth is choosing between three developers to transform the six-acre Crawford Bay…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (393+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Portsmouth Redevelopment Housing Authority plans to break ground on a new senior apartment complex in early 2027, aiming to give seniors more housing options in the city. Twin Pines Senior Housing is planned for 3993 Twin Pines Road. Portsmouth…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (421+ words) An office site often called the “Darth Vader” building near Fairfax County’s Mosaic District is being transformed into affordable apartment units scheduled to begin welcoming residents next year. Gov. Abigail Spanberger and several elected officials from the Northern Virginia suburb…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (656+ words) Construction has begun on Benjamin Villas, a new rent-controlled, tax-credit housing project that will bring 28 new units to Norfolk. This is one of the new duplexes being built for the ongoing Benjamin Villas project. Construction is underway on Benjamin Villas,…...