Norfolk residents packed the Slover to hear from Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi on Dominion Energy’s proposed $67 billion merger with NextEra Energy that critics say could spike utility bills and threaten grid reliability. Rip it.
HRT ridership topped 10 million for the first time since the pandemic, driven by a 17.2% surge on the Elizabeth River Ferry and nearly 915,000 boardings on the Tide. Rip it.
The Elizabeth River Ferry is temporarily relocating its Downtown Norfolk stop to Harbor Park during dock construction at Waterside. Rip it.
Amtrak suspends direct rail service between Norfolk and Washington, D.C., from Oct. 16 to 26, requiring travelers to use express bus connections during track upgrades. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport officials tossed coins into a construction pit for good luck as work progresses on a new consolidated rental car facility scheduled to open in early 2028. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport secured more than $7 million in state funding to construct a new de-icing ramp. Rip it.
Norfolk officials are considering traffic-calming measures and median closures on Lafayette Boulevard in Lafayette-Winona following 268 crashes over 10 years. Rip it.
VDOT reopened all travel lanes on Norfolk's Granby Street, East Admiral Taussig Boulevard, and Mason Creek Road this week, wrapping up major construction bottlenecks before labor day. Rip it.
A Norfolk resident in Ghent has flagged Pembroke Towers' failing infrastructure after submitting more than 400 work orders for persistent leaks. Rip it.
North Colley businesses are rallying to raise thousands of dollars for Norfolk's Ryan Resilience Lab after a hit-and-run driver destroyed its rain garden and EV charger. Rip it.
Nonprofit KUSP and Tidewater Compost partnered to sponsor 100 local families with free composting services at a Berkley Community Center drop-off site. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk plans to spend approximately $20,000 to remove four graffiti-tagged highway signs along Military Highway because the aging signs cannot withstand standard cleaning solutions. Rip it.
Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi defended Flock license plate cameras amid regional privacy debates, crediting the technology with solving multiple local murder cases. Rip it.
Old Dominion University's student body surpassed 24,000 after a 14% increase in new student enrollment this fall, driven by a 31.8% spike in online learners. Rip it.
Old Dominion University is transforming the former ODU Inn on Hampton Boulevard into a 25,000-square-foot public safety headquarters to consolidate its growing police department and emergency services. Rip it.
Old Dominion University dedicated a seven-foot granite memorial and renamed its Army ROTC wing to honor Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah, the instructor killed during the March 12 campus attack. Rip it.
Virginians face a requested 16.7% average increase in health insurance premiums for 2027 as federal subsidies expire, pushing the average monthly cost to $676.11 before state assistance. Rip it.
ODU's annual Life in Hampton Roads survey reveals shifting regional politics, with Governor Abigail Spanberger securing over 50% approval while the President's local approval slipped to 28.6%. Rip it.
Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed Hampton Roads native and former Norfolk federal prosecutor Daniel Young, who previously tackled an $80 million defense procurement fraud scheme, as the state's next inspector general. Rip it.
Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick leads the Spartans to Charlottesville on Friday for the program's first matchup against UVA, nearly three decades after playing them as a Virginia Tech quarterback. Rip it.
ODU football head coach Ricky Rahne faces his close friend and former colleague James Franklin this Saturday when the Monarchs travel to take on Virginia Tech. Rip it.
Old Dominion defeated Norfolk State 31-10 in the first Battle of Norfolk since 2019, while also retiring former quarterback Taylor Heinicke’s jersey. Rip it.
ODU football players honored the late LTC Brandon Shah during their season opener against NSU, wearing jerseys to be sold for $300 to benefit his family. Rip it.
Every Norfolk batter logged at least one hit as the Tides racked up 12 total hits to secure an 8-4 victory over the Memphis Redbirds on Wednesday. Rip it.
For the first time in over 25 years, the 82-year-old USS Wisconsin temporarily nudged away from the Nauticus pier this week to allow crews to replace its worn-out buffer fenders. Rip it.
Opening September 14, the Norfolk Botanical Garden’s $50 million Garden of Tomorrow expansion features a 26,000-square-foot greenhouse, rare tropical and desert biomes, and custom Dale Chihuly glass sculptures. Rip it.
Norfolk is replacing its annual NEON Festival with 'NEON Nights,' a year-round series of business-hosted art events debuting October 16. Rip it.
The Wells Theatre reopened for the Virginia Stage Company’s production of 'Come From Away' after two August floods caused six-figure equipment damage. Rip it.
Thousands of fans packed Norfolk Scope for the third annual Cousinz Festival featuring T.I., Keyshia Cole, and Plies after heavy rains forced the event indoors. Rip it.
The Attucks Jazz Club series returns to Church Street this September with a six-concert lineup of guest artists backed by the John Toomey Trio. Rip it.
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra partners with historian Clay Jenkinson for a November 20 benefit concert at the Harrison Opera House supporting Ghent’s Muse Writers Center. Rip it.
Happy As A Clam Love Hotline is a new show series coming to Push Comedy this weekend. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Declare: A Civic Gospel at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
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.
Construction on the $750 million Norfolk casino resort near Harbor Park remains on track for a 2027 opening as crews push the parking garage to the seventh floor. Rip it.
Norfolk begins prep work this October to demolish the vacant Military Circle Mall, starting a 15-month teardown alongside state-funded studies of the 74-acre redevelopment site. Rip it.
City Cruises expands its Norfolk-based operations to offer narrated harbor tours in Hampton, filling the vacancy left by the departed Hampton Queen. Rip it.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger appointed Andrea Fletcher to lead the new Virginia Digital Service, a team of tech experts tasked with modernizing state websites and preventing wasteful IT contracts. Rip it.
Virginia Ship Repair renewed and expanded its office lease at the World Trade Center. Rip it.
De Rican restaurant will be going before City Planning Commission to request the addition of a dance floor. Rip it.
The team behind Vino Culture Wine Shop in Downtown is opening Vazo Wine Social just a few doors down. Rip it.
Student volunteers from Norfolk State and Hampton universities team up with the Hope & Ability Workforce Foundation this Saturday to provide free clothing and breakfast to Braywood Manor residents. Rip it.
When 5 o’clock rolls around on September 24th, roll to the waterfront for beverages, live music, and a little sunset action. Rip it.
Fri Sept 11
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River at The Pagoda. 6:30 am. Rip it.
Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet at Ballet Virginia Norfolk Studios. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Game Night at IKEA. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Writing Submissions for The 666 Project at Push Comedy Theater. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Tidewater Horror Convention at Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Nigiri Week Reservations Open at Ceremony. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Pitch-A-Friend at COVA Brewing Co. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Tasting: A Labor of Love at Town Point Club. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Alt/Post-Punk & Rock & Roll Karaoke at Sanctuary Bar + Tacos + Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Happy As A Clam Love Hotline at The Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo with Nick Taylor at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Glitterer live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Randy Roberts Live! at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Protect The Dolls Drag Show at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Between the Lines at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Practical Magic 2 w/ Ocean View Sea Hags at Naro Cinema. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Koza Entertainment Presents: Vibe Check at Chicho's. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Scene & Sound at Baxter's. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Spotlight Drag Show at The Shed at MJ's Tavern. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Sept 12
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Coaster Coffee. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Vintage Pop-Up at Vessel Craft Coffee. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Developing Composition Ideas: Moving Beyond Copying at d'Art Center. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Rolled Fondant Cake Class at Wine & Cake Hobbies, Inc. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Second Saturdays & Sundays (Free) at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Fae Festival at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Kids Fest at Cogans Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Kundalini Yoga w/ Yogi Ray at OV Yoga. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Modern Quilt Guild Meeting at Fabric Hut. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Morning Meditation & Second Saturday Art Pop-up at Chrysler Museum. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at ERT HQ. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Zine Fest '26 at Chrysler Museum of Art. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Community Connect 2026 at Tarrallton Community Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
USN Fleet Forces Band Woodwind Trio Grandparents' Day Musical Performance at Downtown Branch Library at The Slover. 11:45 am. Rip it.
2026 NashFest 757 Music & Food Festival at Town Point Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Oktoberfest at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU vs. VT Watch Party at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga Pose Break Down NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 12:15 pm. Rip it.
NashFest757 Music & Food Festival: Appalachian Picnic Cooking Demo at Town Point Park. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Cyberpunk TCG Beta Event at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
You Me & Scoob Day Party at 948 Philpotts Rd. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
The Last Luau at COVA Brewing Company. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
OVERTONES - a one-act play by Alice Gerstenberg at Elation Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Nigiri Week Reservations Open at Ceremony. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Kickin' It In Norfolk Linedance Session at Selden Market. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Restorative Yoga (Women Only) at Ocean View Yoga. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Sculpt Beach Pilates at Sarah Constant Beach Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Films on Song, You're Jovian & The Late Virginia Summers at The Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
9th Annual Hampton Roads Mom Prom at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Randy Roberts Live! at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Between the Lines at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Alt Factor at 37th & Zen. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
¡BAILA! at The Annex. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Electric Feels: Indie Rock & Electronic Dance Party at The NorVA. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James Performing Live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Sept 13
Slow and Steady Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Slow Living Market at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea at Waterside District. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Maritime Maker Series at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Open Auditions: The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Intro to Japanese Kinusaiga at Torch Bistro. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone Performing Live at Baxter's Sports Lounge. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Between the Lines at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Class Dismissed: The Improv 101 Graduation Show at Push Comedy Theater. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Silent Read Along Sundays at Elizabeth River Trail. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Merci Football Pickup at Lakewood Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Vaudeville at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Wax + DJ Hoppa with Grieves at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Come From Away at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke Night at Public House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Streetlight Manifesto at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tucked next to the Wards Corner Dollar Tree, the unassuming Ann Thai serves up comforting classics, including a sinus-clearing crispy chicken panang and sweet mango sticky rice. Rip it.
Doumar's Cones & Barbecue still bakes about 500 waffle cones daily in Norfolk using the original 1905 four-plate iron invented by founder Abe Doumar. Rip it.
Let your kids stretch dough and scatter toppings with $5 make-your-own pizzas at Cogans North’s Kids Fest this Saturday morning. Rip it.
Grab a $15 Buffalo chicken ranch sub and an island mai tai at The Banque this weekend. Rip it.
Pair Cure’s returning pumpkin spice latte with a fresh weekend cinnamon roll before the bakery case empties out. Rip it.
Omar’s Carriage House pits spicy beef vindaloo over saffron rice against Cajun flounder drowning in savory court-bouillon and grits this weekend. Rip it.
Freemason Abbey celebrates their 1989 opening with catfish étouffée and hibiscus berry punch through September 30th. Rip it.
Todd Jurich's Bistro honors Anthony Bourdain on September 25th with a tribute dinner of his favorite dishes paired with surprise cocktails and wine. Rip it.
Chelsea Bakehouse brings the lemon-bright Supernova Special pizza to its West Ghent location for a limited summer run. Rip it.
Four Eleven York pairs flaky halibut with a crispy grit cake, bright tomato water, and briny Castelvetrano olives for a late-summer plate. Rip it.
Cool down at The Bird with a crisp plate of watermelon salad tossed with fresh mint and sharp balsamic. Rip it.
Toast revives their hearty hash and beans bowl topped with classic chili for a nostalgic, savory winter bite. Rip it.
Glasco's Jook Joint pairs curry-salted TOTCO Tuesday tots with their smoked black-eyed pea hummus inside Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Drown your griddled birria burrito in a cup of rich, spiced consommé at El Rey 2. Rip it.
Scoop up 219 Bistro’s chilled crab stack, layering avocado and pico de gallo onto house-made tortilla chips in Downtown Norfolk. Rip it.
The Veil Brewing's Candy Bar Hornswoggler pours a nostalgia-heavy chocolate milk stout loaded with Snickers, peanut butter cups, and toffee. Rip it.
Omar’s Carriage House stacks banana cheesecake with a rich Reese’s ganache and a nutty brown butter crust. Rip it.
Lola’s Beach Cantina rolls vanilla ice cream in a crunchy strawberry shortcake shell for a nostalgic, texture-heavy dessert. Rip it.