The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February but Hampton Roads may not feel a big impact thanks in part to the maritime, military ...

Governor Abigail Spanberger recently announced the city is investing $10.5 million in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) operations in the city, opening up 53 new jobs.

‘Pledge’ for Portsmouth live dealer studio sweetens the deal for iGaming bill, but blindsides mayor ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Along the industrial waterfronts of Hampton Roads, shipbuilders have thousands of open jobs, but they can’t find enough workers to fill those slots. Meet the sights and sounds of ...

Both Democrat-controlled chambers passed bills that would increase the minimum wage incrementally to $15 an hour by Jan. 1, 2028; require employers to provide paid sick leave; and establish a paid ...

The University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service forecasts modest economic growth, fewer jobs and rising unemployment this year.

Kasia Grzelkowski has been the leader of VersAbility for 20 years, and she oversaw the opening of VersAbility Tech Center to ...

Two new economic reports paint a pessimistic picture for the Virginia economy, particularly its two biggest regional economies. They matter to rural Virginia because that’s where much of our ...

With just days remaining in the 2026 legislative session, Virginia lawmakers are running out of time to reach agreement on a new two-year state budget, even as Democrats control the governor’s office ...

Proposed legislation that would mandate paid sick leave for workers is moving through the Virginia General Assembly.

After 4 weeks of training, tests, and resume building, one Portsmouth woman is celebrating a major milestone in her journey ...

NFIB’s February Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index ticked up nearly 1 point to 103.5, showing further ...