Norfolk City Council unanimously approved three bond measures for flood and drainage work, and the city's five-year capital plan now puts more than $70 million toward flood projects, including $31 million for downtown coastal protection and $20 million for East Ocean View drain overhauls. Rip it.
Residents at the podium asked the city to clean out storm drains, install high-water warning signs at flood-prone underpasses, and stop paving over ground that could absorb rain. Rip it.
Rainfall exceeded the capacity of Norfolk's pump stations during last week’s downtown flooding, which came under a flash flood warning that closed streets across the city. Rip it.
A stormwater system blockage sent water into the historic Wells Theatre twice in two days, according to the theater's manager. Rip it.
Todd Jurich's Bistro closed for repairs after Saturday's storm damaged the downtown restaurant, and the team says it hopes to reopen soon. Rip it.
Norfolk taxpayers pay $430,000 a year for Flock camera subscriptions, according to the city. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools will serve free breakfast and lunch to every student for the 2026-2027 school year. Rip it.
Norfolk's new superintendent opened the school year with a plan to improve Norfolk Public Schools. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools will hold four community meetings on its school consolidation plan. Rip it.
Students across the region posted incremental gains on SOL tests over the year before, with results across the region landing mixed by subject and division. Rip it.
Lindenwood Elementary's legacy stretches across generations of Norfolk families. Rip it.
ODU turned the Constant Hall lecture hall into an open student space with a new name and purpose. Rip it.
Students can now earn a Ph.D. in cybersecurity at ODU, the first program of its kind in Virginia. Rip it.
Amtrak will run only one round-trip train a day to Hampton Roads for nine days in October. Rip it.
Norfolk Southern and the Elizabeth River Project finished 1,500 feet of living shoreline at the Lambert's Point coal terminal, planting marsh grasses, oyster reefs, rock sills, and more than 300 trees and shrubs. Rip it.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered state agencies to prepare for federal Medicaid and SNAP changes. Rip it.
A federal judge says Virginia still is not following an order to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions. Rip it.
The Democratic National Committee tapped Virginia for an early slot in the 2028 presidential primary calendar. Rip it.
Virginia lawmakers are considering a mandate for school nurses as healthcare gaps persist in divisions across the state. Rip it.
A federal proposal to restructure Head Start could dismantle the program in Virginia, parents and advocates say. Rip it.
The Virginia Department of Health cut its nursing home inspection backlog and reformed the criteria it uses to sanction facilities. Rip it.
Quinn Henicle won the starting quarterback job at ODU, and the sophomore's response was short: “It's time to work.” Rip it.
Deljay Bailey will start at quarterback for Norfolk State this season. Rip it.
Norfolk State enters Year 2 under Michael Vick with expectations raised ahead of Saturday's home opener against Winston-Salem State. Rip it.
Maury opens the 2026 season against Mallard Creek with a four-peat in sight. Rip it.
New head coach Privott brings a championship pedigree to Booker T. Washington. Rip it.
Lake Taylor's Hank Sawyer sat down for the News 3 Coaches Corner podcast. Rip it.
Cade Povich struck out 11 to open the Tides' series against Durham, and Norfolk followed it with a seesaw win the next night. Rip it.
LAVA Presents flagship MiniFest is back with a massively fun lineup Saturday including “Nothing, Nowhere, Now Here”, Dosser, Shagg Carpet, Grass Maiden, and more. Rip it.
The Hermitage’s Artists in Residence are hosting open studios this Saturday and next. Rip it.
Virginia Stage Company pushed back opening night at the Wells Theatre to Sept. 17 after back-to-back floods hit the building, and a benefit performance is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Rip it.
The cast of “Come From Away” joined the effort to save the Wells Theatre after the flooding, and volunteers from across the community turned out to help Virginia Stage Company dig out. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk's NEON District is launching NEON Nights, a year-round series of smaller events staged inside businesses, with the first set for Friday, Oct. 16. Rip it.
Black fans found community at Atlantic Comic Con in Norfolk. Rip it.
The Virginia Zoo is turning 125, and the lions are marking it with meat piñatas and a spritz of Fenty perfume. Rip it.
Two of the zoo's newest endangered animals headline the 125th anniversary lineup, alongside watermelon smashes for the rest of the residents. Rip it.
Younger fans are flocking to line dancing across Hampton Roads, from boot scootin' to the trail ride. Rip it.
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra's Rhythms of Resilience at features music by African American composers. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Constellations: Contemporary Jewelry from the Dallas Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Declare: A Civic Gospel at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Bloom by Jaida Garrison at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Rip it.
Handwork at the Hermitage at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
The Sloane Collection at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
A Collection in Pen & Ink by M.F. Coelho at the Gallery at Elation. Rip it.
Artists in Residency Open Studio at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
Aimee Bruce at Zeke's, opening Friday. Rip it.
Resonate is bringing together tech, legal, policy, and creative industry professionals on Friday for a regional mixing bowl of talent. Rip it.
A 129,187-square-foot Target with a CVS Pharmacy and a Starbucks opens on East Little Creek Road in Wards Corner in October, bringing 143 jobs and wider aisles than a typical store. Rip it.
Hampton Roads hemp retailers are stuck with unsellable product and facing losses after a change in state law. Rip it.
Grid operator PJM proposed requiring new data centers to bring their own power to the grid. Rip it.
Virginia will receive $353 million in a landmark child-safety settlement with Meta. Rip it.
Virginia lost $52 million on a failed child support system project, Spanberger said. Rip it.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle told a Hampton Roads Navy League dinner in Norfolk the Navy needs more ships, a new shipyard, and more funding to hold its current operating pace. Recent investments include 6,000 sailors moving into shore housing and $395 million spent on barracks renovations. Rip it.
The future aircraft carrier USS Kennedy is inching closer to delivery to the Navy. Rip it.
Assembly will be swelling with creatives at the Black Brand produced Resonate 757 on Friday. Rip it.
The only thing better than rocking out with 8 indie bands is doing while having Toast and Perro Blanco fuel you up. Don’t miss LAVA MiniFest on Saturday. Rip it.
Townebank Fountain Park is turning into a golden hour happy hour on September 24th thanks to Festevents and Downtown Norfolk Council. Rip it.
Fri August 28
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 6:30 am. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Day at Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Carnival Game Night at Selden Market. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crate Adventure at Benchtop Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Volleyball vs. USC Upstate at Gill Gymnasium. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Resonate 757 at Assembly. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Undrowned with Alexis Pauline Gumbs at Ryan Resilience Lab. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Aimee Bruce Art Exhibition at Zeke's. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Fear of Falling Class at Send It Climbing Gym. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
WOW End of Summer Celebration at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Retro Gaming Trivia at Maker's Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Spartans in Blanc: Casino Edition at Marty L. Miller Field. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Night 1: Reckoning Force, Self-Inflict, Prime Suspect, Sentenced to Life, First to Fight at Norfolk Taphouse. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
James Henry Morgan Gang at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo with Nick Taylor at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Tell It Performing Live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Spotlight Drag Show at The Shed at MJ's Tavern. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Plot Party! High Octane Comedy at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat August 29
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at COVA Brewing Company. 6:30 am. Rip it.
20th Anniversary CHKD RunWalk for the Kids at Waterside District. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
The Muse Writers Conference at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach / EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Virginia Zoo 125th Anniversary Event at The Virginia Zoo. 9:30 am. Rip it.
NACC's Waggin' Wheels at the Virginia Zoo's 125th Birthday Party. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Kitten Yoga at Selden Market. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Artists in Residency Open Studio at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Volleyball vs. Elon at Gill Gymnasium. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Morbidly Curious Book Club at Makers Craft Brewery. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Play Music on the Porch Day, Celtic Version at Benchtop Brewing Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Bloom Bingo Social Special Edition at Maker's Craft Brewery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest at Toast / Perro Blanco. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Margaritaville at COVA Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Football vs. Winston-Salem State at Dick Price Stadium. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Hip Hop Orchestra at The Annex. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Live Music by Blume & Bailey at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
A Benefit for Virginia Stage Company Featuring the Cast of Come From Away at Virginia Arts Festival. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Night 2: Bato, Spikepit, Demonstrate, Hitman, Animal Instinct, Jitterbug at Norfolk Taphouse. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James Performing Live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
House Revival Project at The Annex. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
IMPROVAGEDDON at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun August 30
Back to Our Roots: Free Community Sustainability Event at 757 Creative Center. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Wags & Waffles Charity Classic Brunch at Norfolk SPCA. 10:30 am. Rip it.
757 BookBesties Adult Book Fair at Waters Edge Winery Norfolk. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Buster Keaton Double Feature: One Week + Sherlock Jr. at Naro Cinema. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Merci Football Pickup at Lakewood Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Luciano at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Neptune's Fury Coffee ushers in autumn with spices and spirits, debuting seasonal sips like the Pirate's Pumpkin Patch and Captain Apple Jack. Rip it.
Caffiend Coffee Co. drops its fall lineup on September 1, featuring a Caramel Pear-Adise Latte that pairs burnt caramel with pear. Rip it.
The Veil drops three fresh cans this week, including the pineapple-puréed double IPA Weekend At Broznies and a clove-kissed Bavarian hefeweizen. Rip it.
Elation Brewing rolls cajun-tossed plant protein and house-made vegan ranch into a limited-run wrap to fuel your next pint session. Rip it.
The Grilled Cheese Bistro stacks BBQ beef brisket, fresh-cut fries, dill pickles, and pepper jack between golden sourdough for the Picnic. Rip it.
Lolly's brings back its Blueberry Lemon Bar ice cream, packing bright citrus and jammy fruit into your next double scoop. Rip it.
Score a free pancake shell taco alongside your Sunday morning bloody mary at Sanctuary in the Railroad District until 2:30 PM. Rip it.
The Bird shakes up the Kookaburra, a bright cocktail blending cucumber cordial, lime, falernum, and pineapple rum. Rip it.
Leone's whips goat cheese with hot honey, crushed pistachio, and chives for an Aperitivo Hour bar snack that hits the sweet-savory line. Rip it.