The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority risks losing federal funding as an 88% occupancy rate and millions in needed repairs leave roughly 200 Young Terrace apartments vacant. Rip it.
City Council approved a $3 million study with the Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate extending Norfolk's $6.1 billion floodwall system into Berkley and Campostella. Rip it.
YIMBY Hampton Roads presented its Champion of Housing awards—cheekily dubbed 'The Homies'—to Norfolk City Councilmembers Carlos Clanton and Jeremy McGee, alongside WPA co-founder Mel Price. Rip it.
Norfolk is asking state lawmakers for the authority to levy escalating civil penalties on chronic negligent landlords, aiming to protect the city's aging and unsubsidized affordable housing stock. Rip it.
Major resurfacing projects on East Princess Anne Road and Lafayette Boulevard kick off this week, bringing lane closures, temporary parking bans, and detours through April 2027. Rip it.
State lawmakers warn that future tunnel discounts could be in jeopardy after Norfolk and Portsmouth drivers claimed less than half of the $101 million set aside for toll relief. Rip it.
The Norfolk School Board voted unanimously to shutter four elementary schools—Granby, Lindenwood, P-B Young, and Tarrallton—at the end of this academic year as Phase II consolidation moves forward. Rip it.
ODU’s annual food drive surpassed its goal by collecting 171,208 items and donations, providing nearly 40,000 meals for Norfolk Public Schools families and the on-campus pantry. Rip it.
Researchers from ODU and CHKD are deploying AI to map childhood asthma hotspots across Hampton Roads, where children are hospitalized at nearly twice the statewide rate. Rip it.
Hospital violence intervention programs across Hampton Roads, including Sentara Norfolk General's Foresight initiative, have helped slash re-injury rates to 3% and avoid more than $100 million in statewide healthcare costs. Rip it.
Regulators voted to cut the Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvest cap to 33,847 metric tons by 2028, overriding objections from Virginia officials representing the East Coast's last industrial reduction fleet. Rip it.
Despite summer flash flooding, Norfolk remains more than 12 inches behind on normal rainfall this year because fast-moving storms dumped runoff straight into the Chesapeake Bay instead of soaking the ground. Rip it.
A $522,000 state preservation grant will fund building envelope repairs for Downtown’s historic St. John’s AME Church. Rip it.
Carnival Cruise Line kicked off a $300,000 nationwide military support initiative in Norfolk, hosting 150 military families for a day of events that included lunch aboard the docked Carnival Sunshine. Rip it.
The Salvation Army’s Kroc Center opened late registration for its Heartstrings and Valves after-school program, pairing hot meals, homework help, and music lessons for first through sixth graders. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport opened post-security pet relief rooms in Concourses A and B, complete with synthetic K9 turf and decorative fire hydrants to save traveling pets a second trip through TSA. Rip it.
HRT extended its $2 OnDemand rideshare service in Chesapeake and Hampton through January 2, keeping the microtransit pilot rolling through the holidays before wrapping up. Rip it.
The FBI is expanding local operations in Norfolk by adding a second counterintelligence squad and bolstering its violent crime unit through 2026, following its administrative consolidation under Richmond. Rip it.
The U.S. Navy logged a 10-year high for major ship and aviation accidents in fiscal year 2026, with many incidents involving vessels deployed from Hampton Roads. Rip it.
Seven months into their Middle East deployment, the 4,500 sailors aboard the USS George H.W. Bush face an uncertain return to Norfolk amid strained supply lines and regional tensions. Rip it.
Facing public scrutiny over data sharing and privacy compliance, 17 Virginia localities are scaling back or reconsidering their use of police license plate readers. Rip it.
Judge Rebecca Beach Smith blocked salvagers from auctioning off Titanic artifacts, exercising Norfolk federal court jurisdiction originally established by a single recovered wine decanter. Rip it.
Tidewater Community College received a $494,000 federal grant to launch a campus suicide prevention initiative, training faculty, staff, and student leaders to connect students with crisis care. Rip it.
Old Dominion University welcomed its inaugural cohort of CyberAICorps scholars, becoming one of the nation's first schools to train students under the NSF program for federal cybersecurity and AI careers. Rip it.
Old Dominion held off a late Norfolk State comeback to win 71-60 at Echols Hall, earning the Monarchs their seventh straight crosstown rivalry victory. Rip it.
Fresh off a 2-1 Big East championship victory over UConn, the ODU field hockey team heads to Cambridge on Friday to face Harvard in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. Rip it.
Old Dominion snapped a three-game skid on Saturday, forcing six turnovers and limiting Coastal Carolina to 20 rushing yards in a 21-8 road victory. Rip it.
Norfolk State football coach Michael Vick took responsibility for the botched late-game play call that cost the Spartans a win against North Carolina Central, absolving quarterback Deljay Bailey of blame. Rip it.
Shadasia Brackens scored 17 points to lead Old Dominion women's basketball past Virginia State 69-55 in Thursday's home opener, pushing the Monarchs to 2-0 despite 24 turnovers. Rip it.
Brehdan Engum scored two minutes into overtime Sunday to lift the Norfolk Admirals past Trenton 4-3 at Scope, clinching a two-win weekend homestand. Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum reunited a 1911 Tiffany stained-glass window separated for more than 50 years after a curator spotted its missing panels online. Rip it.
Broadway playwright Keenan Scott II chose Norfolk State University to stage the world premiere of his century-spanning drama "The Migration LP," co-commissioned alongside the Virginia Arts Festival. Rip it.
Generic Theater has moved into its new home at the Norfolk Masonic Temple on Granby Street, opening auditions next week for Jordan Harrison's "Marjorie Prime." Rip it.
Rachel 'RJ' Jaffe’s new installation at Norfolk International Airport, presented with the Chrysler Museum, layers glass, mosaic, and suspended feathers in an exploration of patience and peace. Rip it.
The Virginia Zoo welcomed bearded emperor tamarins Nacho and Killari, moving the mustachioed pair into the World of Reptiles Conservatory alongside two resident white-faced sakis. Rip it.
Church Street's historic Attucks Theatre opens its gallery for Saturday afternoon hours through November 28, pairing visual art exhibitions with free live sax sets and spoken word. Rip it.
Harbor City Swing is keeping 1940s lindy hop alive in Norfolk, hosting weekly lessons and community social dances every Wednesday night. Rip it.
The Perry Glass Studio’s Vitreous Valor program welcomes local veterans into the hot shop for free glassmaking sessions paired with shared meals and art therapy. Rip it.
Little Theatre of Norfolk set the cast for director Juan Gelpi’s upcoming staging of Thornton Wilder’s allegorical comedy “The Skin of Our Teeth,” opening Jan. 15. Rip it.
The Virginia International Tattoo marks its 30th anniversary at Scope Arena from April 22 to 25, gathering international military bands, bagpipers, dancers, and drill teams. Rip it.
Virginia MOCA teams up with Thank You Gallery for Night Shift VI, taking over the museum after hours with regional DJs, a sprawling maker market, and late-night food trucks. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Is, Was: Glass and Metal by Christopher Wilmarth at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry from the Dallas Museum of Art at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Arthur Jafa: Love Is the Message, The Message Is Death at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Define Yourself! at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Interplay between Figures: Drawing from Life at the Chrysler Museum (through Dec. 6). Rip it.
VIVID ’26: An Annual Juried National Exhibit of LOUD, BOLD, and VIBRANT Artworks at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Contrive: A National Exhibit of Manipulated & Reimagined Photography at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Jazz Got Loose at The Gallery at the Attucks (open Saturday, noon to 4pm). Rip it.
Artists in Residence: Past and Present by the CAN Foundation at Assembly NFK. Rip it.
Handwork at the Hermitage: A National Collaboration with Craft in America at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
The Sloane Collection at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
2 Sisters \ 2 Mediums: Fiber Art by Macie Rollins and Paintings by Alicia Ringenberg at The Gallery at Elation. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Pursuit of Peace by Rachel 'RJ' Jaffe at Norfolk International Airport. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk Council President and CEO Mary Miller announced her retirement after leading the organization since 2013, staying in the post until a national search secures her successor in 2027. Rip it.
Six new rail-mounted gantry cranes arrived at Norfolk International Terminals, advancing a nearly $150 million North Berth overhaul slated to boost annual capacity to 3.6 million container units by 2027. Rip it.
Consumer advocates are urging state regulators to block NextEra’s $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, arguing a failed merger would trigger a $4.83 billion termination fee that could benefit Virginia ratepayers. Rip it.
Jewelry brand La Maya Blush and skincare studio Sunkissed by Kel are expanding from pop-up kiosks into full storefront spaces inside Selden Market this month. Rip it.
The Slover expanded its Downtown Norfolk footprint with 235 Commons, a new adaptable event and lounge venue equipped with booth seating and a mobile bar. Rip it.
Cozy Cove Bookshop opened a temporary brick-and-mortar shop in Ocean View’s East Beach Square, bringing adult genre fiction, romance, and gifts to Shore Drive through December. Rip it.
North Colley-based firm 1.oak Financial earned B Corp certification alongside recognition on the Inc. 5000 list and honors from The Civic 50 Hampton Roads. Rip it.
HRT is making on-the-spot contingent job offers for bus operators and mechanics during a career fair this Friday at its 18th Street Norfolk headquarters. Rip it.
Push Comedy Theater is transforming the NEON District into a tabletop fantasy realm this weekend, bringing free role-playing spectacles, vendors, and costumed quests to Granby Street and The Plot. Rip it.
Keep Norfolk Beautiful and Norfolk Public Library take over Ocean View’s Pretlow branch this Saturday for UpCycle, offering hands-on sewing, composting demos, and swaps to repurpose everyday household waste. Rip it.
The Tidewater African Cultural Alliance takes over the Attucks Theatre this Sunday with Ivorian music, dance, fashion, and food for a free cultural showcase. Rip it.
The 12th annual Great Hot Cocoa War returns to Downtown Nov. 21 through 28, with shops pouring competing $2 cups and leaving it to your vote to crown this year's champion. Rip it.
The Grand Illumination Parade lights up Downtown on Saturday, Nov. 21 with giant balloons, decorated floats, incredible marching bands and more. Rip it.
Fri November 13
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Grateful Smoothies. 6:00 am. Rip it.
757 Curious: Shop Local at Gather Norfolk. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Friday the 13th Tattoo Flash Day at Otzi Tattoo Agency. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Transit Career Fair at HRT HQ. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Secrets of the Hermitage Tour at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Tattoo Expo at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. Rip it.
Friday Night Live: Mike Gombas at Cova Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Winterfest on the Wisconsin: Christmas in Neverland at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
STIR Gathering - Local Artists & Art Administrators Networking Event (Free) at d'Art Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Wild Horse Nine at The Naro Cinema. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Italian-American Mob Wine Dinner at Todd Jurich's Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night: Journey to the Far Side of the Sun at ODU's Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Horror Movie Trivia at Maker's Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bodyguard at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Sally Rose Album Release + Community Witch at The Annex. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo with Nick Taylor at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Yung Gravy: The Joyrider Tour at Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
durag daf at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ JERM Performing Live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Spotlight Drag Show at The Shed at MJ's Tavern. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat November 14
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Apelu. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Maintaining Our Metropolis: A Code Enforcement Workshop at 835 Glenrock Rd. 8:30 am. Rip it.
Save Norfolk's Tree Canopy at Hermitage Museum. 9:00 am. Rip it.
La Neige Home Décor at East Beach Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach / EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Community Days at the Virginia Zoo. 9:30 am. Rip it.
UpCycle Festival at Pretlow Library. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Allies in Freedom: America 250 & 80 Years of U.S.–Philippine Friendship at MacArthur Memorial. 10:00 am. Rip it.
The Push Dragon Faire in the NEON District. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
City Girls Walk: Downtown Norfolk at Visit Norfolk. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Holly Jolly Gnomes: Ceramic Luminaries at d'Art Center. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Junkheadz Vintage Market at COVA Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Country in the City Fest at 100 Elementary Dr. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tattoo Expo at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. Rip it.
NACC Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry at Pretlow Library. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Community Plant Swap at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Yogi Flight Club: Inversion + Arm Balance Workshop at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 12:15 pm. Rip it.
Chrysler Cares Volunteer Program Open House at Chrysler Museum. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Pagoda and Freemason Architectural Tour at Slover Library. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk Historic Walking Tour at The Mermaid at Bute St. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Poetry and Bass Duet with Tim Seibles and Chris Brydge at Prince Books. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bodyguard The Musical at Harrison Opera House. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Wild Horse Nine at The Naro Cinema. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
The Slover Sing at Slover Library. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Pressed Fest at Smartmouth Pilot House. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk African American History Tour at Norfolk Public Library: Blyden Branch. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
3rd Annual LeGrand Oyster Roast at LeGrand Kitchen. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Familiar and Frumpy Write-In at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Sadhana & Self-Care Retreat Donation Based at Ocean View Yoga. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dayshift - The 30+ Daytime Party at The Granby Theater. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Winterfest Family Overnight Adventure aboard Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Winterfest on the Wisconsin: Christmas in Neverland at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Pre-Show Jazz & Art Brew One Mic at Attucks Theatre. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Northern Lights, Northern Lives: a night with author & photographer Jayme Drew at Eleanor's. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Free Saturday Pre-Show Performance featuring Brian Pinner at The Gallery at the Attucks. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Boss Queens presents: Furioso at Boss Queens Soul Cafe. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bodyguard at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Attucks Jazz Club: Gabriela Allemana with the John Toomey Trio at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
LEVEL UP at Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Drop featuring SIDEQUEST at Waterside District. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
The Meltdown at 80/20 Burger Bar. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Lez-Giving at 37th & Zen. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
For Music Lovers Only: Dutty Intentions at Baxter's on Granby. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Club Slayyy: Slayyyter + Hyperpop Night at The Annex. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun November 15
From Within Runners Club at Equinox Coffee Co. 8:15 am. Rip it.
Community Days at the Virginia Zoo. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Fish, Grits, R&B Karaoke & Football at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Country in the City Fest at 100 Elementary Dr. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tattoo Expo at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. Rip it.
DJ Aone Performing Live at Baxter's. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sundays at Cova Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bodyguard The Musical at Harrison Opera House. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Skeletons in the Christmas Closet: The Old Magic of Yule at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Wild Horse Nine at The Naro Cinema. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
By The Way, Meet Vera Stark at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Afro MANIA: Côte d’Ivoire at Attucks Theatre. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Winterfest on the Wisconsin: Christmas in Neverland at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Merci Football Pickup at Lakewood Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Match Maker VA: Red Carpet Premiere at Granby Theater. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Noman with Serrate, Demons, Known Bloom at Chicho's Pizza Backstage. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Night Sound Bath NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Unity Gain: Live Electronic with Karacell, Syncretist, Architrave, and Bloodx3 at Taphouse Grill. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Donation-Based Yin Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation with Carly at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bodyguard at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke Night at Public House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Hot Freaks at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Holiday cocktail pop-up Miracle returns to Waterside District on November 21, slinging drinks like the Christmapolitan alongside kitschy collectible glassware and wall-to-wall festive decor. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk deli Mercato Di Grazia celebrates its first anniversary this Saturday, marking a full year of stacked Italian subs and imported specialties. Rip it.
Operating across from Doumar’s since 1918, the Stephanitsis family still roasts custom Arabica beans at Norfolk Coffee & Tea Co. using old-school techniques refined over three generations. Rip it.
Recharge after From Within’s three-mile run through Park Place this Sunday, November 15th, with a fragrant Green Cardamom Limeade at Equinox Coffee. Rip it.
Neptune’s Fury Coffee Co. dishes out a warm, savory pulled pork sandwich as an unexpected counter to the usual sweet fall lineup. Rip it.
Hit La Brioche early for shatteringly flaky pain au chocolat and tart, glossy apricot pastries straight from the morning bake. Rip it.
Grab a stool at The Bird and split a batch of golden, sausage-swaddled Scotch eggs alongside late-night drinks. Rip it.
Magnolia & Marlin plates crispy fried fish over braised collard greens and a velvety puree. Rip it.
Crudo Nudo embraces unseasonal Ghent warmth with sweet Japanese scallop crudo bathed in creamy ajo blanco, blood orange, and dill. Rip it.
Pick up four-packs of the tart, jammy She’s My Berry Pie fruited sour fresh from Afterglow’s taproom before it officially hits the draft lines. Rip it.
Vang Go Bistro layers an all-beef Asian Slaw Dog with crisp slaw, jerk aioli, and fried red onions. Rip it.
Saltine sears Wanchese diver scallops golden over soft roasted carrot polenta, giving that North Carolina catch an earthy, velvet base. Rip it.
Outsource Thanksgiving sides to Codex by November 21st, loading your holiday table with piped duchess potatoes, white cheddar mac, and burnt-top Basque cheesecake. Rip it.
Claim your Thanksgiving dessert spread early with Lolly’s frozen pies, scooping spiced pumpkin Biscoff or rich peanut butter buckeye into buttery crusts. Rip it.
Hit the rooftop at Grain this Christmas for a $45 holiday spread loaded with carved prime rib and gingerbread-brined ham from morning to evening. Rip it.
