1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (692+ words) Virginia Top Projects & Real Estate Deals Virginia Beach City Council voices support for citywide ban on large data centers Panel raises concerns about land availability, energy consumption and water use Josh Janney //June 5, 2026// SUMMARY: Virginia Beach plans to ban traditional…...

8+ mon, 3+ day ago  (521+ words) City hopes projects will revitalize city, boost economy Josh Janney //October 2, 2025// Newport News city leaders on Thursday unveiled a list of 12 sites they want to see developed or redeveloped, floating concepts such as a data center near Fort Eustis, a…...

4+ mon, 3+ day 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…...

2+ week, 1+ day 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+ week, 1+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (362+ words) A rendering of VCU Health's Pauley Heart Center Pavilion. Image courtesy VCU Health Pauley Heart Center Pavilion slated to open in 2028 Josh Janney //April 30, 2026// SUMMARY: VCU Health is building a $90 million heart center pavilion in Richmond Facility expected to reduce…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (357+ words) Cliff Fleet has led CW foundation for 6 years Beth Jo Jack //April 28, 2026// Colonial Williamsburg Foundation President and CEO Cliff Fleet has retired, and former presidential candidate and longtime foundation board chair Carly Fiorina has succeeded him, effective immediately. Fleet has…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (793+ words) Center aims to launch incubator, accelerator programs this fall Josh Janney //April 22, 2026// SUMMARY: Virginia Tech-backed energy hub has opened in Newport News Center will serve as a collaboration space for companies, researchers and government partners Energy training classes underway, and…...

8+ mon, 1+ week 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. schools made…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1010+ words) State of the City address highlights redevelopment, proposed labor vote Josh Janney //April 14, 2026// SUMMARY: $450 million Navy-backed housing project with 750 units set to begin construction this summer in downtown Newport News Memorial Day Noodle convention aims to draw visitors and boost…...