Business & Growth

Hampton and Newport News were two of nine Virginia localities to receive the designation from the Main Street program.

The change is one way Congress is trying to address the living conditions of younger troops in Hampton Roads.

Chesapeake history, Suffolk’s growth and a Newport News business owner crafting state rules: Hampton Roads through the news in the past year.

The Defense Commissary Agency is testing opening its stores to a new group of customers.

A startup announced it plans to build a commercial fusion plant outside Richmond. The industry has huge potential for clean energy but has also faced significant challenges.

State lawmakers this week heard a long-awaited report about the impact of data centers. Virginia has become a global hub for the industry.

The $20 million Pay-For-Outcomes program, meant to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay, was directed by the General Assembly this year.

Norfolk’s RISE Resilience Innovations last year funded four startups working on ways to improve and transform flood insurance, using Norfolk as a testing ground.

Yorkie’s in the Virginia Beach ViBe District pairs with a nonprofit to teach kids about the value of community and food.

There is a long-running battle in Virginia over how to manage the menhaden fishery – and the lack of data about the species continues to be front and center.