Walker & Dunlop Arranges $142M in Financing for Virginia MF Construction Projects
Walker & Dunlop has arranged nearly $142 million in financing for the construction of two multifamily communities in Virginia. The financings will support the development of 612 market-rate apartments across Chesapeake and Chesterfield County. Walker & Dunlop FHA Finance arranged the transactions on behalf of Bonaventu
Chesapeake students return to the classroom under a new superintendent
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It’s back to school for students in Chesapeake. This year, the district will be led by Dr. Doug Brubaker, who was selected by the school board in July. Dr. Brubaker officially started in mid-August but has a plan to get the ball rolling; he calls it a 100-day starting plan. “It’s […]
Community outreach event at Braywood Manor in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Hope & Ability Workforce Foundation will host a special community outreach event at Braywood Manor Saturday, Sept. 19. The event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Braywood Manor, at 7000 Auburn Ave., will provide Braywood Manor residents with free clothing from Joe & Bella, along wi
Battleship Wisconsin moves for first time in nearly 26 years
The 82-year-old ship was moved a few feet so crews could replace deteriorated marine fenders between the vessel and the pier at Nauticus museum in downtown Norfolk.
NPD: Pedestrian seriously injured in East Little Creek Road motorcycle accident
A 39-year-old man was seriously injured following a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian Monday night in Norfolk, according to police.
‘Save the Wrack’: Some Sandbridge residents worry beach grooming is driving away shorebirds
Eve Butts has lived in Sandbridge for more than three decades, and visited often before that. Over the years, one of her favorite beachgoing pastimes became watching the shorebirds that would flock to the area and poke around the shoreline, such as sandpipers. “The shorebirds were always entertainment for us,”...
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth to host job fair
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is set to host a direct job fair on Sept. 28. The fair will take place at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library in Virginia Beach from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. NMCP will be using the YELLO tool, which is a government-authorized talent acquisition tool […]
Hampton VA opens Western Branch outpatient clinic in Chesapeake
The 27,000-square-foot facility includes primary care, mental health services, diagnostic imaging, and the first Veterans Health Administration drive-through pharmacy.
New training facility coming to Portsmouth to address technician shortage
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A new hands-on training center is coming to Portsmouth to address the growing shortage of skilled technicians. Launched by Phillips Corporations, Phillips Workforce is new development division focused on accelerated, employer-aligned training for industrial and manufacturing employers. This new
Leaks keep piling up for Pembroke Towers tenant
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Since moving into her Pembroke Towers apartment a few years ago, Christine Bonavita submitted hundreds of work orders for leaking problems, catching them in cups, buckets and on camera. For the past several days, water kept leaking through the ceiling of the primary bedroom, flooding her carpet. I
