With reservoir storage dropping to 79%, Norfolk issued a Condition II drought notification mandating restrictions on lawn watering, car washing, and serving restaurant water only upon request. Rip it.
Local election officials are warning voters to prepare for a lengthy, double-sided ballot as early in-person voting begins Friday. Rip it.
WHRO launched a rolling voter guide ahead of the fall elections, featuring questionnaire responses from Norfolk City Council candidates on development and taxes. Rip it.
Norfolk City Council is considering a 300-foot buffer zone around existing short-term rentals in Willoughby Spit, effectively blocking new Airbnbs in the neighborhood. Rip it.
A new digital dashboard tracks Virginia affordable housing units with expiring tax credits, giving Norfolk officials a tool to identify and preserve local properties before they transition to market-rate rents. Rip it.
Hampton Roads cigarette butts become compost, outdoor furniture, and tool handles thanks to Keep Norfolk Beautiful and regional recycling efforts. Rip it.
Chesapeake Bay ospreys suffered their worst breeding season on record, with egg-laying dropping 20% to 30% as birds struggle to find Atlantic menhaden. Rip it.
A new study suggests 80-foot wind fences could cut Newport News coal dust by 90%, but officials have no immediate plans to build them. The barriers have not yet been considered for Lambert’s Point. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools released proposed rezoning maps as the division prepares to close Granby, Lindenwood, P.B. Young, and Tarrallton elementary schools next fall. Rip it.
Virginia lawmakers now require public colleges and state agencies to submit detailed data on the military tuition waiver program after costs spiked from $12 million to $92 million over five years. Rip it.
Tidewater Community College is manually restoring student schedules after a system glitch inadvertently dropped an undisclosed number of students from their fall classes this week. Rip it.
Norfolk philanthropist Joan Brock launched a $200,000 challenge grant to help the ACCESS College Foundation bridge a $300,000 funding gap and support local students heading to college. Rip it.
A volunteer honor guard of 12 registered nurses at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital honors deceased colleagues by wearing traditional attire, retiring their license numbers, and presenting families with a symbolic lamp. Rip it.
To combat rising food assistance theft, Virginia is rolling out new chip-and-tap EBT cards this year, prioritizing Norfolk as one of the first cities to receive the upgrade. Rip it.
Perdue Farms delivered 33,000 pounds of chicken to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore to bolster protein supplies during Hunger Action Month. Rip it.
Food Lion Feeds volunteers renovated Norfolk food pantry Changing Lives 365, installing new ceiling tiles, shelving, and fresh paint. Rip it.
The Norfolk SPCA launched a new volunteer dog-walking program to help shelter dogs get out of their kennels for exercise and mental stimulation. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport honored local first responders, including ORF Police Chief David Huffman, who used vacation days to drive to Ground Zero and assist after 9/11. Rip it.
Following a federal court ruling, Virginia now only strips voting rights for three felony convictions, restoring eligibility to roughly 90% of previously disenfranchised residents. Rip it.
Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency to ease transportation restrictions on hay deliveries as Virginia farmers face a 500,000-ton shortfall due to persistent drought. Rip it.
Virginia directed $12.3 million in opioid settlement funds to 39 projects across 18 state agencies and public universities to boost naloxone distribution, youth education, and campus recovery programs. Rip it.
About 90 USS Kearsarge sailors returned to Naval Station Norfolk after 10 days at sea to find their cars towed from Pier 14 for an on-base concert. Rip it.
Sage, a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever who recently completed an 11-month deployment boosting morale aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, is a semifinalist for the national Hero Dog Award. Rip it.
Old Dominion University named Tim House, currently an athletic advancement leader at Michigan State, as its sixth director of athletics to succeed the retiring Wood Selig in January 2027. Rip it.
HRT is offering free light rail rides to Dick Price Stadium and Harbor Park on Saturday to ease parking shortages during the Norfolk State football and Tides games. Rip it.
Norfolk State hosts Hampton University at Dick Price Stadium this Saturday for the annual Battle of the Bay, with their 16-game series tied. Rip it.
The Norfolk Tides close a tough season at Harbor Park this week with a games against the Charlotte Knights, featuring hat giveaways, postgame fireworks, and concourse pickleball. Rip it.
The ODU Monarchs suffered their first loss of the season in a 44-21 defeat at Virginia Tech on Saturday, plagued by seven sacks and three first-half fumbles. Rip it.
No. 25 Virginia routed Norfolk State 59-3 in the programs' first-ever matchup, capitalizing on early interceptions to hand head coach Michael Vick a lopsided defeat. Rip it.
Norfolk native and former Norview star Kaytron Allen made his NFL debut with the Washington Commanders on Sunday, logging 16 yards and scoring a game-worn jersey from Saquon Barkley. Rip it.
Former curator Brooks Johnson gifted a $2 million endowment to the Chrysler Museum of Art to establish a permanent curator of photography position in honor of his late wife, Germaine Clair. Rip it.
Former flight attendant Corliss Fulton Pruden watched her own 9/11 diversion story play out during Come From Away at the Wells Theatre, where she worked in the 1980s. Rip it.
Norfolk electronic act Karacell and psych-rockers Berries perform at the new Downtown Suffolk Library's annual Shelf Bound Sound music festival on September 19. Rip it.
Elation Brewing debuts its new Cassowary Chaos IPA at the Virginia Zoo's Fall Fest on September 26, alongside local oysters, sheep-wool weaving demonstrations, and a 125th-anniversary time capsule. Rip it.
Theater company ROŪGE brings World War II aviation history to life with an immersive play staged among vintage aircraft at the Military Aviation Museum. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Bloom by Jaida Garrison at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Rip it.
Shrines of Democracy: People and Power in America at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Ilse Bing Between Paris and New York at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry from the Dallas Museum of Art at the Chrysler Museum. 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.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Garden of Tomorrow at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Rip it.
Flowing & Flying: A National Exhibit of Waterbirds and Waterscapes at the d'Art Center. Rip it.
Tiny But Mighty: A National Exhibition of Small Artworks at the d'Art Center. Rip it.
Dominion Energy and NextEra are offering Virginia customers four years of monthly bill credits instead of two, plus extended job protections, to secure their proposed $67 billion merger. Rip it.
Norfolk resident Tami Moore expanded her 10-year-old dog-walking side hustle into Dappy Dayz Dog Bar, a pink mobile trailer serving dog-friendly 'Puptinis' and 'bark-cuterie' boards. Rip it.
The Port of Virginia laid out what its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program is buying: the deepest and widest commercial shipping channels on the East Coast, expanded rail capacity, and modernized terminals built to handle larger cargo volumes. Rip it.
Starting next month, the FBI is downsizing its Norfolk Field Office to a resident agency under Richmond's supervision, raising local concerns about potential staffing and resource cuts. Rip it.
Hampton Roads needs more than 3,500 registered nurses, prompting state efforts to transition military medics, corpsmen, and other veterans into civilian healthcare roles. Rip it.
Virginia’s general fund revenues rose 2.8% in August, driven by strong sales tax collections that kept state collections slightly ahead of official forecasts despite a weakening labor market. Rip it.
State lawmakers are finalizing a regulatory framework for commercial self-driving vehicles, targeting ride-sharing and delivery services ahead of the next General Assembly session. Rip it.
The Navy unveiled a $1.7 billion agreement to build or renovate 8,098 bedrooms across Hampton Roads, including 5,272 beds at Naval Station Norfolk and 614 at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk’s Tida Thai was listed for sale in a local Facebook group. Rip it.
De Rican filed an application with the Norfolk City Planning Commission requesting a permit amendment to build out a dance floor space at their Norfolk venue. Rip it.
Dockside Social filed an application with the Norfolk City Planning Commission requesting conditional use permits to operate a restaurant with extended hours, live entertainment, and on-premises alcohol sales at the former Mack’s Barge location. Rip it.
The crew behind Vino Culture is opening Vazo Wine Social just a few doors down. Rip it.
An 11,648-square-foot property at 1554 Juniper Street sold for $1.41 million, with S.L. Nusbaum's Stephanie Sanker and Martin Murden brokering the deal. Rip it.
Decker Real Estate bought a 5,000-square-foot property at 5552 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard for $625,000. Rip it.
Lane Construction Corp. leased nearly 19,000 square feet at 6300 Tidewater Drive. Rip it.
Fri September 18
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Day & United Way SHR Day of Caring at Larchmont Library. 7:30 am. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
DOLLY DAY: A Celebration of Dolly Parton at Selden Market. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
KinshipNFK music festival at Maker's Craft Brewery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
COVA's 7th Annual Oktoberfest at COVA Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Find Your Voice || Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 5:15 pm. Rip it.
Roc Solid Ready Bag Rally at Norfolk Scope. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Sessions featuring Audien at Waterside District. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Toga Party!! at The Banque. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Beats-N-Pedals Festival at Assembly NFK. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Charlotte Knights at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Family Twilight Trek - Moth Night at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Donation-Based Sound Bath Meditation with Carly at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Volcanic Wines with Maegan at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Between the Lines at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Circle Jerks & Municipal Waste at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Durag Daf and J'Koure' at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
FuegoFest: The Hispanic Heritage Month JAM! at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo with Nick Taylor at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tophouse at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Auntie Lorraine Presents "I'm Funny, Gifted and Wild!" at Wells Theatre. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch Performing Live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Teacher's Pet - Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat September 19
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Karla's Beach House. 7:00 am. Rip it.
International Coastal Cleanup at Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Garden Artists: Autumn Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
2026 Norfolk Neighborhood Expo at Northside Park. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Hermitage Handmade Festival at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk Architectural Tour at The Slover. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Good Society’s That’s Flee: Volume 10 at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Football vs. Hampton (Battle of the Bay) at William 'Dick' Price Stadium. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Oktoberfest at Elation Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
15th Annual Rockin' on the River at 126 E. Severn Road. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Charlotte Knights at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
22 Tango at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Between the Lines at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Battle of the Bay Official After-Party at Baxter's Sports Lounge. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun September 20
Monarch Mile at The Virginia Zoo. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea at Waterside District. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Charlotte Knights at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
18th Annual WPA Heritage Day Celebration at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Between the Lines at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Mercy Creek performs live at Benchtop Brewing Company. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Basque Country, Spain with Betty at Vino Culture. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Merci Football Pickup at Lakewood Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Mark Erelli in the Backyard at North Shore Point House Concerts. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Night Sound Bath NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Thousand Below performs live at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Nascar Jones Show - Live Talk Show Comedy Extravaganza at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke Night at Public House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Benchtop Brewing is pairing their fresh Gong Show Hazy IPA with Glasco's sliders and weekend glizzies this weekend. Rip it.
Four Eleven York rolls out Sunday brunch with pecan praline French toast, buttermilk pie, and their signature doughnuts. Rip it.
Crudo Nudo is searing Japanese scallops over corn, shiitakes, chorizo, and saffron butter all week in Ghent, alongside fresh wine and cocktail arrivals. Rip it.
Varia pairs multi-course plates with Veritas Winery bottles on October 1st, hosted by head winemaker Emily Hodson. Rip it.
Chelsea Bakehouse brings back its Oktoberfest pizza, layering bratwurst, fingerling potatoes, and beer mustard over mozzarella and gruyere for a limited run. Rip it.
Town Point Club toasts Bourbon Heritage Month with a smoked Old Fashioned featuring their private barrel selection. Rip it.
S'mores Amore revives the Great Golden Pumpkin s'more at Selden Market, packing toasted marshmallow and autumn spice into your next seasonal sugar rush. Rip it.
Os Donuts ushers in the crisp autumn months with their sweet and savory maple bacon donut. Rip it.
Captain Groovy's is shaking up autumn in East Beach with a fresh lineup of seasonal fall cocktails. Rip it.
The Birch is pouring Odin's Skull, a spiced Danish mead laced with sour apple and hops to warm your bones. Rip it.
Swell is serving up massive, pristine scallops seared, baked St. Jacques style, or tossed into a rich seafood pasta. Rip it.
Glass Light Hotel pairs silken king salmon with tart naartjie citrus, floral hibiscus, and the crunch of puffed sorghum. Rip it.
Skip the wheat worry and grab a crispy cauliflower-crust pie next time you hit the patio at Cogans North. Rip it.
Cool off at Doumar’s with a classic cherry float, letting the soft serve melt into bubbly red soda. Rip it.