City Manager issues statement
Mayor Alexander, Councilwoman Graves and Councilwoman McClellan Took Oath of Office
Several recreation centers and libraries reopen with restrictions as part of rollout
Credit Card, E-Check Payments Have Resumed
Records show a metal box contains artifacts from 1899
Following the Oath of Office Ceremony, Norfolk City Council will hold an organizational meeting to elect the Vice-Mayor.
Click the link below to see the formal City Council Agenda actions.
The MacArthur Memorial will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 with restrictions in place.
New battleship programming, curated adventures, and waterfront restaurant await guests.
The City of Norfolk is excited to resume its scooter program with Lime beginning Wednesday, June 17.
Recent data has shown African-Americans and other minority groups are at a greater risk for severe illness from the coronavirus.
The Norfolk Department of Public Health has now lifted the Swimming Advisories posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Norfolk is launching the Beach Ambassador Program today in partnership with Festevents following the reopening of the city’s beaches.
Norfolk is the first locality in the region to pursue this new innovative financing option.
In just under two hours, contractors removed the statue, known as Johnny Reb, at the top of the downtown Confederate Monument.
"It is our intent to remove the statue by August 7, the earliest possible date allowed by law."
Norfolk reopened all dog parks, the Northside skate park, neighborhood parks and public tennis courts on Friday.
Water testing conducted yesterday revealed enterococci bacteria levels at this site exceeding State Water Quality Standards.
On Healing and Future Commission on Social Equity and Economic Opportunity.
Taxpayers have another option to make personal property and real estate payments.
"To examine, evaluate and discuss disparities in health, I am forming a Mayor’s Commission on Social Equity and Economic Opportunity. "
The Norfolk Department of Public Health has now lifted the Swimming Advisory posted on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 for East Community Beach.
Masai giraffes are currently listed as endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
The decision was made following Governor Northam’s announcement on May 28 to extend Phase 1 another week.
There are 1,307 Virginian Vietnam veterans listed on The Vietnam Veterans Memorial best known as “The Wall." Only one photo is missing.
"Beachgoers must swim at their own risk."
City Council actions on the May 26, 2020 formal agenda are available here.
The Work Session agenda for June 2 City Council is now available.
A face covering includes anything that covers your nose and mouth, such as a mask, scarf, or bandana.
Norfolk Department of Public Health has now lifted the Swimming Advisories posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 for Ocean View Park.
Two new letters have been added to the Armed Forces Memorial to commemorate the soldiers lost who served in Iraq and in Afghanistan.
A free resource guide and toolkit with downloadable guides, signs, and stencils are available for businesses at www.norfolk.gov/OpenNorfolk.
The current City Council Agenda actions are available here.
The City of Norfolk’s offices will close on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.
More than 2,000 masks and protective items were donated to Sentara Healthcare.
Norfolk Department of Public Health has issued Swimming Advisories for Ocean View Park, Sarah Constant, 10th View, and 13th View beaches.
UPDATED: Free parking in the York Street city parking garage and Lot 42 (near Popeyes) extended until 10a Saturday, May 23.
“Governor’s staff notified Norfolk prior to Monday’s announcement that Virginia Beach reopen their beaches, with restrictions, on Friday."
Election officials encourage voters to wear protective masks.
Residents affected by nuisance flooding caused by rainfall from Tropical Storm Arthur may park in the York Street city garage.