A lawsuit challenging Norfolk's network of automated license plate readers gained new momentum following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the constitutional limits of database surveillance. Rip it.
Norfolk broke its July Fourth temperature record on Saturday by hitting 100 degrees, eclipsing the previous high of 98 degrees last set in 1997. Rip it.
Norfolk Festevents reported a 15% cost increase to launch a larger July Fourth fireworks show over the Elizabeth River, though the organization kept its total budget under wraps. Rip it.
Norfolk Fire-Rescue quickly contained a dune fire sparked by fireworks near Ocean View Avenue and Chesapeake Boulevard on Saturday night before it could reach nearby homes. Rip it.
Norfolk Fire-Rescue is using $1.8 million to launch the region's first fourth shift, cutting average work weeks from 52 to 42 hours. Rip it.
Residents of Ghent's John Knox Towers senior living community staged a sleep-in protest to demand immediate repairs for a broken elevator and persistent water leaks. Rip it.
Virginia lawmakers approved over $300,000 to extend for two years a commission studying how public universities historically displaced Black communities, including families in Norfolk. Rip it.
A new analysis of Virginia's public salary database shows 12 state employees—mostly university coaches and presidents—took home over $1 million in 2025, dwarfing even the governor’s salary. Rip it.
A new $15 million state budget expansion for Medicaid sickle cell gene therapy eases access for Hampton Roads patients, who make up Virginia's largest adult sickle cell population. Rip it.
The free Surviving Through Mental Health event returns to the Attucks Theatre this Thursday, brought state policymakers and local resources together to tackle generational trauma and mental health stigma. Rip it.
A five-day economic development trip to the United Kingdom by Hampton Roads mayors and city officials cost regional taxpayers roughly $76,000, according to public expense reports. Rip it.
Starting this November, about 200,000 Virginians can tap into a new $150 million state subsidy program designed to reduce ACA health insurance premiums by roughly 70%. Rip it.
Virginia ranks 10th nationally for highway safety and mobility benefits, yet 49% of its urban interstates—including those in Hampton Roads—remain heavily congested during peak hours. Rip it.
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz returns to Naval Station Norfolk with 3,000 sailors following a four-month deployment that included leading a 26-ship formation in the Atlantic. Rip it.
The annual Anthem LemonAid fundraiser kicks off in Norfolk this Friday, aiming to raise $130,000 for pediatric cancer and blood disorder patients at CHKD through neighborhood stands. Rip it.
TFC Recycling is lobbying to keep two bins for trash and recycling as some cities ditch blue bins for a new AI-powered "one bin" trash system. Rip it.
Virginia is aligning its education system with new funding and laws supporting teen apprenticeships as Educational Testing Service acquires ACT to expand workforce credentialing. Rip it.
A new study warns that Virginia's rapidly multiplying data centers pose unstudied public health risks, ranging from chronic noise-induced stress to air pollution from backup diesel generators. Rip it.
Governor Abigail Spanberger defended Virginia's data center industry in a recent interview, arguing that keeping the facilities in the Commonwealth ensures stronger environmental protections and stabilizes local energy prices. Rip it.
Following scheduled maintenance in Norfolk, the USS San Antonio departed on June 29 to support counter-drug trafficking operations in the U.S. Southern Command area. Rip it.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital now uses a new AI-powered imaging platform called Cleerly to detect heart blockages, a technology shown to reduce invasive cardiac testing by 37%. Rip it.
ODU baseball alumnus Justin Verlander announced he will retire after the 2026 season, signing a $13 million contract to finish his 21-year Major League career with the Detroit Tigers. Rip it.
The Norfolk Admirals ended their affiliations with the NHL's Winnipeg Jets and AHL's Manitoba Moose after just one season, leaving the team temporarily without a major league partner. Rip it.
Looking to snap a three-game losing streak, the Norfolk Tides host the Syracuse Mets at Harbor Park for a six-game series featuring soccer night, postgame fireworks, and an appearance by Bluey. Rip it.
A walk-off grand slam handed the Norfolk Tides a 5-2 loss in Scranton on Sunday, sending the team back to Harbor Park after dropping four of five games. Rip it.
Fans can exchange tickets from Tuesday's postponed Norfolk Tides game at the Harbor Park box office for any remaining regular-season home game and receive automatic parking refunds. Rip it.
Wax Monkey blends Southern rock, psychedelic rock, and improvisational jams and they’re taking the stage at the Annex this weekend. Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum’s IgNITE series continues this month with the theme BLING! Rip it.
Over 5,000 visitors braved four-hour lines at the Norfolk Botanical Garden this weekend to catch a whiff of Lady MacDeath, a rare corpse flower blooming with a signature rotting-flesh scent. Rip it.
Naro Expanded Cinema's summer classic film series returns this Monday, keeping the late Mal Vincent's movie tradition alive under the theater's new ownership. Rip it.
Thousands of holiday revelers—including a family that sailed in from North Carolina—packed Town Point Park to watch the annual fireworks display over the Elizabeth River. Rip it.
Virginia Zoo keepers are using frozen treats, sprinklers, and indoor night house access to keep animals cool during extreme summer heat. Rip it.
Two d’Art Center exhibitions end this weekend, catch them while you can. Rip it.
Night Shift returns to Virginia MOCA on the 24th. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Rafael Soldi: Soft Boy at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Wilderness Photography Foundation’s Traveling Exhibit, Nature’s Generosity at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Metal Transformed: A National Exhibit Featuring Fine Art Metalsmithing at d’Art Center. 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.
We The People, A Series of Collages by Jay Brown Jr. of Still Jaybird Photography on display at The Gallery at Elation. Rip it.
ODU breaks ground on a $250 million Engineering and Arts building, marking the largest capital investment in university history ahead of its 2030 centennial. Rip it.
Norfolk officials pushed MacArthur Center's major demolition back to late 2027 but plan to auction off mall equipment this fall while prioritizing a long-awaited downtown grocery store. Rip it.
Former Navy sailor Michael Millard-Lowe traded his accounting degrees for French furniture, navigating customs snags and online auctions to stock his Ghent antique shop. Rip it.
Norfolk gas prices jumped by up to 30 cents last week to an average of $3.89 per gallon, driven by geopolitical tensions and the costly transition to summer-blend fuel. Rip it.
Cruise Norfolk welcomed Holland America's Zuiderdam and its nearly 2,500 passengers to the Half Moone Cruise Center on Tuesday with a waterfront market and extended hours at Nauticus. Rip it.
Norfolk is seeking demolition proposals for the vacant Military Circle Mall, kicking off a 15-month teardown process scheduled to begin this fall. Rip it.
Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi urged state regulators to postpone Dominion Energy's proposed $67 billion merger with NextEra Energy until the utilities answer 64 questions regarding ratepayer impacts. Rip it.
R. Dawson Taylor, the longtime owner of Taylor's Do it Center who championed independent hardware stores across Hampton Roads, passed away on July 4 at 103 years old. Rip it.
State lawmakers are grappling with the surging energy demands and tax incentives of Virginia's 131 data centers, which make the state the world's data center capital. Rip it.
Norfolk defense contractor BAE Systems is suing the U.S. Navy for $8 million, claiming the military underestimated repair work needed to modernize the USS Vicksburg. Rip it.
WWE Monday Night Raw returns to the Scope on August 10, bringing stars like CM Punk and Becky Lynch to Norfolk. Rip it.
The 25th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival returns to Town Point Park on July 18, bringing free live performances from Don Moña y su Orquesta alongside eats from Plaza Del Sol. Rip it.
Waterside District is Norfolk's World Cup watch party hub, packing the waterfront venue with local fans and visitors. Rip it.
Fri July 10
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.
Ikea Game Night! at IKEA. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy at Naro Cinema. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Tidewater United Weekly Disc Golf League at Lafayette Park. 5:45 pm. Rip it.
Vince Kornegay Performing Live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Syracuse Mets at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Return of the Nighthawks at multiple locations. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Table Talk Social Event at Torch Bistro. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Open Mic Night at Granby Glow Bar. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Niiasii, The Moment, Warrington, Eras at The Annex. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Family Twilight Trek - Cicada Night at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Goonies at Naro Cinema. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Scorpio Summer at Baxters Sports Bar & Lounge. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch 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.
The Made-Up Movie at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Lights presented by KOZA at Chicho's Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat July 11
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Hangry’s. 7:15 am. Rip it.
ERT + NKR Group Kayaking at Plum Point Park. 8:30 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Plastic Free July at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Handwork at the Hermitage Artist Demo at The Hermitage Museum. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Pagoda and Freemason Architectural Tour at Harbour Street Parking Lot. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Jr Master Gardeners at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Yock Sale at Garden of Prayer Temple ZC. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Ice Cream Workshop at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Parable Studies Weekly Book Club at Eleanor's Norfolk. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Fur-Ever Friends Market + Adoption pop-up at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Stonewall Sports Beach Day at Community Beach Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NACC Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Afterglow Brewing 3rd Anniversary Party at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Community cookout at Southeastern Transgender Resource Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
The Goonies Matinee at Naro Cinema. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
We Are Norfolk Meet & Greet at Azalea Inn Grill and Time Out Sports Bar. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Sewing Group Orientation at The Slover's Maker Studio . 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Free Talk and Workshop on Creating a Climate Resilient Garden at Fred Heutte Garden. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Retro Night at Ohef Sholom Temple. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
COVA's Gone Country at COVA Brewing Company. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Foster Beauty Fashion Show (UNDISCLOSED) in Downtown Norfolk 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The Sanctuary Night Market at Sanctuary Bar Taco's & Art. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Summer Time Christmas Bazaar at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Historic Theaters: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour at Selden Market. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
River Boyz perform live at Cova Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Run Club Tides Night at Tides Baseball At Harbor Park. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Radford University Alumni Night at Tides Baseball at Harbor Park. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Mermaids at the Park at Harbor Park Stadium. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Syracuse Mets at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Brackish Water Jamboree with Mike P and Z Duo at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Moonlight & Mischief: Live Music and Burlesque Spectacular at 37th and Zen. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Jazz at The Wells presents: An Evening with the Tidewater Winds Jazz Big Band at The Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Wax Monkey at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Rylo & Friends at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Matt Maeson at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Off The Record at 80/20 Burger Bar. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
FIRE or Ice Ball!!! at 2418 Granby St. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mixology Performing Live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ CJ Performing Live at Baxter's Sports Lounge. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun July 12
Breakfast with the Animals at Virginia Zoological Park. 8:00 am. Rip it.
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.
Improv 101 with Brad McMurran at Push Comedy Theater. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Book Club: The Will to Change at Eleanor's Norfolk. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Costume and Gown Sale! at Live Body Brave Studio. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Syracuse Mets at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Harmony for the Children of Haiti at Elation Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Mutual Aid Network Meeting at Eleanor's Norfolk. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
ERT - Silent Read Along Sundays at Stockley Gardens. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
LGBTQ+ Yoga at the Pagoda. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
House of the Dragon Watch Party at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 8:15 pm. Rip it.
219 has dropped a Restaurant Week menu with highlights like a special deviled egg dish and smoked meatloaf. Rip it.
You can get whipped cream (and sprinkles) on top of your beer slushy now. Yeah, they’re calling it a strawberry shortcake slushy. Rip it.
Straight from an Orchardist, this stone fruit latte is ready to make you peachy. Rip it.
Peaches on pizza? We’ll take it but only if you add prosciutto. Rip it.
Go topside and try out a peach gimlet from Yorgo’s. Rip it.
The captain has some incredible she crab soup on deck. Rip it.
Todd Jurich is hosting a Bastille Day Wine Dinner with sommelier Megan Jones next weekend. Rip it.
Cowboy Syd is getting wacky, now offering 10% off your bill on Wednesdays. Rip it.
Soft shells are back at Swell, better grab them while you can. Rip it.
Looking for a yock connect? Your Saturday hookup just landed. Rip it.