The City Manager revealed the proposed City budget for FY26-27 with new funding for public safety, education, MacArthur redevelopment, Chrysler Hall renovations, and more. Rip it.
The proposed $642 million budget for Norfolk Public Schools is sparking tough conversations about spending priorities, teacher retention, and facility upgrades. Rip it.
The cost estimate for Norfolk’s delayed coastal storm risk management plan has more than doubled to $6.1 billion from $2.66 billion. Rip it.
While Virginia’s population is growing school enrollment is declining according to the Weldon Cooper Center. Rip it.
State lawmakers are mulling their options to fill budget holes caused by federal health care cuts. Rip it.
More than $36 million has been raised by groups in the redistricting referendum campaign. Rip it.
Starting July 1, some reckless speeders could have a device placed on their vehicle that would physically limit the speed of the vehicle. Rip it.
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is gathering feedback from residents as it develops its 2026 Virginia Statewide Rail Plan. Rip it.
American Legion Post 327 in Norfolk has spent the past week feeding, supplying, and supporting sailors evacuated from Bahrain, offering what Post Commander Derrick Johnson calls "a little taste of home." Rip it.
Several cadets from Old Dominion University’s Army ROTC Program were honored Sunday for their actions during the incident on March 12. Rip it.
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore and Sentara celebrated two years of their Community Feed at Berkley program. Rip it.
Norfolk’s chief lifeguard has performed over 1,000 water rescues. Rip it.
This weekend catch a ride on the NFK Glass Circuit and visit three glass art exhibits with demos, activities, food trucks, and more. Rip it.
Behind the scenes of “What Remains,” the immersive production at The Hermitage. Rip it.
You won’t bee-lieve what the creative minds at the 757 Makerspace are up to. Rip it.
Local creative agency Grow built a whole digital experience to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Rip it.
The Black Jacket Symphony returns to the Harrison Opera House on April 19 with Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet.” Rip it.
The Davis Brothers, known as DB3, are bringing the 757 Knockout Night to Chartway Arena on Saturday, April 4. Rip it.
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive by Selina Fillinger and directed by Kathy Strouse runs through Sunday at Generic Theater. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest is back with Keep, North Bloom, Shower Curtain, Hippie Love Party, Cigarettes For Breakfast, Loverghost, & School of Rock. Rip it.
It’s the last weekend to catch Va Stage Co.’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 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.
Brand New Works by Visual Clamour on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Elizabeth Kijowski at Zeke’s. Rip it.
The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has delivered its first power to the grid. Rip it.
The Hampton Roads Association of Realtors says that global conflicts are not likely to have a major impact on the housing market. Rip it.
Renters and property managers are both feeling the pressure of inflation. Rip it.
The FCC announced that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna, which brings local stations Wavy 10 & 13 News Now under the same parent company. Rip it.
USPS is proposing a stamp price increase to avoid a cash crisis at the agency. Rip it.
Gas prices have hit $4 in parts of the region, mirroring price increases nationally. Rip it.
The Norfolk International Airport says it has not been effected by recent DHS shutdowns disrupting TSA. Rip it.
The earnings gap between men and women slightly widened last year, according to a new analysis published Thursday. Rip it.
Lynn Seagle spent more that 40 years with Hope House Foundation helping to build it into the notable non-profit it is today. Rip it.
The Spanberger administration has created the cabinet position of chief energy officer. Rip it.
Virginia has joined a lawsuit suing the Environmental Protection Agency over the repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding. Rip it.
Norfolk State University dining workers rallied for unionization this week. Rip it.
Heading to baseball games this year? Free light rail trips to Harbor Park are back again this season. Rip it.
Waterside is getting weird with a country + EDM concert. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest returns on April 11th. Rip it.
Patti LaBelle and Fitz & the Tantrums were announced as headliners for the 50th annual Norfolk Harborfest. Rip it.
Fri Mar 27
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Day on the ERT. 9:00 am. Rip it.
WAV (We Are Visionaries) Hackathon at Assembly NFK. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Great American Cleanup 2026: Kickoff Celebration at Lafayette Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Coffee Concert: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony at Harrison Opera House. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Foam Cap Fridays at Benchtop Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Dark Sea perform live at Benchtop Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Storybook Birdhouses at Waters Edge Winery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Felicia Hoyos performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The B.Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Infinity Song - World Tour II Continues... at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
What Remains - 10th Annual Immersive Experience at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Phil Wickham performs live at Chartway Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Jimmy Masters & Josh Toomey perform live at Cafe Stella. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Capri performs live at at Boss Queens. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
MxPx performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Legends Of Laughter at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot | Brad versus Sean at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Rihanna - Anti Vinyl Listening at Glow Juice Bar. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mixology performs live at Baxters. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Tell It performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe Gosman Band performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Night Strike at AMF Norfolk. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Give Us Your Flowers Drag Show Dance Party at The Wave. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
3 on 3 Improv Tournament - Final Four at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Mar 28
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Karla’s. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Garden Artists: Simple Bookbinding at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Waves of Care Community Fair at Pretlow Library. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Great American Cleanup: Southside Kickoff & Celebration at Southside Aquatic Center. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Resident Community Forum at Scope Arena. 10:00 am. Rip it.
WAV (We Are Visionaries) Hackathon at Assembly NFK. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Girl Scout Shapes in Nature Day at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co.. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Joy for All Community Celebration at Colley Community Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Beach Volleyball Court Build Day Volunteer Event at Sarah Constant Beach Park. 11:45 am. Rip it.
Mommy & Me at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Cafe Merci Saturday Cafe at Benchtop Craft Brewing Co. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Blindfold Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co.. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
WAV (We Are Visionaries) Hackathon at Assembly NFK. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Plant Swap & Vendor Event at Benchtop Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Historic Freemason Walking Tour on the ERT at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
The Emperor's New Moves at Attucks Theatre. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
St. Kiuchi Day at The Birch. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Eric Staab performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
What Remains - 10th Annual Immersive Experience at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ashleigh Chevalier performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke - Let's Party! at Benchtop Brewing Company. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Love, George & Ira - The Gershwins on Broadway with Rob Fisher at Robin Hixon Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Chris Knight performs live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
David Spade: I Got A Feel For It at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Rigometrics - Rigossance Tour at Chicho's Backstage. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
SYNHERGI Performance at Boss Queens Restaurant. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
David Spade live at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
SaturGAY w/ DJ Bird & DJ Anelz at the Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Native Dread performs live at Sharks Sports Bar & Grill. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mixology performs live at Baxters. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party at The NorVA. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Fuzz performs live at Chicho's Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
88.Rave (¡BAILA! & Off The Record) at The Annex. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Improvageddon: Best of 2025 & Caesar's Choice Awards at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Mar 29
City Girls Walk Meetup at Neptune's Fury Coffee. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
NFK Glass Circuit Tour at d'Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Yappy Hour Doggy Party | Costume Contest | Photo Booth | BARKcuterie at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Women Unfiltered at Selden Market. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
PC Guitar Duo at Benchtop Brewing Company. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Stand Up Comedy 101 with Hatton Jordan at Push Comedy Theater. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Couple of Wanderers perform live at Elation Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Tapped In! Open Mic Nite at The Bird NFK. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
High Wire Act: Comedy without a Net! at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
All Things Equal: The Life & Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Joe Heilman performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Regino’s, with 80 years in business, says their long success is thanks to consistency. Rip it.
Tomatoes are growing in the garden and they’re showing up in martinis at 508 Locals. Rip it.
The Veil just dropped spring cocktails, including a Lavender 75. Rip it.
Salami, prosciutto, ham, and a whole lot more got stacked on this Grilled Cheese. Rip it.
Kiuchi Brewery (Japan) is taking over the taps at The Birch for a special beer weekend. Rip it.
Support your local taco dealer. Rip it.
Saltine is hosting a Midsummer Nights Dream inspired four-course cocktail dinner. Rip it.
You want your oxtail barbecued? Redwood’s got you covered. Rip it.
Press 626 has a killer easter brunch menu rolling out. Rip it.
Pixels is serving up some hot dogs with the cheat codes. Rip it.
