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Port of Virginia expands to serve four ultra-large container ships at once
The Port of Virginia can now handle four ultra-large container vessels at once after adding four new cranes at NIT.
Hampton Roads law firm secures naming rights to The Dome
Hampton Roads law firm Rutter Mills has secured the naming rights to Virginia Beach's massive entertainment venue, The Dome.
Will new casino be a jackpot for Norfolk?
Norfolk’s $750M casino project is on track for 2027, but rising competition and lower tax projections raise revenue questions.
Virginia not in recession, experts say, but significant challenges remain
An economic report from Old Dominion University’s Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy does not forecast a recession for 2026, but that doesn’t mean it’s all sunshine and rainbows for Virginia’s economy.
New York firm selected to create Fort Monroe master plan
Hargreaves Jones has won a $1.8 million contract to develop a plan to shape the future of 565-acre Fort Monroe.
Dominion installs first CVOW turbine tower off Virginia Beach
Dominion Energy last week installed the first turbine tower associated with the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, off Virginia Beach.
Report: Hampton Roads lost about 6,300 federal civilian jobs in 2025
Hampton Roads lost more than 6,000 federal civilian jobs in 2025, a 10.5% drop that outpaces the national decline.
TowneBank completes $476M acquisition of Dogwood State Bank
Suffolk-based TowneBank announced Monday that it has completed its $476 million acquisition of North Carolina-based Dogwood State Bank.
REIN announces 2026 board of directors
The Real Estate Information Network last week announced that it has elected its board of directors for 2026.
Port of Virginia to complete $450M dredging project in February
The Port of Virginia will complete its $450 million dredging project next month, delivering the deepest shipping channels on the East Coast.
Newport News trades center to power maritime workforce
Virginia Peninsula Community College is building a $9 million trades center in southeast Newport News that will prepare more than 400 students annually for maritime and construction jobs. The 16,000-square-foot facility, which began construction in August 2025, is set to be completed in February and will begin offering programs in welding, structural fitting, marine electrical, […]
Federal employment, trade declined in 2025 in Virginia
Virginia saw some economic growth in 2025, but it was slow compared to 2024, and statewide unemployment is expected to rise in 2026, according to Old Dominion University's State of the Commonwealth economic report released Tuesday.
