The Norfolk School Board unanimously approved Superintendent Jeff Rose's leadership reorganization, consolidating academic and school operations under a new deputy superintendent and adding a chief of staff role to handle communications, community engagement, and legislative affairs. Rip it.
After resident complaints about glare, Norfolk and Dominion Energy are testing warmer, dimmer LED streetlight fixtures before resuming the citywide conversion paused nearly a year ago. Rip it.
WHRO found that Gans, Gans & Associates — the firm that received two no-bid contracts from fired NRHA chief Nathan Simms — later ran the search that landed him the top housing job in Charleston, S.C. Rip it.
NRHA's public housing waitlist reopens June 2 through June 5 for Calvert Square, Young Terrace, Diggs Town, and Oakleaf Forest. Rip it.
Virginia expects to pull roughly $46.5 million from its express lanes this year, and the Spanberger administration wants to plow that money into transit rather than more road projects. Rip it.
The American Federation of Teachers took over Norfolk's Local 4261 after an internal investigation found President Laquetta Mackey misused nearly $150,000 in union funds on personal expenses and salary increases. Rip it.
Three floating wetland islands are now blooming on the Norfolk Botanical Garden's NATO Pond, built with local students under a $20,000 Hampton Roads Community Foundation grant to filter stormwater and draw wildlife. Rip it.
A new state law signed by Gov. Spanberger bans kratom products containing 7-OH, blocks sales to anyone under 21, and requires the rest be kept behind the counter with an opioid-style dependence warning starting July 1. Rip it.
A new Virginia law from Del. Leslie Mehta directs healthcare providers to run regular emergency-response simulations so staff are better prepared to assist people with disabilities. Rip it.
Virginia health agencies launched "Not Alone," a statewide resource campaign aimed at connecting parents experiencing postpartum depression to screening and treatment. Rip it.
Hampton Roads residents seeking care are running up against a statewide mental health provider shortage that has waitlists stretching for months. Rip it.
Most of Virginia's colleges are accredited through SACSCOC, which is now eliminating more than half its substantive-change categories and eyeing a shift to a seven-year review cycle. Rip it.
Federal job cuts are pushing Virginia's Black unemployment rate higher as the ripple effects of the administration's workforce reductions reach the commonwealth. Rip it.
Virginia joined a multistate lawsuit aimed at blocking the Trump EPA's rollback of vehicle emission standards. Rip it.
The USS Gerald R. Ford itself returned to Naval Station Norfolk after 334 days at sea — a record-setting deployment that took the carrier from the Caribbean to the Red Sea and left roughly 80 babies born to strike-group families in its absence. Rip it.
For the second year running, USA Today readers ranked the Norfolk Botanical Garden's butterfly house the top in the country. Rip it.
For World Hunger Day, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia spotlighted the gap between need and meal donations across the region. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides pitching coach and ODU legend Jeff Ware gave up one of Michael Jordan's three pro home runs in 1994; the next season Ware went 7-0 and made it to the majors. Rip it.
A former ODU tennis player upset the world's second-ranked opponent in the first round of the French Open. Rip it.
USA Today readers named Norfolk Botanical Garden's Butterfly House the best in America for the second year in a row. Rip it.
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra's "Finding Peace at Potsdam" pairs Tchaikovsky, Chopin, and Kreisler with dramatic narration and archival visuals tracing the 1945 Potsdam Conference, Friday at Chrysler Hall. Rip it.
24 local women, two shows, and a thousand laughs at "Panties in a Twist" this weekend. Rip it.
The Norfolk Forum unveiled its 94th season at the Harrison Opera House with Tony Bennett, David Baldacci, Wendy Suzuki, and Daymond John; full-season tickets run $190. Rip it.
The RnB Block Party returns to Norfolk Scope on July 4 with a stacked lineup of R&B headliners. Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum's Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina — pairing two giants of mid-century abstract sculpture — closes May 31. Rip it.
T.I., Keyshia Cole, The-Dream, and Plies will headline the third annual Cousinz Festival at Norfolk Scope Grounds on September 5, with general ticket sales opening May 1. Rip it.
All summer, the Naro Cinema is screening kids movies at daytime hours. Rip it.
On June 13, Brendan Baylor, Assistant Professor of Art at Old Dominion University and Kelly Morse of 70 | 30 Design Studio share the story of Soundings, a socially engaged art project housed in a converted shipping container with a vegetated roof. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Flourish: d’Art’s Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks at d’Art Center. Rip it.
On Point!: A National Exhibit Featuring Contemporary Embroidery at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
We The People, A Series of Collages by Jay Brown Jr. of Still Jaybird Photography on display at The Gallery at Elation. Rip it.
Norfolk’s long-dormant Riverview Theater was sold in a public auction due to overwhelming debt obligations — to its former owner. Rip it.
The Navy plans to plug the USS Gerald R. Ford into Naval Station Norfolk this summer, testing whether the aircraft carrier's two nuclear reactors can power the base if the civilian grid goes down. Rip it.
Private equity firms are scooping up more apartment buildings nationally, and Virginia is among the markets where the share of corporate-owned units keeps climbing. Rip it.
Trump's 2027 budget would cut roughly 40% of federal rental aid and impose a two-year voucher time limit, which advocates warn could push thousands of Virginia families out of housing. Rip it.
After an overhaul, federal agencies are seeking to reauthorize the minority- and women-owned business contracting program. Rip it.
The Civic Leadership Institute's Scholars Program is expanding its reach to bring more Hampton Roads students into the leadership pipeline. Rip it.
Multiple Norfolk McDonald's locations are under new ownership and getting renovated, the latest shake-up in the local franchise landscape. Rip it.
Amazon celebrated the opening of its new regional robotics facility. Rip it.
Norfolk Supermarket will host a Regional Black Farmers event, connecting local growers directly with shoppers. Rip it.
After 10 years, Bold Mariner Brewing Company closed its doors this weekend; New Realm Brewing has picked up the license to keep Frogman Lager and CPO IPA in distribution. Rip it.
Even the Norfolk Tides aren't immune to inflation: "Turn Back the Clock" Night hot dogs jump from 50 cents to $1 as the team returns to Harbor Park this week. Rip it.
The Virginia Maritime Association Maritime Breakfast Briefing is on June 3rd at the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club. Rip it.
Dozens of bike riders will don neon and glow sticks Friday night for a massive group Glow Ride. Rip it.
Don’t miss the largest all-woman comedy show, Panties in a Twist, which is back in action this weekend with two shows at the Wells Theater. Rip it.
Saturday's Womxn's Fest in Norfolk gathers vendors, performers, and community organizations for a day built around connection. Rip it.
Grilled Out, the backyard ban festival with plenty of glizzies is back at Toast & Perro Blanco next month. Rip it.
Fri May 29
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
10th Annual Eastern Pediatric Trauma Conference at Waitzer Hall, EVMS. 7:30 am. Rip it.
ERT Club Cultivate at Lambert's Point Microfarm. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Career Fair at Hampton Roads Transit. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Vessel's Birthday Block Party at Vessel Craft Coffee. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
ZooGrooves at Virginia Zoological Park. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
OV Sea Hags at ZooGrooves: Girls Night Out at The Virginia Zoo. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Parker J. 2nd Single Listening Party at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Torch Terrace Sessions - Spring '26 at Torch Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Resistance Youth Kick-Off Party at Cornerstone Church of God. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
A Rock & Roll Murder at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Maker's Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Black Gay Pride Festival Pre-Party at The Wave. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Finding Peace at Potsdam at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Los Tigres del Norte at Chartway Arena. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Glow Ride X at The Plot. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Finger Heart K-Pop Night at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Josh Gates LIVE! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries & Tales of Adventure at Harrison Opera House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Sam Riddle performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Tell It performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Jake Ryan Solo Performing Live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Mike Palmer Annual All White Party at The Ultra Lounge. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Plot Party! High Octane Comedy at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat May 30
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Cova Brewing. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools High School Graduation at Chartway Arena. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
ALN TGTHR 5K Walk x Uncertified Café at The Locker Room. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Urban Oasis: Elevating Experience Through Nature at ERT Pocket Park. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Charity Sale to Benefit Her Shelter at Book Exchange. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Charlton Phaneuf/ The Charltones performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Girl Scout Workshop and Show! at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Poochella Multi Shelter Dog Adopt-A-Thon 2026 at Bea Arthur Community Dog Park. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Plant Swap + Vendor Market at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
2026 Champions League final at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Beer Pong Tournament at Wasserhund Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Knitting Club at Town Point Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Plant Swap + Vendor Market at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
St. Paul's Historic Church Tour at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
The Weekend Wine Down at Mermaid Winery. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Meet Live Owls at Aspire Art Gallery at Aspire Art Gallery. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Final Steps Celebration! at Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Elephant and Piggie's: "We Are In A Play" at Perry Pavilion. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Knitting Club at Town Point Park. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Womxn's Festival at The Plot. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Free event! "Arts at the Attucks" featuring: Access Virginia & The Boys Choir of Hampton Roads at Attucks Theatre. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Sail Away Party at Waterside District. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Longest Table, Ghent, A Community Meal at Fred Heutte Garden. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Bottles 2.0 {High Fashion Edition} at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar and More. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Vibrations Open Mic at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night at Downtown Norfolk. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Anberlin 20th Anniversary of Never Take Friendship Personal at The NorVA. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
THE GET BIG CELEBRATION at Norfolk Elk's Lodge 38. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Panties in a Twist | The All-Female Comedy Show at The Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
2026 Hampton Roads Unity Pageant - Barbie at 37th and Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mixology performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
88.Rave with Archangel, Fucknochief, Startt, Abcwise & Gabe Niles at The Annex. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun May 31
ERT Club Cultivate at Lambert's Point Microfarm. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Divine Nine Sunday at Second Calvary Baptist Church. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Pre-Regional Scratch Sweeper at AMF Bowling Co.. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Tim Bakner performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Charity Sale to Benefit Her Shelter at Book Exchange. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
The Art of Women's Leadership: In Full Bloom at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Wooden Mushroom Succulent Arrangement at The Hermitage Museum & Gardens. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Razz Artworks Pop Up Sale at Torch Bistro. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
SelfCare Sunday Meditation & SoundBath at Ocean View Yoga. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Pokemon League Challenge at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Collegiate at Norfolk Tides at Norfolk Tides, Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Panties in a Twist | The All-Female Comedy Show at The Wells Theater. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Make a Zine With Risography at Fawn Street Artist's Studios. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Bobbi & Helen School of Dance at Harrison Opera house. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Love Language: "The Soundtrack to Your Night" at Republic. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
City Girls Walk Ghent Walk at The Ghent. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Porcelain Parrot, Dragtones, Stuck Down, Ward's Pocket at The Annex. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Sound Bath CLASS+ at GUD Yoga. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Bobby Cullipher performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Soft shell crabs spotted at Syd’s. Rip it.
Orapax is kabobtown. That’s the rule now. Rip it.
Grab a mint rose espresso while you can at Cafe Mudita. Rip it.
Jerk chicken philly is exactly what we need from Major Phillie. Rip it.
LeGrand just dropped a burger with bone marrow and braised beef marmalade, because you can just do things. Rip it.
Ilo Bistro is hosting a special Greek Week Dinner on June 4th with 5-courses plus a wine pairing. Rip it.
You can trust Crudo Nudo to spin up a monster of a hollandaise sauce for brunch. Rip it.
The gnudi is back at Codex. Rip it.
