The American Dream: It started here. The Virginia Company, founded in 1606, was a joint-stock corporation similar to other international trading companies of its day. From this early commercial venture, the United States ultimately was founded.
The Dixie Restaurant has a sign on the door boasting about Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” having filmed there, not far from where Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks filmed their upcoming comedy “Ithaca” on Sycamore Street. “Mercy Street,” which wrapped filming in June, saw crowds of costumed actors and actresses fill Olde Towne Petersburg for weeks.
By Christina Nukols, Office of the Governor RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the […]
By Becca Mitchell, WTKR NORFOLK – Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Wednesday morning a $350 […]
By Staff Reports, The Progress-Index PETERSBURG — The Cameron Foundation has awarded $2 million in […]
By Nate Delesline III, The Virginian-Pilot Quipping the cargo vessel MOL Benefactor is “rightfully named,” […]
By Michael Martz, Richmond Times-Dispatch Virginia has won a $165 million federal grant to unlock […]
By Sarah Vogelsong, The Progress-Index HOPEWELL — When it comes to recreation, Hopewell isn’t monkeying […]
In June, members of Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) board of directors and […]
The Gateway Region is already home to a long list of attractions and lifestyle amenities […]