The MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk is embarking on an $18.5 million expansion to add a second story to its research center, securing space for 140,000 artifacts. Rip it.
While Virginia funded 3,440 new Medicaid waiver slots over two years, more than 14,300 disabled residents remain on waiting lists, facing a steep “services cliff” when they turn 22. Rip it.
Following Tuesday's heavy storms, Norfolk Stormwater crews urge residents to clear curb debris and report localized flooding or damage using the MyNorfolk app. Rip it.
A rare waterspout formed over the James River on Tuesday night, downing trees on Willoughby Spit with 48 mph wind gusts. Rip it.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun returns to Naval Station Norfolk this Friday, bringing home about 300 sailors after a nearly six-month deployment. Rip it.
An independent report on the March 12 shooting at ODU recommends safety upgrades, highlighting communication gaps regarding the gunman's criminal history and an 11-minute ambulance response delay. Rip it.
Norfolk Councilman JP Paige calls for increased investment in community-based violence prevention and a public threat-level notification system following a string of violent incidents. Rip it.
A $1.8 billion Navy plan to privatize roughly 8,000 junior sailor barracks beds across Hampton Roads went quiet two years after its initial announcement. Rip it.
The LGBT Life Center purchased its 42,000-square-foot Robin Hood Road headquarters for $4.26 million, securing long-term stability to expand clinical care, pharmacy, and housing services despite recent state funding cuts. Rip it.
Norfolk nonprofit Next Step to Success breaks ground this September on a $40 million youth campus at the former DePaul Medical Center site, incorporating salvaged stained glass from the chapel. Rip it.
Despite tripling cardiovascular healthcare spending, Norfolk faces the region's widest racial gap in heart disease deaths, with Black residents dying at a rate 36% higher than White residents. Rip it.
As Virginia cyclosporiasis cases rise to 126 from recalled imported lettuce, Norfolk shoppers are flocking to Westside Produce and Provisions on Colley Avenue for safer, locally sourced greens. Rip it.
Norfolk is hosting a series of Mayor's Cup blood drives at the Slover, the Chrysler Museum, and the Virginia Zoo to combat a national blood shortage. Rip it.
Virginia's Affordable Care Act enrollment dropped 8% this year after federal subsidies expired, a smaller decline than the 15% average drop in other federal marketplace states. Rip it.
A Virginia federal judge ruled FDA restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone unlawful, remanding rules requiring special pharmacy certifications, clinician sign-offs, and signed patient risk forms. Rip it.
At least eight referendum committees registered to campaign for and against three upcoming Virginia constitutional amendments on abortion, marriage equality, and voting rights restoration. Rip it.
A new Democratic National Committee proposal places Virginia as the sixth and final early-voting state in the 2028 presidential primary, bringing candidates and campaign cash to the commonwealth before Super Tuesday. Rip it.
A new 'clean slate' law allows Virginia residents to seal certain past misdemeanor and felony convictions, but navigating the complex petition process requires notarized state forms, fees, and court filings. Rip it.
The Virginia Department of Education is seeking a new vendor to overhaul the state’s standardized testing system by 2027, a modernization effort expected to cost at least $30 million annually. Rip it.
Virginia is creating an enforcement unit to oversee the rapidly expanding market for vaping products, hemp-derived intoxicants, THC and kratom, consolidating several regulatory responsibilities within the attorney general’s office. Rip it.
Virginia lawmakers approved $2 million to plan a new 15,000-square-foot childcare center that will serve up to 150 children of state employees and lawmakers. Rip it.
Governor Abigail Spanberger’s administration surveys Virginia residents on rising electric bills and data center power demands for the upcoming Virginia Energy Plan. Rip it.
Old Dominion University researchers are testing the “TickBot,” a remote-controlled car that drags chemical-treated cloth to kill ticks on local trails. Rip it.
Delegate Phil Hernandez launched a community design contest for a new Ocean View license plate, prompting Norfolk locals to suggest designs featuring crabs, golf clubs, and the old amusement park. Rip it.
To mark World Drowning Prevention Day, the Norfolk YMCA hosted a water safety event where families tossed decorated rubber ducks into the pool to represent those trained in aquatic survival. Rip it.
A Norfolk Fire-Rescue crew completed a food delivery after transporting a driver experiencing a medical emergency to the hospital. Rip it.
The Norfolk Animal Care Center is waiving all adult dog adoption fees from July 25 through July 31, thanks to a volunteer donation honoring a former shelter dog named Shadow. Rip it.
Seven local youth essay winners head to the Scope on August 10 to watch WWE Monday Night RAW, courtesy of the nonprofit Way of Hope. Rip it.
Creed Willems’s eighth-inning home run lifted the Norfolk Tides to a 4-3 victory over Worcester at Harbor Park during a game featuring a rehab appearance by Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt. Rip it.
Old Dominion's newly released men's basketball schedule features a November 11 matchup at Norfolk State, marking the first full-capacity game between the local rivals at Echols Hall since 1973. Rip it.
Norfolk State center fielder Thomas Ealey tested his speed at USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team Training Camp after leading the Spartans with 35 stolen bases last season. Rip it.
Old Dominion University deputy athletic director Ron Moses is leaving Norfolk to become the athletic director at Robert Morris University, marking another major leadership vacancy for the Monarchs. Rip it.
Maury High School football coach Dyrri McCain kicked off WTKR’s new Coaches Corner podcast, discussing the Commodores’ quest for a fourth consecutive state title this fall. Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Constellations,” features 385 unconventional wearable art pieces, including a bracelet topped with a toy car and brooches made of burnt toast. Rip it.
A granddaughter's phone call helped historians identify Marie Freeman Davis Boyd as one of 220 Black WPA workers who cleared swamps to build the Norfolk Botanical Garden in 1938. Rip it.
Closing soon at MOCA: Nina Chanel Abney’s The Pursuit of Happiness. Rip it.
The Virginia Opera is gearing up for their signature fundraiser and looking for vendors to join. Rip it.
Yes, the white-cheeked gibbons at the Virginia Zoo do have better beards than you. 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.
Divulge: A National Exhibit Featuring the Use of Art for Therapy & Mental Health Awareness at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Word of Art: A National Exhibit of Artworks that Incorporate the Written Wordat 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.
A Collection in Pen & Ink by M.F. Coelho at the Gallery at Elation. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport is pitching 50 acres of land freed by a closed runway to developers for hotels, retail, and commercial projects along Norview Avenue. Rip it.
Housed inside Tabet Manufacturing, Norfolk's Cobotic Alliance Center trained over 50 companies on collaborative welding robots to speed up local shipbuilding and manufacturing. Rip it.
Norfolk travel nurse Leah Davis is developing GuardianSeat, a smart vehicle seat cover prototype designed to monitor driver vitals and detect medical emergencies before a crash occurs. Rip it.
A new Virginia law requires Norfolk employers to include good-faith salary ranges on job postings and bans them from asking applicants about their salary history. Rip it.
HRT and Naval Station Norfolk are hosting career fairs to help job seekers bypass the digital resume black hole as hiring rates dip below pre-pandemic levels. Rip it.
A national trade group launched “Virginia Connects” to polish the data center industry’s image amid rising pushback over energy demands and tax breaks. Rip it.
Virginia relaxed its decades-old 45% food-to-alcohol sales ratio, eliminating the requirement for high-volume Norfolk restaurants and lowering it to 30% for mid-sized venues. Rip it.
The Blackdog Cafe permanently closed following the passing of co-owner Theresa Craig, ending 22 years of serving Norfolk Commerce Park and clients like Pharrell Williams. Rip it.
Norfolk's Eggs Up diner off 22nd Street is drawing lines out the door as breakfast dining surges in popularity. Rip it.
A $500,000 investment from Valkyrie Enterprises has established a new defense lab to align academic innovation with national defense priorities. Rip it.
The 757 Collab pipeline is starting to show results. Rip it.
Noelle Pinkard will be the interim president and CEO of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads, aka Hampton Roads Transit. Rip it.
Fri July 31
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Mayor's Cup Blood Drive at 810 Union Street. 9:30 am. Rip it.
KNB All Summer Long: "Freedom Friday" Park Cleanup at Lafayette Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Idio Bike Block Party at Norfolk Recycle Factory. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Honeymoon Vintage Night Market at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Ceremony Christmas In July Tasting Menu at Ceremony. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Classes of 1996, ONE Grand Reunion at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Summerween in The NEON District. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Tidewater United Weekly Disc Golf League at Lafayette Park. 5:45 pm. Rip it.
Latitude Luau at Latitude Climbing + Fitness. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
ACOTAR Trivia Night at Mudita Cafe & Bar. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Worcester Red Sox at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
IGNITE: BLING! at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Marv.P performs live: Was It All Worth It? at Glow Juice Bar. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe McMurray performs live at Elation. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Donal O'Shaughnessy performs live at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Lua Flora - Watauga Starlight Tour with Peter Sun at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Come Play With Us LGBTQ+ Dance Party at the Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Talon (NYC) / KEVO / En Plastic (Philly) / THVTBLVZIIVNCHIX at The Taphouse Grill. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Bobby Wilson & Company performing live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
NO RAP BEFORE 12 at Baxter's Sports Lounge. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Frequency RNB Dance Party at Chicho's Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Plot Party! High Octane Comedy - July at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat August 1
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at TBA. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Ghent Community Cleanup at Chrysler Museum of Art. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Yoga at Neptune's Fury. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
SuperRare Cards & Collectibles Show at Chartway Arena. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Little Mariners Movie Series at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Pagoda and Freemason Architectural Tour at Harbour Street. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Storybook Tea Party - Dinosaur Theme at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Veterans Workshop: Character Development at The Wells Theatre. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
muni-muni market at Selden Market. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Granby Reunion Cookout 2k26 at Northside Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Blues RFC Annual General Meeting at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Blackout & Found Poetry with K. Courage Designs at d'Art Center. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Ocean View Pier Pride Party. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides Filipino American Heritage Night at Harbor Park. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Ceremony Christmas In July Tasting Menu at Ceremony. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Bingo Loco at The Granby Theater. 5:15 pm. Rip it.
Mercy Kill, sister, snshwr perform live at The Annex. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
WWE SummerSlam Watch Party at Waterside District. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
3rd Annual Family Night & Norfolk Tides Baseball at Harbor Park. 6:15 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Worcester Red Sox at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Keri Hilson performs live at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Comedy Fundraiser for Billy the Kidden Rescue at 37th and Zen. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
U.S. Fleet Forces Band Jazz Combo at Tazewell Stage at Virginia Stage Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Baby Brett performing live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mixology performing live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Hey Ma! at Chicho’s Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
CRIMEWAVE: A Post-Punk & Darkwave Party at The Annex. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
The Comedy Sketchbook at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun August 2
Slow and Steady Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea Market at Waterside District. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Naro Kids Flicks: KIKI's Delivery Service at Naro Cinema. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Virginia Tech Day at the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Worcester Red Sox at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Tour de Orf Community Bike Ride departing Afterglow Brewing. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
100 Women In White at Place of Redemption Church. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
TIDEWATER TAKEDOWN at The Annex. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Fall Dessert Passport is coming to Afterglow with a full lineup of stamp-giving sweets vendors. Rip it.
New from Benchtop: Sterling Fresh, a “fresh hop pilsner” with Sterling NUVO, an innovative hop product from Crosby Hops. Rip it.
Chargrilled oysters with all the right seasonings will make you feel like one groovy captain. Rip it.
Charred Broccoli Caesar from codex is both healthy and delightful. Rip it.
Last chance to get in on the Dot Cake madness with these coffee drinks form Cova. Rip it.
Bottomless boneless wings for the very hungry at Dirty Buffalo. Rip it.
The heat’s kicking but Doumar’s still has the classics to keep you cooled off. Rip it.
The Refreshers from Handsome Biscuit are exactly what their name implies. Rip it.
The treats from La Brioche almost look too perfect to eat…. almost. Rip it.