Norfolk recently won a $25 million state grant to support its massive effort to protect the city from catastrophic flooding during storms; half is earmarked for non-structural improvements. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools leaders presented the first phase of a multi-year consolidation plan, with students from Norview and Oceanair Elementary schools being reassigned to others. Rip it.
Mayor Kenny Alexander was appointed to the role as interim president of Richard Bland, which he’ll assume in mid May. Rip it.
Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi joined nine prosecutors from across the country to pursue charges against federal agents breaking state laws. Rip it.
2025 crime statistics show a dramatic decrease in violent crimes in Norfolk. Rip it.
Heating centers are open across the region to support our neighbors in need as temperatures drop low. Rip it.
A federal judge sided with the City of Norfolk in a lawsuit that alleged the City’s use of Flock license plate reading cameras was a violation of Fourth Amendment rights. Rip it.
State Delegate (and new local hero) Alex Askew is working to pass a resolution that would require a new feasibility study for expanding Light Rail to the Virginia Beach ocean front. Rip it.
According to HRTPO officials congestion across Hampton Roads has been steadily increasing in recent years. The lack public transit investments was not mentioned. Rip it.
A new Wason Center Poll says Virginians largely support reproductive rights protections, legalized retail cannabis, increase minimum wages, but are less decided on gun control and redistricting. Rip it.
A Virginia circuit court on Tuesday struck down a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at giving lawmakers the option to redraw congressional districts mid-decade. Rip it.
Minimum requirements for paid family and sick leave might be coming to Virginia if lawmakers pass a bill under consideration. Rip it.
Virginia is considering joining a group of other states setting up volunteer cybersecurity incident response team. Rip it.
Recently introduced legislation is aiming to stop menhaden reduction fishing, which has been blamed for declining Bay life. Rip it.
City officials say select Broadway shows will move to Harrison Opera House during the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 seasons while Chrysler Hall undergoes renovation. Rip it.
News 3, the Scripps Howard Fund, and community members bought $43,000 in books for Title 1 schools. Rip it.
It’s more than a little chilly outside, but don’t you worry, the pigs at the Virginia Zoo are wrapped up in their blankets. Rip it.
NSU Men’s Basketball fell to Morgan State this week. They’ll take on Howard this upcoming weekend. Rip it.
The d’Art Center is seeking glass artists for an upcoming exhibit. Rip it.
The Hermitage Museum has announced it’s 10th Annual Immersive Series: “What Remains” with Rouge VA, opening March 19th. Rip it.
Beethoven, Dvořák, and the Princess Bride have landed on the Symphony’s calendar. Rip it.
A Brothers Concert Series is in the works, with a location on the way. Rip it.
Starting January 28th, the Va Stage Company performs “Wait Until Dark” at the historic Well’s Theater. Rip it.
Danlie Cuenca, a graduate of Norview High School in Norfolk, has been named the United States Navy Band’s 2025 Sailor of the Year for her vocal talents. Rip it.
Hippie Sabotage takes over the Norva on April 19th. Rip it.
Live from the Music Room, an exclusive Hermitage Museum series, is back this spring. Rip it.
Virginia Opera is performing 'Intelligence,' which is based on two Richmond women who worked for the North during the Civil War. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Tapio Wirkkala: Still at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Nam June Paik: Electric Television at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Merged: A National Juried Exhibition of Collage & Assemblage at d’Art Center. Rip it.
ImPRESSion: A National Juried Exhibit of Printmaking at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Mixed Media Abstractions by Anita Bradley at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Neil Dion’s Weird Trails at Zeke’s. Rip it.
Preliminary estimates show a roughly 20,000-household drop in 2026 enrollment in Virginia's Health Benefit Exchange. Rip it.
ODU economists are predicting continued slowing growth in Hampton Roads for 2026. Rip it.
Auto shops are filling up as temperatures drop and damage cars. Rip it.
Legislation is advancing through the General Assembly to restrict future data centers to industrially zoned areas. Rip it.
A big order of new battleships might be coming to the 757, nearly 30 years after the last one was retired. Rip it.
Glass Light Hotel is offering essential workers special discounted rates for the winter storm this weekend. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk is hosting a workshop on launching brick and mortar businesses at Assembly next week. Rip it.
The Port of Virginia has been awarded $313 million through the Clean Ports Program to accelerate a move to net-zero emissions by 2040. Rip it.
The ODU School of Cybersecurity has begun to work with the U.S. Cyber Command on matters of national cybersecurity. Rip it.
The annual median sales price in Virginia rose to $425,000 last year, up 3.2% from 2024. Rip it.
Local business owners say trying to do business at the Norfolk Pagoda has been a nightmare. Rip it.
The Admirals are hitting the ice all weekend, with plenty of competitive drama to go around. Rip it.
The Princess Bride in Concert: showing the film with a live orchestra comes to Chrysler Hall on February 13th. Rip it.
Fri Jan 30
Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week. All Day. Rip it.
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Paint Anything with Confidence, a Masterclass Workshop with Nancy Tankersley at d'Art Center. 9:00 am. Rip it.
The Road So Far Tour at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Winter Wonderland Stroll Market at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Snowflake Market at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Tasting at The Green Onion. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Acid Fish Popup at Only You Lougne. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Friends of Foster Care 10th Anniversary Diamond Anniversary Gala at the Main. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
80s Music Bingo at Benchtop Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
IgNITE: Mad Hatter at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Millennial vs. Gen Z Trivia Night at COVA Brewing Company. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Trois-Rivieres Lions - Admirals Fight Hunger at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Phil Hanley at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Intelligence | Norfolk at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Don't You Forget About Prom (an 80s Movie-Inspired Adult Prom) at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
J Dilla Tribute w/ DJ BEE Freshtopia at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Barricade performs live at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Gertie's Gang Jello Night at MJ's Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tim Bakner performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Gabrham Lincolnn performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
The Goodfoot performs live at Chicho’s Backstage. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Plot Party! High Octane Comedy at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Jan 31
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Le Marche Du Soleil Popup at Vessel Craft Coffee. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Shabbat Shira at Temple Israel in Norfolk. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Waves of Care Community Fair at Mary D Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Diversity Gallery Reception at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Low Country Oyster Roast at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Chili Cook-off + Hot Sauce Tasting at NuLand Hot Sauce. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Black BRAND Graduation at Norfolk State University. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Snow Fun Potluck at LarchmontUMC. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Anime Bazaar: Gamer Edition at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Great Mercy performs live at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Pearloid Album Release at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fox & the BEAR performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
PC Duo performs live at at Wasserhund Brewing Company. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Trois-Rivieres Lions - Youth Hockey Night at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm.. Rip it.
The Movement performs live at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Myra Smith & The Phoenix Collective performs live at Boss Queens Soul Cafe. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Khalil G performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
UFC 325: Volkanovski v. Lopes 2 at Waterside District. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ CJ performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Improvageddon at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Feb 1
Le Marche Du Soleil Popup at Vessel Craft Coffee. 8:00 am. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Grain. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
LGBTQ+ Yoga at Eleanor's Norfolk. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Self Care NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Flow + Brunch at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Little League Registration at Guads At Granby. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Game Day Watch Party at Waterside District. 1:00 pm.. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Working Families Party 757 Wolf Pack Welcome Gathering at Coalescence Coffee. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Desperate Measures at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Live Music Bingo with Nate Sacks at The Annex. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Written by Strangers featuring Sketch and Release at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
It’s the slowest time of year for Restaurants. Support them by showing up to Restaurant Week. Rip it.
Fried green tomatoes with a special Thai spin on it. Rip it.
Catch a prosciutto & onion tart on the Codex Restaurant Week menu. Rip it.
Fuzzy Sweater lattes and “Rat lattes” are the latest creations coming out A Latte. Rip it.
It’s cold outside but you can heat it up with a jalapeno strawberry craft latte from Kobros. Rip it.
All you can eat oysters and two of Norfolk’s finest craft beers. That’s a nice Saturday. Rip it.
Trade your email for a cup of She Crab soup down at Captain Groovy’s. Rip it.
Does Four Eleven have you drooling or is that just me? Rip it.
If you really love your partner, take them to Ilo Bistro for the special Valentine’s Day menu. Rip it.
Dry-aged beef burgers are back on the menu at Legrand. Rip it.
