Biggest ship ever to visit East Coast coming this week By Robert McCabe The Virginian-Pilot The biggest ship to pass through the expanded Panama Canal since it opened nearly a year ago, as well as the biggest ship ever to call on the U.S. East Coast, is expected to knock on the door of…
The Gerald R. Ford returns from sea trials Staff , WVEC 2:32 PM. EDT April 14, 2017 NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) – The first of the U.S. Navy’s new class of aircraft carriers has returned following a week of sea trials. Last Saturday the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) embarked from Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport…
Waterside District Announces Grand Opening Celebration for May 11 – 14, 2017 Waterside District has announced that the official Grand Opening celebration will take place May 11 – 14, 2017. The celebration will be a four-day long event open to the public and filled with live musical acts, events and activities for the entire community….
January 27, 2017 For Immediate Release Naval Station Norfolk and City of Norfolk Kick Off Year Long Centennial Celebration NORFOLK, VA – The world’s largest Naval Station, Naval Station Norfolk is officially turning 100 years old and will spend the year highlighting the installation’s rich history and impact it has had on Hampton Roads,…
Norfolk Festevents Announces A Season of Events along the Elizabeth River Trail Starting May 19 for National Bike to Work Day • FREE & Open to the Public Norfolk, VA (February 9, 2017) –TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park, the premier family friendly outdoor park on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, will host a season…
“Navy Proud”: Norfolk plans celebrations for base’s 100th anniversary By Eric Hartley The Virginian-Pilot NORFOLK The city that’s home to the world’s largest naval base is planning a year full of celebrations for its 100th anniversary. Centennial events for Norfolk Naval Station kick off this week. Officials created a logo featuring the slogan “Norfolk: Navy…
Eisenhower strike group back in time for New Year’s By Courtney Mabeus NORFOLK As the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower steamed out of Norfolk Naval Station in June, some of the aircraft carrier’s sailors said they already missed Chipotle. Here’s hoping the several fast-casual burrito joints in the region are stocked and ready. More than 6,000…
Virginia-Based Rappahannock Oyster Co. to open at Waterside District Spring 2017 November 28, 2016 THE CORDISH COMPANIES UNVEIL SEAFOOD CONCEPT WITH FAMILY ROOTS AND SUSTAINABLE MISSION The Cordish Companies is excited to announce that Rappahannock Oyster Co. will join the mix of local and national restaurants at Waterside District. Rappahannock Oyster, which hails from Topping,…
Media Contact: Jason Nichols E: [email protected] P: 757-441-2345 Norfolk Festevents Releases Initial 2017 Festival & Event Dates Norfolk, VA, (November 23, 2017) – Norfolk Festevents and the City of Norfolk are pleased to announce the initial Norfolk Festevents 2017 Schedule of Events. We invite you to discover all of the excitement of Norfolk’s waterfronts by…
USS Stout returns to Naval Station Norfolk USS Stout homecoming Staff , WVEC 8:01 PM. EST November 13, 2016 NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) — The USS Stout returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk today. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer left in May for a six-month deployment operating in the U.S. fifth and sixth fleet…
