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1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1170+ words) After years of planning and delays, the Johnson Park redevelopment project has transformed a once-underutilized riverfront into a regional destination, boosting tourism and breathing new life into downtown Norfolk. The park officially reopened to the public in fall 2024, featuring expanded…...

3+ hour ago  (169+ words) Rep. Rich Mc Cormick, R-Ga. , has introduced a bill that would fold Arlington and Alexandria back into Washington, D. C. , undoing an 1846 decision that returned those areas to Virginia. In a statement, Mc Cormick said the "Make DC Square Again Act" would…...

6+ hour, 35+ min ago  (505+ words) A Norfolk Southern train waits at Kenova on Dec. 7, 2025. Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. plan to submit their revised merger application to the Surface Transportation Board next week. The CEOs of both railroads say it will be stronger…...

1+ day, 15+ min ago  (89+ words) Norfolk Botanical Garden is holding its annual Spring Plant Sale this weekend. The sale is happening Saturday and Sunday from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at the garden, located at 6700 Azalea Garden Road. For. .. Norfolk Botanical Garden is holding its annual Spring Plant Sale…...

21+ hour, 52+ min ago  (110+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) " Fire crews are investigating the cause of a two-story residential fire Friday evening in the 100 block of West Lorengo. The firefighters responded to a call at 5: 43 p. m. and foun. .. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) " Fire crews are investigating the cause…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago  (248+ words) NORFOLK, Neb. (KTIV) - The City of Norfolk will turn the lights at Johnson Park in Norfolk red to participate in a nationwide tribute. City officials say Norfolk will participate in the nationwide "Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters" tribute. The…...

18+ hour, 21+ min ago  (46+ words) T. I. , Keyshia Cole, The-Dream, DJ Envy, and Plies headline the Cousinz Festival as it returns to Scope for its third year. T. I. , Keyshia Cole, The-Dream, DJ Envy, and Plies headline the Cousinz Festival as it returns to Scope for its third year....

1+ day, 41+ min ago  (617+ words) Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern and its hopeful acquirer, Omaha-based Union Pacific, are set to refile their merger application to federal regulators by the end of April, executives told investors this week. That's despite "scare tactics" from the deal's opponents, Norfolk Southern…...

22+ hour, 56+ min ago  (210+ words) By JOSH FUNK, AP Transportation Writer Norfolk Southern railroad's first-quarter profit fell 27% because it didn't collect big insurance payments related to the'East Palestine, Ohio, derailment'and its planned merger with Union Pacific added to its costs. Without those unusual costs, the…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (41+ words) Republicans started a redistricting fight to grab more seats in the midterms. But if Virginia's vote survives legal challenges, GOP could be losing. Republicans emerge on back foot from Virginia redistricting referendum...