The location of more than 600 Flock Safety surveillance cameras across the region has been made public as part of an ongoing legal suit. Rip it.
Flock Safety has been outsourcing its AI to gig workers located in the Philippines, bringing up questions about who exactly has access to footage collected by Flock surveillance cameras and where people reviewing the footage may be based. Rip it.
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger signaled tacit approval of a plan moving through Virginia’s legislature to redraw the state’s congressional lines, but she stopped short of offering an enthusiastic embrace. Rip it.
The Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable voted to form a new committee that will gather funds from governments and businesses to provide financial incentives for international airlines to come to Norfolk International. Rip it.
A new program pairs seniors and young adults to help combat loneliness and isolation. Rip it.
Artificial intelligence systems and two new high-speed sorting machines are behind recent improvements to USPS mail service in Virginia. Rip it.
The USDA has approved Virginia's waiver to remove "sweetened beverages" from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Rip it.
AAA is expecting holiday travel to break all-time records with more than 3.4 million travelers in Virginia. Rip it.
Virginia roads have the second-best quality in the country, according to a recent report based on qualitative rankings - and clearly not lived experience. Rip it.
A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was added to Wisconsin Square along the Elizabeth River Trail. Rip it.
The combined cost of these incidents involving the USS Harry S. Truman while it was deployed earlier this year totaled around $164 million, according to the U.S. Navy's investigation. Rip it.
A Norfolk helicopter squadron is the last of it’s type in the world, flying helicopters that tow mine countermeasures. Rip it.
The "Fleet Angels" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-2), based at Naval Station Norfolk, will escort Santa Claus as he flies over Hampton Roads from 10 a.m. to noon. Rip it.
NPS educator Angela Winters of Oceanair Elementary, named the 2025 Virginia Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the Virginia Art Education Association. Rip it.
An avid cyclist has joined with a Norfolk nonprofit to deliver 25 bikes to neighborhood kids near Diggs Town. Rip it.
Norfolk State Football coach Mike Vick is being inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Rip it.
ODU will play South Florida in the Cure Bowl in Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on December 17th. Rip it.
Porchella, the grassroots neighborhood jam, goes down on December 27th, so keep your holiday lights up a few more days! Rip it.
Professor Samantha Baskind, author of a book about Moses Jacob Ezekiel, will discuss his work at the Chrysler Museum, particularly his (controversial) series of sculptures at Norfolk Botanical Gardens. Rip it.
Dozens of makers, creators, and artists will takeover the Plot for the 2025 NEON Holiday Market this weekend. Rip it.
The Great Chrysler Bake Off is back on December 27th. Rip it.
Keep an eye out for the strolling santa band appearing around Downtown. Rip it.
One of the last shows ever at Smartmouth NFK will feature Cosmic Strain, Berries, Community Witch, Padfoot, & Ladada. Rip it.
Nauticus’ Winterfest on the Wisconsin will be featured in the “Great Christmas Light Fight” TV show on ABC. Rip it.
The Dominion Energy Garden of Lights is back at the Norfolk Botanical Garden again this year. Rip it.
The Virginia Stage Company is putting on two Christmas carol specials this December. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Tapio Wirkkala: Still at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Infinite Editions: Printmaking for Connection and Exchange at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Nam June Paik: Electric Television at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Reminiscent: A National Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Impressionism at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The Vault: Tiny But Mighty 4 - An Annual National Juried Exhibit of Small Artworks at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Co•incidence, the Fall Senior Exhibition at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
River of Earth: Meaning and Material in Self-Taught Art From Appalachia at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
CONNECTED - A series of animals and nature scenes in oils and sand on canvas at The Gallery At Elation.
Juniper & Jam, Model Citizen Cocktail Supply, and Avocargo celebrated grand openings at Selden Market this week. Rip it.
Applications for 757 Accelerate are open until December 15. Rip it.
Fewer than 11% of people changed their address in 2024, the lowest since 1948. Rip it.
Virginia cannabis businesses are struggling to navigate new federal rules while waiting for the uncertain future of a Virginia market. Rip it.
Clean energy legislation that was previously blocked by a Republican governor may move quickly in the new legislative session. Rip it.
The Virginia General Assembly has appointed Fritz Sassine as director of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems, the division that oversees the state’s Legislative Information System. Rip it.
Consumer Sentiment in Virginia has held stable since August but remains five points off the five-year average. Rip it.
Virginia's unemployment rate fell in September to 3.5 percent, maintaining a rate significantly lower than the national rate of 4.4 percent. Rip it.
Dolgo, a new tech startup wants to reward the generational transfer of shipbuilding skills. Rip it.
Data from ADP says small businesses cut 120,000 jobs in November. Rip it.
ADP launched Save4Retirement, a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) that lets unrelated employers join a single professionally managed 401(k) structure to consolidate administration and share costs. Rip it.
Shareholders of Dogwood State Bank approved the previously announced merger of Dogwood into TowneBank at a special meeting of shareholders. Rip it.
Huntington Ingalls Industries has won a Navy contract worth up to $471.97 million to provide engineering support for aircraft carriers. Rip it.
HHI is investing $28 million to create a new aircraft carrier and submarine manufacturing plant. Rip it.
Old Dominion University has received a $15 million gift from the Brock family to establish a nutrition and lifestyle medicine institute. Rip it.
Global real estate services and investment firm CBRE has promoted Sarah Cooley to managing director and market leader for southern Virginia. Rip it.
The Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, aimed at creating a sprawling transcontinental freight railroad, is running into growing regulatory resistance. Rip it.
CMA CGM plans to step up Red Sea journeys as Houthi tensions ease. Rip it.
Sentara will launch Andor Health's virtual health platform ThinkAndor in 1,742 hospital rooms across 12 facilities. Rip it.
BAE Systems has received a $123 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernize the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). Rip it.
Rivencore leased 23,700 square feet of industrial space at 2501 Almeda Ave. in Norfolk. Rip it.
Back Nine Golf leased 3,050 square feet of retail space at East Beach Square, 9545-9581 Shore Drive. Rip it.
Senor Tequila has leased 1,800 square feet of retail space at Ocean View Shopping Center in Norfolk. Rip it.
Olympus Solutions expanded its leased space from 4,313 to 5,953 square feet at 500 E. Main St. Rip it.
MacGregor USA, a long-standing leader in maritime cargo and load handling solutions, has moved to Norfolk and leased 18,300 square feet of industrial space at 981 Scott Street. Rip it.
Coffee Black House is back for another round at Vessel Craft Coffee on the 13th. Rip it.
Santacon Bar Crawl benefiting Toys for Tots takes over North Colley. Rip it.
The NEON Holiday Market is bringing together some of the best local artists and creators for holiday shopping on Dec. 13th. Rip it.
ODU Plays South Florida in the Cure Bowl on December 17th. Rip it.
The West Ghent Annual Tree Lighting, a 50 year plus tradition, returns this year on December 23rd. Rip it.
Fri Dec 12
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Holiday bake sale and Greek lunch at Hellenic Center. 10:00 am. Rip it.
December Plein Air Day at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Winter Wonderland: Santa's Return to the CCC at The Colley Community Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Winterfest on the Wisconsin at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Krampusnacht 2025 at Smartmouth Beer. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
MixxedFit Class #1 with Alaisa at 2901 Granby St. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Muse Holiday Party at The Muse Writers Center. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
9th Annual Santa Bike Party at Smartmouth Beer. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Soft Launch Open House: Mountain. Memory. Marsh at Wands Books. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Danielle Roby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Harbor Lights Tour at Nauticus. 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Sale at Perry Glass Studio. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Danielle Roby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Open House: Sip, shop, and get in the spirit! at Pendulum Fine Meats. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Killers of Kill Tony at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Grain. 7:00 pm.. Rip it.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe McMurray performs live Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Christmas Haunted House at MacArthur Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Nothing Now Where Now Here, Hippie Love Party and Cosmic Strain at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Reading Royals-Throwback Night at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
A Sherlock Carol at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm.. Rip it.
Champions Of Magic Holiday Spectacular at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Senior Choreography Showcase at Old Dominion University Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Improv Tales... Wild Stories. Crazy Comedy. at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Acoustic with Heather and Nathan at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Santarchy Takeover at Smartmouth. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Home Alone *2025 Festive Features at The Naro at Naro Cinema. 8:15 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Dessert Wine Dinner at Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
The Getdown performs live at Chicho's Backstage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sat Dec 13
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.
Elizabeth River Project Volunteer Litter Cleanup at Harbor Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Winter Wonderland at Downtown Branch at Slover. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Holiday Takeover at d'Art Center. 10:00 am. Rip it.
A Victorian Holiday Market at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Peace & Pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Brewery. 11:00 am. Rip it.
NEON Holiday Market 2025 at The Plot. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Sips with Santa at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Rip it.
NoCo Santacon Bar Crawl for Charity at 10 NOCO Bars. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Coffee Black House with djs, art, and Glascos NFK at Vessel Craft Coffee. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
A Doper Remedy: A Creative Event at Maker's Craft Brewery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Spooky Acres Christmas Haunted House at MacArthur Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Winterfest on the Wisconsin at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The B.Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Krampus Cookie Exchange at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Harbor Lights Tour at Nauticus. 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Storyland Christmas at Harrison Opera House. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fox & the BEAR perform live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Sherlock Carol at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Pops! at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
ZOSO (The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience) at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Last Bison, Ian Randall Thornton at The Annex LAVA Presents at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Gabrham Lincolnn performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hyper AlteX performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it
DJ Tell It performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Dec 14
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Holiday Takeover at d'Art Center. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Handmade Holiday Cards at d'Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Cookies With Santa Christmas Party + Winter Supply Pickup at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxters. 12:30 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.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Cabinet of Wonders Market at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
The Remarkable Journey of Moses Ezekiel’s Norfolk Botanical Garden Artist Statues at Chrysler Museum of Art. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Dr. Baskind speaks on The Remarkable Journey of Moses Ezekiel’s NBG Statues at Chrysler Museum of Art. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Cookies with Santa at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm.. Rip it.
Free Non-alcohol Tasting: Siponey at Ceremony. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Winterfest on the Wisconsin at Nauticus. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Holiday Sing Along at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Music of Vince Guaraldi feat. R4ND4ZZO at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Brian Pinardi performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Late Night Drive Home performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
If you’ve never hit the Four Eleven Christmas Cinema Cocktail specials, you’re missing out. Rip it.
Evil Santa has landed at 219, and we don’t mean the grinch. Rip it.
Fra-Gee-Lay (Must be Italian) is a special Christmas Story cocktail at 80/20 Burger Bar. Rip it.
Trade cookies with a Krampus and other friends at Benchtop this Friday. Rip it.
Feast of the Seven Fishes is coming back to Blanca with a full wine pairing menu. Rip it.
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Well, now it’s a Christmas cocktail. Rip it.
Chelsea Bakehouse’s famous Gingerbread People are stocking the shelves til you open your stockings. Rip it.
Been busy decorating? Treat yourself to a little Merry Berry Lemon Drop. Rip it.
Codex Hot Cocoa Bar? Yeah, you better believe we’ll be there. Rip it.
Only at Bakehouse Elation: Roasted chicken, Calabrian chili oil, broccolini, cheddar, and mozz on that glorious pizza dough. Rip it.
Mussel your way onto the reservation list at Ilo for this delight. Rip it.
Green eggs and hamburger! It’s a Grinchmas special. Rip it.
