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Trevor Metcalfe

Trevor Metcalfe covers business for The Virginian-Pilot and the Daily Press. Before moving to Hampton Roads in 2018, he wrote for the Danville Register & Bee in Danville. In his spare time, he enjoys classic movies and attending to his pet cat.

The city of Norfolk says the Virginia Opera owes $270,000 in unpaid rent as the two parties negotiate a new lease for Harrison Opera House. Virginia Opera leaders dispute the claims.

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Virginia Opera in dispute with Norfolk over claims of $270,000 in unpaid rent

June 20, 2024 at 6:37 p.m.

The city of Norfolk says the Virginia Opera owes $270,000 in unpaid rent as the two parties negotiate a new lease for Harrison Opera House. Virginia Opera leaders dispute the...

Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee chair Louise Lucas did not take up any bills on a military tuition program or skill games during a Tuesday meeting, instead directing a working group to bring recommendations later this year.

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No agreement from Virginia Senate on fix for military tuition program, skill games

June 18, 2024 at 7:14 p.m.

Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee chair Louise Lucas did not take up any bills on a military tuition program or skill games during a Tuesday meeting, instead directing a...

Norfolk City Council members repealed a decades-old, unenforced ban on palm-reading and other types of psychic readings at a meeting Tuesday.

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Norfolk repeals longtime unenforced psychic reading ban

June 13, 2024 at 6:21 p.m.

Norfolk City Council members repealed a decades-old, unenforced ban on palm-reading and other types of psychic readings at a meeting Tuesday.

Advocates and developers say a planned housing trust fund could help fix Norfolk's affordable housing crisis. City leaders say the program will act as a flexible funding source to help pay for developments, invest in housing initiatives and other uses.

Housing |
Norfolk has an affordable housing crisis. Advocates say a new city funding program could help.

June 11, 2024 at 1:26 p.m.

Advocates and developers say a planned housing trust fund could help fix Norfolk's affordable housing crisis. City leaders say the program will act as a flexible funding source to help...

Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration announced plans on Wednesday to exit California's strict emissions standards by the end of 2024. The move drew applause from gasoline and auto dealer trade groups and condemnation from Virginia Democrats and environmental groups, who said the administration was overstepping its authority.

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Youngkin pulling Virginia out of clean car emission standards mandate

June 5, 2024 at 6:47 p.m.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration announced plans on Wednesday to exit California's strict emissions standards by the end of 2024. The move drew applause from gasoline and auto dealer trade groups...

Neon District business owners say they're struggling with foot traffic and are concerned about impacts from a city streetscape project. Development of a 220-unit apartment complex would draw new residents to the area, but the project is years off.

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Norfolk’s Neon District is getting a makeover. Businesses worry they won’t survive the construction.

June 2, 2024 at 7:50 a.m.

Neon District business owners say they're struggling with foot traffic and are concerned about impacts from a city streetscape project. Development of a 220-unit apartment complex would draw new residents...

A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction seeking to stop construction of a Dominion Energy wind farm 29 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach.

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Federal judge denies request seeking to stop Virginia Beach wind farm construction

May 29, 2024 at 10:50 p.m.

A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction seeking to stop construction of a Dominion Energy wind farm 29 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach.

Airport officials are asking flyers to use a parking reservation system as lots and decks fill up over the busy Memorial Day weekend.

Transportation |
Norfolk airport parking could near capacity Memorial Day weekend, officials say

May 25, 2024 at 10:27 a.m.

Airport officials are asking flyers to use a parking reservation system as lots and decks fill up over the busy Memorial Day weekend.

Dominion Energy has installed the first foundation of its 176-turbine offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach, the company announced Wednesday.

Business |
Virginia Beach offshore wind farm construction begins

May 24, 2024 at 3:36 p.m.

Dominion Energy has installed the first foundation of its 176-turbine offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach, the company announced Wednesday.

News |
Correction for May 23, 2024

May 22, 2024 at 3:01 p.m.

Due to a reporting error, a story on Wednesday's Page 1 ("Overhauling outdoor dining") omitted a firm that developed Norfolk Outdoor Spaces. Cincinnati-based Yard & Co. developed the program with...

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