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Norfolk International Airport's new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility to process international arrivals opened in February 2026. Photo by Josh Janney
Feb 18, 2026

Norfolk airport debuts $25M international arrivals facility

Norfolk International Airport on Wednesday celebrated the opening of its new $25 million international arrivals facility.

Shawn Tibbetts
Feb 17, 2026

Armada Hoffler rebrands amid strategic shift

Armada Hoffler Properties announced Monday that it plans to rebrand as AH Realty Trust next month as part of a sweeping overhaul.

MacArthur Center mall was built in 1999. The city announced it will be demolished this year to make way for a redevelopment. Photo courtesy Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau Offices
Feb 6, 2026

Norfolk’s MacArthur Center to be demolished this year

The city of Norfolk announced Friday that it will close and demolish the MacArthur Center mall as part of a redevelopment plan for the site.

Bahama Breeze in Michigan at 19600 Haggerty Road in Livonia is closing.
Feb 6, 2026

Amid national shutdown, Bahama Breeze to lay off 62 in Woodbridge

Darden Restaurants, owner of the Bahama Breeze restaurant chain, announced Tuesday it is permanently closing or converting the Caribbean-inspired restaurants to other brands.

Boar’s Head reopens Jarratt plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
Feb 5, 2026

Boar’s Head reopens Jarratt plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak

Boar’s Head Provisions reopened its Jarratt meat plant Monday, roughly a year and a half after closing it following a 2024 listeria outbreak.

The fourth ultra-large vessel berth and four all-electric cranes added at Norfolk International Terminals. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia
Feb 4, 2026

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
Feb 4, 2026

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.

Entrance to the CBN News offices in Washington, DC AdobeStock
Feb 3, 2026

CBN to lay off 8.4% of US employees

The Christian Broadcasting Network announced Tuesday that it is laying off about 8.4% of its United States-based workforce.

Swedish Match, a Philip Morris International subsidiary, is closing its office in April 2026, the company announced. Photo by Adobe Stock
Feb 2, 2026

Swedish Match, Bear Express announce closings in Virginia

Swedish Match is closing its Richmond office, while Bear Express is closing its Norfolk and Virginia Beach facilities.

An offshore wind turbine. A boat sits in the background.
Feb 2, 2026

Dominion’s offshore wind price tag rises to $11.5B

Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project off Virginia Beach's coast increased from $11.2 billion to $11.5 billion.

Norfolk casino General Manager Ron Bailey leads a tour of the Interim Gaming Hall, which opened in November 2025. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Feb 1, 2026

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.

Norfolk Director of Economic Development Sean Washington stands at 101 Park Ave., one of the parcels of land the city hopes to incorporate into a entertainment district. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Feb 1, 2026

Norfolk eyes Harbor Park entertainment district

An entertainment and nightlife district could be in the cards for the area surrounding Norfolk‘s upcoming $750 million waterfront resort casino near Harbor Park. The city owns most of the property around the casino site and the ballpark, controlling almost seven acres in an area bordered by the Elizabeth River, railroad tr[...]

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