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Martin Sjolund, president and CEO of PRA Group. Photo courtesy PRA Group
Jun 20, 2025

PRA Group’s new president and CEO takes reins

Martin Sjolund became PRA Group's president and CEO this week, succeeding Vikram "Vik" Atal at the Norfolk-based business. 

Nursing students practice their phlebotomy skills. Image courtesy Sentara Health
Jun 16, 2025

Sentara, VWU sign letter of intent for health sciences college

Sentara Health and Virginia Wesleyan University plan to establish the Sentara College of Health Sciences of Virginia Wesleyan University.

Sentara launches virtual nursing across hospitals
Jun 1, 2025

Sentara launches virtual nursing across hospitals

Virtual nursing will be in all Sentara hospitals by the end of October, with 65 registered nurses based at a central location and delivering 24/7 video coverage.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin kicks off the countdown to the Sail250 Virginia Event. Photo by Josh Janney
May 27, 2025

Sail250 to bring 60 ships to Norfolk for America’s big birthday

Gov. Glenn Youngkin last week kicked off the one-year countdown to Sail250 — an enormous maritime festival that’s expected to bring more than 3 million visitors to Virginia and generate at least $150 million in revenue.

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. Photo courtesy Sentara
May 14, 2025

Sentara reorganizes to market-based model

Sentara Health has changed its operating model to a regional market-based system, the Virginia Beach-based health system announced May 13.

A glass-fronted building in the left side of the frame has "Norfolk Casino" lettering on it. A pool and lounge chairs are shown, as well as a waterfront with sailboats in the water.
May 9, 2025

Norfolk casino developer pledges $1M to NSU

Boyd Gaming, the company behind the $750 million Norfolk casino, pledged $1 million to Norfolk State University to support its business school’s tourism and hospitality management program.

Apr 30, 2025

Maritime Law Firms 2025

A list of Virginia law firms specializing in maritime law practice

State funding to help revitalize Hampton Roads port properties
Apr 30, 2025

State funding to help revitalize Hampton Roads port properties

Virginia awards $2.4M to support seafood market, shipyard repairs, and new rail facility in Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth port communities.

A rendering of ODU's planned. Biological Sciences building. Image Courtesy VMDO | Ballinger.
Apr 29, 2025

ODU breaks ground on $184M biosciences building

Old Dominion University on Monday broke ground on its biggest capital construction project ever — a five-story 162,586 square-foot biological sciences building.

Melinda Montgomery has been selected as Norfolk Airport Authority's new COO.
Apr 28, 2025

Norfolk airport taps new COO in leadership shuffle

The Norfolk Airport Authority has announced that Melinda Montgomery will become its new chief operations officer and a vice president, starting in early June.

Lake Taylor Pointe Apartments in Norfolk were completed in April 2025. Image courtesy The Breeden Co.
Apr 25, 2025

The Breeden Co. completes $43M apartment complex in Norfolk

Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm The Breeden Co. announced Thursday that it completed construction on a 198-unit multifamily community in Norfolk, located near Norfolk International Airport.

ODU breaks ground on $25M Barry Art Museum expansion
Apr 21, 2025

ODU breaks ground on $25M Barry Art Museum expansion

The Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University in Norfolk is undergoing a massive $25 million expansion that will double its gallery space. ODU last week broke ground on the project, which will add a 25,200-square-foot, three-story wing that includes a multiuse event space, a new media video gallery showcasing multimedia artworks, a community gallery […]

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