Norfolk Archive

Two killed in early morning car crash in Norfolk

NORFOLK Two people were killed and two others were injured in a single-vehicle crash early this morning, police said.

Heavy holiday traffic prompts VDOT to delay HRBT work

NORFOLK The Virginia Department of Transportation scrapped plans to continue working at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel early Sunday because of heavy traffic, a spokeswoman said.

Norfolk eatery relocates, another sold

Two tidbits for downtown Norfolk restaurant junkies to chew on: Machismo Burrito Bar, on West York Street in Freemason, plans to move by the end of the month to the corner of Boush Street and College Place. And 219, closed since at least March, has been bought by a restaurateur who already has four eateries in the vicinity.

New U.S. citizens take oaths at Town Point Park

NORFOLK Puffy white clouds in the blue skies above Waterside. Perfect breeze. Special day. Ian and Keyauntay Co sat munching fresh veggies and enjoying the summer sunshine. Ian is from the Philippines. And now he is a brand new citizen of the United States.

Norfolk firefighters extinguish church blaze

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Firefighters have extinguished a fire at the Faith In Action Church at 4603 Cape Henry Ave. Units responded to the blaze at approximately 10:30 a.m., said Capt. Mike Marsala, a spokesman for the fire department.

How to find a parking spot during Harborfest 2009

Find a spot to park your car during Harborfest 2009.

Catch up on opening day of Harborfest 2009

Did you miss out on the opening of Harborfest yesterday? Never fear! We were there to catch all the action. Check our our video to see the sights at Town Point Park on its opening day.

Housing plan is part of Lamberts Point revival

NORFOLK Thomas Harris has lived in Lamberts Point for 31 years, long enough to remember when a trucking company operated from 26th Street behind his house and when a mason there turned one building into a junkyard. Crime and drugs were a problem, with vagrants hanging out on the block, Harris said. "You name it, it was there," he said.

Park shows off a new look, and fans like what they see

NORFOLK The waterfront was crowned the main attraction at Friday's much anticipated re opening of Town Point Park with the city's 33rd Harborfest celebration. As part of the downtown park's $11.5 million face-lift, the grounds were terraced and the stage relocated so the view of the Elizabeth River became the focal point. And people noticed.

Town Point Park gets last changes before Norfolk's big party

NORFOLK The interactive fountains dance. The landscape lighting flickers in a rainbow of colors. The JumboTron - a giant screen television - broadcasts live images of the Elizabeth River.