Here’s Tuesday’s City Council agenda. Rip it.
Residents of Norfolk's Young Terrace public housing say their neighborhood has been contaminated by raw sewage since last fall, with families describing conditions as squalor while NRHA faces mounting scrutiny. Rip it.
Roughly 170 Norfolk public housing units are sitting vacant — many because of mold and disrepair — and the empty count could put federal funding at risk. Rip it.
Nearly one in five Norfolk Public Schools students was chronically absent this year, according to newly released data. Rip it.
The Virginia Lottery cut the ribbon on a renovated teachers' lounge at Suburban Park Elementary, the latest stop in its ongoing classroom-upgrade program. Rip it.
Norfolk expects to begin demolition at the long-vacant Military Circle mall "early in the fall," city officials told WTKR. Rip it.
Westbound Norview Avenue leading out of Norfolk International Airport will close for six months starting soon for a major reconstruction project. Rip it.
Norfolk has locked in a site on Brambleton Avenue for a new 32,000-square-foot Hunton YMCA, which will replace the aging facility and expand youth programming. Rip it.
Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads kicked off its Women Build Weeks in Norfolk, recruiting volunteers for its spring construction push. Rip it.
Peter G. Decker III received Norfolk's 2026 First Citizen award, one of the city's most prestigious civic honors. Rip it.
Neighbors are pressing Norfolk City Council to restore funding for a rec center and branch library cut from the proposed budget. Rip it.
A new statewide bus line debuted an east-west route connecting 10 Virginia cities, expanding intercity transit options for Hampton Roads residents. Rip it.
With Virginia Beach enforcing a new oceanfront curfew, Norfolk officials are preparing for increased crowds at Ocean View beaches. Rip it.
Norfolk marked the 37th anniversary of the USS Iowa turret explosion with a memorial at Naval Station Norfolk honoring the 47 sailors killed in 1989. Rip it.
Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment redrawing the state's congressional map, a Democratic-backed plan that could flip several U.S. House seats. Rip it.
Governor Spanberger signed the "Momnibus" package of maternal health bills the same day abortion opponents marched at the Capitol in the Virginia March for Life. Rip it.
Virginia lawmakers accepted Governor Spanberger's amendments to major energy bills but rejected her changes to health and labor legislation during the reconvened session. Rip it.
Virginia lawmakers pushed back on Spanberger's changes to the retail cannabis market bill, setting up a fight over the shape of the state's legal weed rollout. Rip it.
Skill games will likely remain outlawed in Virginia after lawmakers declined the governor's amendments, according to Virginia Mercury's weekly state roundup. Rip it.
A state survey found nearly one-third of Virginians believe cannabis makes them better drivers, raising public safety concerns as the commonwealth prepares for a legal retail market. Rip it.
Ben & Jerry's has thrown its support behind a Virginia bill that would offer 420 clemency for past cannabis convictions. Rip it.
Mussels are "exploding" along local shorelines, and researchers are studying what the population boom means for the local ecosystem. Rip it.
ODU men's tennis captured its fourth straight Sun Belt Conference tournament title, extending the program's championship streak. Rip it.
The Norfolk Tides' newest addition, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, holds the record for the longest full name in MLB history — 27 letters, which won't fit on his jersey. Rip it.
House Revival Project has announced “The Funktion” an all day electronic music concert that will be free to attend. Rip it.
Two legends. One kitchen. One moment that could change everything. Catch the world premiere of “ Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem” at the historic Wells Theater. Rip it.
The Generic Theater has found a new home at the Norfolk Masonic Temple. Rip it.
Va. Arts Fest is rocking with the classics at One Night in Memphis this Friday. Rip it.
Lee Greenwood is coming to the Perry Pavilion in May. Rip it.
Hardcore fans will be coming to the Norva for Behemoth, Decide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation this week. Rip it.
Nam June Paik: Electronic Television closes this weekend at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
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.
Flourish: d’Art’s Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks at d’Art Center. Rip it.
On Point!: A National Exhibit Featuring Contemporary Embroidery at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
A Larger Than Life Bauhaus Inspired Tryptich by R.V. Gusentine on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Short Story at Zeke’s. Rip it.
The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation is opening a new office this weekend. Rip it.
Cruise lines rolled thousands of tourists into Norfolk this week, with public “Market Day” events along the waterfront aimed at capturing some of that spending downtown. Rip it.
Hampton Roads is launching a new research hub focused on "energy literacy" and ways to meet the region's fast-growing power demand. Rip it.
Cardinal Skate Shop is closing in Norfolk's NEON District, a casualty of construction work that has disrupted foot traffic on its block. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport unveiled its expanded Concourse A, adding three new gates, brighter terminal design, and a new international arrivals facility. Rip it.
A local coffee shop opened inside the expanded ORF concourse, joining the roster of upgrades rolled out this month. Rip it.
Travelers passing through Norfolk International Airport say they're noticing — and welcoming — the recent renovations. Rip it.
Evictions fell slightly nationwide in 2025, but a new report found upticks in several regions — including parts of Virginia. Rip it.
Amazon is running behind on the jobs it promised in exchange for incentives to build its HQ2 campus in Arlington, according to state filings. Rip it.
Norfolk District Taco closed its doors after two years on Hampton Boulevard, the latest casualty in a churning local restaurant market. Rip it.
With a new Raising Cane's open and more national chains on the way, the Pilot argues Norfolk's Monticello Avenue is entering its "gastro-gauntlet" phase. Rip it.
Port of Virginia Interim CEO and Executive Director Sarah McCoy said that the port remained adaptable to trade shifts and international affairs, while last year delivered the second-highest revenue year in its history. Rip it.
$5.1 million in GO Virginia Region 5 funding was awarded across five projects in the region, most to move forward the “Hampton Roads Playbook.” Rip it.
The Hermitage Museum has several open positions. Rip it.
Towne Vacations was sold to Belcrest Vacations Acquisitions for $250 million on April 6. Rip it.
The Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival returns to the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on May 2 and 3 with 150+ wines, live music, and a new VIP experience. Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum of Art is embracing the Haitian Carnival vibes in their latest igNITE event. Rip it.
Celebrating their one year anniversary, House Revival Project is putting on a free fest at Waterside District. Rip it.
Fri Apr 23
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Day on the ERT. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Spring Plant Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Cruise Norfolk Market Days at Nauticus. 11:00 am. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. LeMoyne at Marty L. Miller Field. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Last Fridays Garage Band Edition at NFK Railroad District. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Paul Urban performs live at Benchtop Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The B.Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Vibration Open Mic at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tumbleweed performs live at Torch Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Kayak Cruise at Norfolk Kayak Rentals. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
All New Murder Mystery Dinner Show at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Memphis Redbirds at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
IgNITE: Kanaval at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Steve Link performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Epic Rock Show with Zac Plastic, Early Street Villians, Spirit Gun, & Zombii at Sanctuary House NFK. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Jimmy Masters and Josh Toomey perform live at Cafe Stella. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Dear Evan Hansen at Brown Hall Mainstage Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
One Night in Memphis at Perry Pavilion. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Capri Live at Boss Queens at Boss Queens Restaurant & Lounge. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Speidel, Goodrich, Goggin & Lille perform live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Alec Edmonds performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
ComUnion at MJ's Tavern. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Frequency: The RNB Dance Party at Chicho’s. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Plot Party! High Octane Comedy at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
MX Wave of the Month – Amateur Drag Competition at The Wave. 11:00 pm. Rip it.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Naro Cinema. 11:30 pm. Rip it.
Sat Apr 24
Big Blue 5K at Old Dominion University. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Fr8 House. 7:15 am. Rip it.
2026 ERT Botanical Tours on the Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Time at Nauticus. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Lafayette-Winona Neighborhood Plant Sale at 1270 Lafayette Blvd. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Cars and Coffee Norfolk Meetup at Tidewater Tech. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Fairy & Gnome Spring Homes at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Trailside Headquarters Grand Opening & Celebrate Trails Day at ERT Trailside Headquarters. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Football & Coffee Watch Party at The Cafe Merci Warehouse. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Beyblade Community Tournament at Atlantis Games & Comics. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Fred Fair Spring Plant Sale and Community Celebration at Fred Heutte Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Spring Plant Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Plushie-Making Workshop - Just for Teens and Tweens! at d'Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Miles Mulkey performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga Nfk at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co.. 11:00 am. Rip it.
It's Gonna Be Maaaay Boy Band Brunch Featuring Request Station Duo at The OV Beach Tavern. 11:00 am. Rip it.
"Meeting of the Ton" Garden Soiree Market at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
State of Black Health + Wealth Expo at 1200 E. Little Creek Rd.. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Morbidly Curious Book Club at Maker's Craft Brewery. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Community Game Day at East Ocean View Community Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Gong Stock Parking Lot Party at Benchtop Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Rapid Fire Vintage Market at The Veil Brewing Co.. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Hospitable Hounds Photo Fundraiser w/ NACC at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
World Cultures and Languages Festival at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Community Game Day at East Ocean View Community Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Bubbleicious Bubble Run in Downtown Norfolk. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Crush Fest & Lu'au benefiting Paint Pink at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
2026 Lisa Relaford Coston Voice Competition at Freemason Street Baptist Church. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. LeMoyne at Marty L. Miller Field. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Block Party Celebration at Berkley Community Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Derby Day Fascinators at d'Art Center. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Dear Evan Hansen at Brown Hall Mainstage Theatre. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Oyster Roast at Willoughby by the Bay. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Sing Into Spring- Volunteer Appreciation Event at Hugh R. Copeland Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
757 Wolf Pack: "Union Time: Fighting for Workers's Rights" at The Muse Writers Center. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Spartan Battalion Ball at Delta Hotels by Marriott. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
World Cultures Trivia at Maker's Craft Brewery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Chamber Consort's "Voices of the Future" Concert at FSBC - Freemason Street Baptist Church. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Chemistry & Conversations: A Vibe You Can Feel at 80/20 Burger Bar. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Kayce Laine Sound & Soul Market at Chrysler Hall. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Danielle Roby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Cardinal Skate Shop Last Session. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Memphis Redbirds at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Bulletmouth Brown perfroms live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Harlem Globetrotters: The 100 Year Tour at Chartway Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem | Co-World Premiere at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Elevated Sound Bath Experience with Kayce Laine at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pool Kids performs live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Shelly Belly: Unapologetically Me Comedy 2026 Tour at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Katt Williams: The Golden Age Tour at Norfolk Scope Arena. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Kenneth: Soul Revival at Boss Queens Restaurant & Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Whiskey Tide performs live at Sharks Sports Bar & Grill. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Khalil G performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mixology Performing Live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Steven Dotson performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Sharp performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
IMPROVAGEDDON: The Ultimate Improv Comedy Competition at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Apr 25
Spring Plant Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
NSU Baseball vs. LeMoyne at Marty L. Miller Field. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Rock & Roll Playhouse plays music of The Beatles & more for kids! at The Annex at The Annex. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
4 Year Anniversary Block Party at Black Rose & Dagger Tattoo & Body Piercing. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Book Exchange Charity Sale to Benefit the Project Connection Foundation at Book Exchange. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
Selfcare Sunday Journaling & Soundbath at 209 W Ocean View Ave Suite 202. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Hank's Sunday Music Series at Hank's Filling Station. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides vs Memphis Redbirds at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem | Co-World Premiere at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Cookbook Store Pop-up Shop at Eleanor's Norfolk. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Tails & Trails: Dog Day At The Zoo at Virginia Zoo. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Borderline Crazy on the patio at Mona Lisa Restaurant & Bar. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Tails & Trails: Dog Day at the Zoo! at The Virginia Zoo. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Authors & ART: Books and Brushes Edition at Selden Market. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Model Citizen & OGs popup at Crudo Nudo. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Kayak Cruise at Norfolk Kayak Rentals. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Unis, Turncoat Syndicate, Broken Beaches perform live at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
High Wire Act: Comedy without a Net! at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Valentin Prince, Chloe Ester, Feign Kin perform live at Chicho's Backstage. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
High Wire Act: Comedy without a Net! at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Danny Brown performs live at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Brandon Bower Band performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Cor Del Lux, Snack Truck, and Shagg Carpet at Get Tight Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Model Citizen + OGs are back for a special popup Sunday at Crudo Nudo. Rip it.
New at Bonchon: sweet potato fries and pork cheese katsu sandwiches. Rip it.
Pork & shiitake tamari-ginger glazed meatballs with chilled Spicy peanut noodles? Put me in coach. Rip it.
Shrimp taco season is definitely here. Rip it.
A lil' switcheroo down at Crudo, they’ve got leeks with peas, olives and salmon roe now. Rip it.
Cranberries are for Thanksgiving. Pair your turkey with figs for spring weather. Rip it.
The softys are on deck at Four Eleven. Catch ‘em while you can. Rip it.
Take your mom to brunch at Glasslight for lavender french toast. Rip it.
The Mont Blanc is still on deck down at Toast + Kobros. Rip it.
Pink nutella crepes with fresh strawberries, right on Granby Street. Rip it.
“The Secret Garden” is the latest cocktail at Leone’s with a delightful spring flair. Rip it.
