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Hampton Roads' leaders get public input on future infrastructure

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:02:11 GMT

On Thursday, local leaders got together at Old Dominion University's Ted Constant Center to plot out where infrastructure should go over the next 25 years.

Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree 1Q sales rise

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:25:26 GMT

Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree says its net income increased 15 percent in the first quarter as consumers spent more at the discount retailer, but shares slid on its outlook.

Cash mobs hitting Hampton Roads

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:22:37 GMT

Pop-up crowds are infusing much-needed sales to local businesses with the help of "Cash Mobs."

Deadline near for public pools to be handicap accessible

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:42:11 GMT

By May 21, all public pools, wading pools and spas must be accessible to the disabled.

Newport News gets creative to save struggling strip malls

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:42:25 GMT

The city has found a formula of incentives that has apparently been helpful in repurposing a lot older strip shopping centers. A facade grant program and commercial tax abatement program are two examples.

PEOPLExpress fined by government

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:59:35 GMT

Federal regulators say the company sold memberships to its traveler club before obtaining federal permission to do business.

Floral sales still struggling this Mother's Day weekend

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:22:30 GMT

One local florist said the economy seems to be slowly creeping back, but he can still tell the difference between this and past Mother's Day sales.

Groups to protest today against Bank of America

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:16:41 GMT

Protesters plan to show up outside the company's annual shareholders' meeting in Charlotte, NC. A group says it will show solidarity at a branch in Va. Beach.

US Postal Service to cut hours, not close offices

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:53:53 GMT

While no post office would be closed, more than 13,000 rural mail facilities could see reduced operations of between two hours and six hours, but only after a review process that is expected to take several months.

Restaurant Week May 5-11 benefits Chesapeake students

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:02:37 GMT

33 restaurants are offering special deals for diners as they raise money for education.