en-us http://www.hreda.com 07.16.2010 "Hampton Roads is uniquely set up to actually create a staged series of test pads, starting with relatively benign conditions and close access to industry, then moving into truly oceanic waters," said George Hagerman, director of offshore wind research for the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium. 2010-07-16 07.13.2010 The list chose "best small cities" from among 746 communities with populations of 50,000 to 300,000. The cities were compared on factors including housing affordability, median income, school quality, arts and leisure, safety, health care, diversity, the local economy and commuting time. 2010-07-13 07.12.2010 Highlights of this week's regional wins. 2010-07-12 07.07.2010 Give yourself a round of applause. If you've donated time to help others, raise money for charitable causes or participated in charity events in the past year, you helped to put Hampton Roads on a very impressive list. 2010-07-07 06.24.2010 NeighborhoodScout found 10 metro areas that are true bright spots for those freshly trained and seeking to start a career or for established workers interested in relocating. 2010-06-24