As things are bustling here in Hampton Roads, we joyfully celebrate the beginning of Spring. One of the hallmark Spring events is the Annual Shamrock Marathon which celebrated its 50th Annual Event on the weekend of March 19-21.  Yes, that’s right, 50 years !   Our company and family typically participate in this race but … Continued

Dear Friends, As we conclude February, we now set our sights on what looks to be a very promising month of March.  With the onset of daylight savings time, St Patrick’s Day, and the beginning of Spring, there are many positive and encouraging initiatives and infrastructure projects scheduled to occur in the coming months in … Continued

Dear Friends, As we start to navigate 2022, MAP Environmental Inc. has certainly begun its new year in earnest.  It has been a very promising start to the new year as we witness many positive and encouraging signs in Hampton Roads.  Many of these signs are triggered by important regional projects including Hampton Roads Bridge … Continued

The MAP team was excited to participate in the 2021 VDOT Local Programs Workshop which took place last week in downtown Norfolk. It’s hard to believe that it had been over 18 months since our staff had attended a conference or workshop, in person, since the beginning of 2020. The conference was a success and … Continued

The Fall semester is now well underway and college campuses are bustling with students, faculty and staff. After more than a year of the pandemic, it is indeed a joy and pleasure to see students – graduate and undergraduate – back to school. At my alma mater, Old Dominion University, the College of Sciences (COS), continues to … Continued

As summer ends and autumn begins, it’s encouraging the see the parking lots of Hampton Roads schools filled with cars and buses in anticipation of the 2021/2022 school year. School supplies are displayed front and center at local retailers, and kids are enjoying one last week of “freedom” before it’s time to hit the books … Continued

If you’re lucky, one of Hampton Road’s best kept secret might be growing on a tree in your own backyard.  Better yet, if you reside in the Southside, you’ve probably even come across this delectable fruit and may not have even known it! Pawpaw (Asimina triloba), one of the largest edible fruit trees in North … Continued

In many ways, Independence Day felt more like “Independence” this year than it has in many years prior. Here at MAP, we’re grateful for the many gifts and opportunities we experience as Americans. This year felt particularly special as we move forward from a time of trials and challenges both as a nation and a … Continued

As the COVID-19 pandemic eases its grip on society, Hampton Roads is witnessing a return to normalcy, particularly with outdoor activities and sporting events. This week, MAP helped lead the Church of the Ascension’s 18th Annual Golf Classic at Heron Ridge Golf Club in Virginia Beach. The event, which garnered close to $20,000, will enable … Continued