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Norfolk Arts Commission Opens Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2027

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Fiscal Year 2027, Funding, Grant, Norfolk Arts Grant, Norfolk Residents, Norfolk va

Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations serving Norfolk residents are invited to apply. NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Arts Commission has invested

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Virginia Beach Housing Matters: Breaking Down Affordable Buzzwords

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Affordable Housing, Community Development, Cost of Living, Urban Planning, Virginia Beach Va

Your guide to understanding key affordable housing terms, tools and types, from subsidized to public to workforce. A random sample

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Norfolk Stands Up for Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Child Abuse Prevention, City Hall, Community Event, Local Event, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Norfolk va

Community invited to join in awareness and support. NORFOLK, Va. – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the City of

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Celebrate Spring at Virginia Beach Cherry Blossom Festival

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Cherry Blossom Festival, Local Event, Spring, Spring Festival, Virginia Beach

Take in the magic of cherry blossoms, March 27-April 3. Spring comes alive in Virginia Beach as the annual Cherry Blossom

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Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Board Appointments, board of education, Governor Abigail Spanberger, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Richmond Va

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced board appointments. “When I think about the more than 100 Virginians we’ve appointed

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Decorated Military Strategist Brian Butler to Mentor Leaders at Hampton

March 18, 2026 HRMessenger Staff Event, Hampton University, HBCU, Legacy Building, Mentorship, Military Leadership

Veteran communicator, White House advisor, and industry leader brings real-world insight on discipline, influence, and legacy-building to emerging professionals HAMPTON,

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Live Green Norfolk Returns to Lafayette Park This Spring

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 HRMessenger Staff City of Norfolk, earth day, Lafayette Park, Local Events, Norfolk, Norfolk Park

Celebrate community and sustainability ahead of Earth Day NORFOLK, Va. – Keep Norfolk Beautiful, the City of Norfolk and Friends of

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MEAC Announces Women’s Tournament Bracket; Morgan Enters Sixth Seed

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 HRMessenger Staff HBCU News, HBCU sports, MEAC, Morgan state university, Norfolk State University, Norfolk va, NSU

NORFOLK, Va. –The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) on Thursday night announced the women’s pairings for the 2026 MEAC Basketball Tournament,

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City of Newport News Launches “Good Neighbor Patrol Vehicle”

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 HRMessenger Staff city council, City of Newport News, Good Neighbor Patrol Vehicle, newport news va, Technology

Newport News, VA – The City of Newport News is rolling out the Good Neighbor Patrol Vehicle, a new community-focused initiative

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Norfolk’s Ocean View Goes Green for 59th Parade

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 HRMessenger Staff City of Norfolk, Local Event, Norfolk, Norfolk va, Ocean View, Parade, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick's Day Parade

NORFOLK, Va. – The 59th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set to march through Ocean View on Saturday, March 14, at

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