City Council will hold a public hearing on the City budget on Wednesday April 8th at Granby High School. Rip it.
Norfolk's proposed $1.6 billion budget faces economic headwinds from federal uncertainty and rising costs, according to the city manager. Rip it.
MacArthur Center's upcoming closure is set to reshape parking, traffic & economy in Downtown Norfolk. Rip it.
A city spokesperson says designs for a $15 million parking garage in the Harbor Park area are expected before the end of April. Rip it.
Several local school districts will close buildings or go virtual on April 21 for the special election, citing safety concerns about holding classes and voting at the same time. Rip it.
Outside groups tied to tech billionaire Peter Thiel are spending $2.5 million to influence the referendum vote. Rip it.
Gov. Spanberger signed her first slate of legislation into law, targeting prescription drug costs, housing supply, eviction protections, and energy affordability for Virginians. Rip it.
Gov. Spanberger is considering an assault weapons ban and other gun restrictions in the wake of recent violence. Rip it.
As Virginia moves to expand reproductive rights, federal funding cuts may threaten access to care across the state. Rip it.
Virginia's nonprofit hospitals are pushing back on a new report scrutinizing how much they spend on charity care. Rip it.
A railroad running through JEB Little Creek-Fort Story has filed for abandonment after the Navy moved to acquire part of the 2.3-mile line to extend its waterfront control. Rip it.
A $15,042 grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry is going to help the ERT expand the tree canopy around Larchmont Library. Rip it.
Virginia's planned SNAP restriction on sweetened beverages, originally set to take effect April 1, has been delayed until October. Rip it.
The Norfolk-based USS George H.W. Bush and its crew of more than 4,000 deployed Tuesday amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Rip it.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation surveyed litter in the Lafayette River ahead of a massive cleanup effort. Rip it.
ODU was one of the few universities to see an increase in international students this year as many others saw steep declines. Rip it.
A Norfolk International Airport employee received a $5,000 award for a heroic act aboard a Delta flight. Rip it.
Notary publics who have targeted Spanish-speaking Virginians will face tougher fines under a proposed law heading toward approval. Rip it.
Snip Squad, a Norfolk-based nonprofit, is working to provide affordable veterinary care for pet owners in need. Rip it.
Norfolk State coach Michael Vick says coaching in the NFL remains a future goal, even as he builds momentum heading into his second season with the Spartans. Rip it.
NSU head basketball coach vowed a bounce-back after the program's rare early exit from the MEAC Tournament. Rip it.
Rehabbing Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday added buzz to the Tides' Opening Day, drawing fans and attention to Harbor Park. Rip it.
The Norfolk Admirals were eliminated from playoff contention. Rip it.
"Rise of the Legion," a new documentary on the history and sound of Norfolk State's Spartan Legion marching band, is out now. Rip it.
Meow Meow brings her cabaret performance to Norfolk as part of the Virginia Arts Festival. Rip it.
The Virginia Symphony will rocking out to the Folk Anthems of the 70s next week. Rip it.
Scrappy Generic Theater has found new digs thanks to a board member determined to keep the community theater alive. Rip it.
Behind the scenes of “What Remains,” the immersive production at The Hermitage. Rip it.
The Black Jacket Symphony returns to the Harrison Opera House on April 19 with Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet.” Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest is back with Keep, North Bloom, Shower Curtain, Hippie Love Party, Cigarettes For Breakfast, Loverghost, & School of Rock. Rip it.
75 Norfolk Tides games will be televised this year via Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Blueprint: Media Work and the Twelfth Annual Wearable Arts Exhibition at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Nam June Paik: Electric Television at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Beyond the Mountains: Danny Lyon’s Photography in Haiti at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Glass Immersed 2026: Dual Glass Installation at at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
A Larger Than Life Bauhaus Inspired Tryptich by R.V. Gusentine on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Elizabeth Kijowski at Zeke’s. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Transit has received $10.6 million to upgrade its bus fleet. Rip it.
Republican state lawmakers have proposed three-month gas tax holiday in Virginia due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Rip it.
Easter spending is expected to reach a record $24.9 billion, according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Rip it.
Gas prices across Hampton Roads have topped $4 per gallon as Middle East tensions and the Strait of Hormuz blockade continue to drive up costs nationally. Rip it.
Regional business leaders say the region is already a hub of innovation, even as it works to diversify beyond the military. Rip it.
Local businesses and organizations in Hampton Roads are embracing AI across industries. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk businesses saw a boost as the Norfolk Tides returned to Harbor Park for the 2026 season. Rip it.
Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard has appointed Brian Waterfield to be its new chief financial officer, the company said. Rip it.
Cardinal Skate Shop announced that it will be closing on April 25th. Rip it.
The 757’s favorite block party, First Fridays is back tonight, April 3rd. Rip it.
The 18th Annual Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival returns to the Downtown Norfolk waterfront on May 2 & 3 with 150+ wines, live music, gourmet food, and a new VIP experience in partnership with Vino Culture. Rip it.
Heading to baseball games this year? Free light rail trips to Harbor Park are back again this season. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest returns on April 11th. Rip it.
The 2026 Norfolk Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale returns to the Hermitage Museum on April 16th & 17th. Rip it.
Fri Apr 3
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Foam Cap Fridays at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. Coppin State at Marty L. Miller Field. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Treasure Bin Market Grand Opening at Treasure Bin Market. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market "Grand Opening"at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
First Fridays Block Party at TCC Plaza in Downtown Norfolk. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
"We Stand with ODU" at Local's Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Rob De performs live at Benchtop Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday MixxedFit Class at Granby YMCA. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Vince Kornegay performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Allen Hudson perfoms live at Torch Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night: The Core at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
What Remains - 10th Annual Immersive Experience at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Madd Francis Debut Album Release with Longsleeves & Lifeline at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Vinyl & Vibes Vol 3 at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Save The Taphouse Benefit Show! Padfoot, Zen Coma, Obscure Son, Fortisse at The Taphouse Grill. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Good Friday at First Lutheran Church of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Allen Hudson at The Torch Bistro. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Adirondack Thunder at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Mrs. Doubtfire at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
GirlProv at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Soulful Fridays: Brandon Roberts Performing Live at Boss Queens. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Steven Dotson performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Boots 'N Beats at PBR Norfolk. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Night Strike at AMF Norfolk Lanes. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
3 on 3 Improv Tournament - The Championship at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Mo Money Mo Parties: 90S & 200S Party at Chicho's Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Apr 4
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at TBA. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Northside Mountain Bike Trails Maintenance Day at Northside Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Storybook Tea Party (Spring Theme) at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Garden Artists: Impasto Painting at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Heather Jo Clark Seminar at Ocean View Martial Arts. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
DJ Gabrham Lincolnn performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Spring Beer Launch Virginia Zoo at Virginia Zoo. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Let's Talk College at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek. 11:00 am. Rip it.
9th Annual Bunny Hop with Tidewater Burners at Fred Heutte Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Baseball vs. Coppin State at Marty L. Miller Field. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Meower Shower- A Baby Shower For Kittens at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Dessert Passport Tour at The Ghent Rooftop. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Easter Carnival and Build A Basket at Flame 3:2 Church. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NACC Meower Shower at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Mrs. Doubtfire at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm.. Rip it.
The Miss Omega Psi Phi Pageant at Dorothy B. Brothers Auditorium. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Mingle Smash Therapy: Break It & Let It Go at Wunderful Release Rage Room. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Primary Trust at Brown Hall Studio Theater. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
The B.Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The James Henry Morgan Gang + Big Stupid Circle perform live at The Annex. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Phil Wickham at Chartway Arena. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
What Remains - 10th Annual Immersive Experience at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke - Let's Party at Benchtop Brewing Company. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Gleam Presents: P*ssy Power at Granby Street Glow. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Iiinergy at 757 Makerspace - Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Adirondack Thunder - Fan Appreciation Night at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "HELP!" in Norfolk at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
VCW Pro Wrestling at Norfolk Masonic Temple. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Mrs. Doubtfire at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm.. Rip it.
Snow Tha Product performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Nicholas Cole at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Whiskey Tide at American Legion Norfolk Post 327. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Go Laugh Comedy at Makers Craft Brewery. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Baby Brett performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mixology performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Crimewave: A Post-Punk & Darkwave Party at The Annex. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Echols Dance: Detention Edition at Joseph Echols Hall. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Apr 5
Easter at Hilton Norfolk The Main. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Hank's Filling Station. 9:00 am. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Grain. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Easter Egg Hunt at First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Easter Sunday at First Lutheran Church of Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Easter Brunch at Glass Light Hotel & Gallery. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Adults Only Easter Egg Hunt at Waterside District. 11:00 am. Rip it.
LGBTQ+ Yoga at Eleanor's Norfolk. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea Market at Waterside District. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Karaoke Brunch at 80/20 Burger Bar. 11:00 am. Rip it.
The Feral Salon: Second Sundays at Live Body Brave. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Mrs. Doubtfire at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm.. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Primary Trust at Brown Hall Studio Theater. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Cousins Maine Lobster at Benchtop Brewing Company. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Baby Brett performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Mrs. Doubtfire at Chrysler Hall. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Steel Panther at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Cody Stageberg performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Commonwealth is encouraging folks to eat the invasive blue catfish found in local waterways. Rip it.
An outdoor patio with waterfront views is calling your name. Rip it.
Chef Todd Jurich does burger night a bit different. Rip it.
The Veil is dropping extra special releases for their 10th anniversary. Rip it.
Baseball season = hot dog season and Dirty Buff has got you covered. Rip it.
New plug for the sweet tooth unlocked. Bellarissa on plume. Rip it.
Codex x Kobros legendary brunch (lunch?) is back in action. Rip it.
Iced Carrot Cake Latte, Candy Egg Cold Brew, Fluffy Marshmallow Bunny Latte, & Candy Egg Espresso Martini?!?! Cova Brewing must be run by Peter Cottontail himself. Rip it.
