Norfolk leaders released new renderings of a post-MacArthur Mall downtown and announced that the $3 million demolition of Military Circle Mall will begin next month. Rip it.
Norfolk City Council approved an $18.7 million plan to build a 624-space parking garage near Harbor Park, clearing the way by demolishing a 1969-era sheriff's administration building. Rip it.
Last weeks nor'easter sent tidal waters surging through East Ocean View, trapping cars, bringing out neighborhood kayakers, and prompting residents to blame sand-clogged storm drains for the worsening floods. Rip it.
Although Larchmont's new berm project successfully kept tidal flooding 40 feet back, high winds still pushed water into Norfolk streets, forcing some neighbors to use backyard stepladders to get to work. Rip it.
Volunteers prepare to map Norfolk's highest annual tides next week for the Catch the King event, helping researchers track sea-level rise and measure floodwater contaminants. Rip it.
Old Dominion University and NASA are building a satellite-powered flood prediction dashboard to help Norfolk map real-time rising water risks across vulnerable neighborhoods and the naval station. Rip it.
Starting next month, Norfolk Public Schools will require clear bags for all spectators attending athletic events, with exceptions only for diaper bags and medical items. Rip it.
The Virginia Board of Education approved new rules for local student assessments, giving Norfolk schools more flexibility to measure student learning through critical thinking rather than rote memorization. Rip it.
Former Calvary Revival Church pastor Courtney McBath is expanding Virginia Christian College's Hampton Roads footprint by launching new schools of business and human services. Rip it.
National historians and educators gathered at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott for the 111th ASALH Conference, where Norfolk State University President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston championed the enduring legacy of HBCUs. Rip it.
The CIVIC Leadership Institute announced its CIVIC Scholars Class of 2027, bringing together emerging student leaders from five Hampton Roads universities to build professional skills and regional connections. Rip it.
British General Nick Perry took command of NATO Joint Forces Command Norfolk, marking the first time a non-American has led the only U.S.-based operational NATO command. Rip it.
Two contractors with McLean Contracting Co. died following an accident during maintenance and repair work at the Norfolk International Terminals South Berth on Wednesday. Rip it.
Norfolk's historic Barraud Park reopens after a three-year, $4.5 million renovation featuring upgraded playgrounds, restored waterways, and the tennis courts where Arthur Ashe once practiced. Rip it.
The Norfolk Circuit Court now offers an optional $20 marriage package featuring a commemorative certificate and a photo in a decorated room, bringing the total cost of a courthouse wedding to $125. Rip it.
Norfolk Southern awarded a $50,000 grant to the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation to fund early design work for a pedestrian flyover bridge connecting West Ghent and Lambert's Point. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport is launching a new TSA program that allows non-ticketed visitors with PreCheck clearance past security to dine, shop, or greet loved ones. Rip it.
HRT launched its "Transit is for Everyone" campaign, backed by a $40,000 state grant, to boost ridership ahead of the slow winter season. Rip it.
Local advocates challenge Norfolk residents to ditch their cars for the national Week Without Driving from October 1–8, traveling via HRT or the Elizabeth River Trail. Rip it.
A new state law taking effect Jan. 1 blocks DMV renewals for drivers with unpaid traffic camera tickets, threatening to overwhelm Norfolk's paper-based court system with manual data entry. Rip it.
The state is notifying nearly 235,000 Virginians that their voting rights remain intact after a federal court ruling limited automatic felony disenfranchisement to just three specific crimes. Rip it.
A federal judge struck down a SNAP deadline, shielding Virginia from potential financial penalties as the state works to lower its 11% food assistance error rate. Rip it.
Average Virginia DMV wait times dropped to 8.3 minutes, down from 37 minutes in 2019, following the agency's 'Perfect 10' efficiency reforms. Rip it.
ODU researchers find Hampton Roads is aging faster than the rest of Virginia, prompting local hospice providers to encourage earlier use of supportive services. Rip it.
The federal rescission of a Chesapeake Bay pollution-reduction order could threaten Norfolk's stormwater management and increase flooding risks, local environmental groups warn. Rip it.
Norfolk homeowners can secure rooftop solar panels at 20% to 30% below market value through the state-expanded Switch Together bulk-purchasing program before the Oct. 15 deadline. Rip it.
Nearly half of regional households are food insecure, with one in four experiencing severe hunger amid declining SNAP participation, according to a new Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia study. Rip it.
The Changing Lives 365 food pantry on Church Street held its grand opening in Huntersville despite vandals destroying outdoor setups and stealing donated grills and picnic tables. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport partnered with Breeze Airways and nonprofit Aid Another to host more than 50 Hampton Roads residents with developmental disabilities for a practice run through airport travel. Rip it.
The ODU Monarchs fell 46-20 to rival JMU at S.B. Ballard Stadium, struggling under a program-low minus-14 rushing yards and nine sacks against backup quarterback Ryan Huff. Rip it.
Jalyn Daniels broke a school record with a 95-yard touchdown run as Norfolk State racked up 623 yards of offense to secure Michael Vick’s first road victory as head coach. Rip it.
Following their first back-to-back wins since 2021, head coach Michael Vick and the Norfolk State Spartans travel to Robert Morris this Saturday to maintain their offensive momentum. Rip it.
Former NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke and two-time World Series champion Daniel Hudson headlined ODU’s latest Athletics Hall of Fame class during a ceremony at Chartway Arena. Rip it.
The Norfolk Admirals enter the upcoming ECHL season without an NHL or AHL affiliate, branding their independent approach as 'Admirals First' to build a consistent roster. Rip it.
Incoming ODU athletic director Tim House, a 41-year-old former national fundraiser of the year, credits his hands-on leadership style to years of bussing tables at his family’s Italian restaurant. Rip it.
NEON Nights is bringing a dozen different art activations to explore to the NEON District on the evening of October 16th. Rip it.
The fourth annual Virginia Queer Film Festival returns to The Wave and ODU this weekend, featuring 40 films, a new podcast showcase, and a screening of the documentary "Hunky Jesus." Rip it.
Virginia Opera is tackling modern dating dilemmas with "Swiping Right," a comedic, cabaret-style production of short vignettes running this Friday and Sunday at the Harrison Opera House. Rip it.
ODU’s 49th annual Literary Festival, dedicated to the memory of late alumnus Renee Good, brings free workshops, game jams, and readings by MacArthur Fellow Hanif Abdurraqib to Norfolk. Rip it.
HRT invites passengers to catch live music from the Tiki Bar Band aboard the Elizabeth River Ferry on Oct. 8 for $2 each way. Rip it.
The Virginia Zoo hosts its annual ZooBoo festival on October 17 and 18, welcoming costumed pups to the park on October 30. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
The USA’s 250th Anniversary: Reflecting the Black Experience at Norfolk State University’s James Wise Gallery, Oct. 2–Nov. 2. Rip it.
Is, Was: Glass and Metal by Christopher Wilmarth at the Chrysler Museum, opening Oct. 2. Rip it.
Shrines of Democracy: People and Power in America at the Chrysler Museum, final weekend. 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.
Fibrous: A Juried National Exhibition of Paper & Textile Artworks at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Mythus: A National Exhibit of Folklore Inspired Artworks. 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.
Plein Air Works From An Alley In Richmond by Anne Wrinn at The Gallery at Elation, through October. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Artists in Residence: Past and Present, presented by the CAN Foundation at Assembly. Rip it.
Despite a weather-canceled ship visit this week, Nauticus expects over 42,000 cruise passengers in October, launching five Cruise Market Days to connect travelers with local vendors, makers, and businesses. Rip it.
Locals can weigh in on the proposed $67 billion Dominion and NextEra Energy merger during a State Corporation Commission public hearing at Christopher Newport University on Oct. 7. Rip it.
A new $8.8 million state-funded program trains 170 Hampton Roads maritime workers for higher-paying, advanced roles. Rip it.
City Cruises Norfolk is now running sunset and sightseeing tours out of Hampton aboard the Manhattan Elite, giving Peninsula residents a way to cruise without braving the HRBT. Rip it.
Morningstar Properties bought a 12,579-square-foot restaurant building on 0.85 acres at 8180 Shore Drive for $3.8 million. Rip it.
The Lane Construction Corporation leased 18,956 square feet of industrial space on 3.59 acres at 6300 Tidewater Drive. Rip it.
An 11,648-square-foot industrial building at 1554 Juniper Street sold for $1.41 million, and a 5,000-square-foot office building at 5552 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. went for $625,000. Rip it.
State legislators proposed a retail cannabis market framework, potentially opening the door for legal recreational sales after years of legislative gridlock. Rip it.
Virginia ranks 12th in the nation for student loan debt, placing the commonwealth in WalletHub's "very high" debt category alongside Michigan and Oklahoma. Rip it.
The Virginia Zoo hosts its annual Zoovies night this Friday with a screening of Jurassic Park, featuring replica movie vehicles, animal encounters, and a guest dinosaur. Rip it.
The Basilica of St. Mary hosts a prostate cancer summit this Sunday, featuring a screening of the docu-drama The Black Walnut to promote early detection. Rip it.
Fri October 2
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at O’s Donuts. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Fall Plant Sale at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Virginia Queer Film Festival at University Theatre ODU. 10:00 am. Rip it.
12th Annual Women Against Violence (WAV) Luncheon at Waterside District. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Zoovies: Jurassic Park at The Virginia Zoo. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Dual Art Exhibit Opening (Free): Fibrous and Mythus at d'Art Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
NSU Volleyball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore at Gill Gymnasium. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
2026 Great Glass Pumpkin Patch Sale at Chrysler Museum of Art. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Louissa performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night - I Married a Monster from Outer Space at ODU's Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Spartan Madness at Joseph Echols Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Volcanic Wines with Maegan at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
October First Friday Social: Open House at 757 Makerspace. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Swiping Right: Opera in the Age of Online Dating at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo with Nick Taylor at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
FINAL GIRL(PROV) at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tour at USS Battleship Wisconsin. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
NO BS! Brass at The Annex. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
FAUST, with a Live Score by The Invincible Czars at Naro Cinema. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
October Fright Nights at Naro Cinema. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Mike Doyle and Brent Shepard perform live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Fierce Friday at The Wave. 11:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat October 3
Boss Bagz Event Performing Live at Chicho's Backstage. All day. Rip it.
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Ocean View Diner. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Elizabeth River Project Volunteer Litter Cleanup at Ryan Resilience Lab. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Championship Layout Disc Golf at Poplar Hall Park. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Storybook Tea Party (Pumpkin Theme) at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Plot Volunteer Day at The Plot. 10:00 am. Rip it.
62nd Annual Fall Art Festival at Lakewood Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
36th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival at Town Point Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Cody Stageberg performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Living "Punkulent" Arrangement at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Lager World at The Veil Brewing Co. Norfolk. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Bayside Boulder Bash at Latitude Climbing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Guided Green Features Tour of the Ryan Resilience Lab. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Danielle Roby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Six Shades of Dolcetto with Mia at Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Demons with Consumer Culture, Zen Coma and Captive Birds at Taphouse Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tour. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Gabrham Lincolnn performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
The Velvet Room: The R&B Mixtape at Baxter's. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
The Comedy Sketchbook - Horror Edition at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Traptastic presents Vega Pallooza at The Annex. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun October 4
62nd Annual Fall Art Festival (Day 2) at Lakewood Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
49th Annual ODU Literary Festival: Make Room for Wonder at Old Dominion University. 11:00 am. Rip it.
"Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure" screening at WHRO Public Media. 11:00 am. Rip it.
LGBTQ+ Yoga at Eleanor's Norfolk. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Whimsey Realm Fest at the Pagoda. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
757 Creative ReUse Center Grand ReOpening at 4210 Colley Ave. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Baxter's. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Burn Boot Camp Free Pop-Up Camp at Afterglow Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Six Shades of Dolcetto with Mia at Vino Culture. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Merci Football Pickup at Lakewood Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Class Dismissed: The Musical Improv 201 Graduation Show at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Jared Farrell performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke Night at Public House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
High June at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Local entrepreneur Angela Reddix and partners launched Magnolia & Marlin, bringing Southern coastal fare and temporary mocktails to East Beach while awaiting the restaurant's ABC license. Rip it.
Slurp your way through endless mounds of garlicky PEI mussels at Ghent's Green Onion every Wednesday night for just twenty bucks. Rip it.
Shatteringly crisp birria quesadillas from El Rey 2 demand a heavy dunk into that spiced, fatty consommé before every single bite. Rip it.
LeGrand is pairing Spanish wines with roasted pumpkin salad, scallop crudo, and wood-fired paella for a one-night feast this Wednesday. Rip it.
Pour a crisp glass of the 2024 Chateau Pichon Bellevue Sauvignon Blanc at 219 Bistro, boasting bright citrus notes that practically beg for a side of cotija chili lime shrimp. Rip it.
Elation Brewing pairs steins of German beer with plates of Jagerschnitzel and slices of Miss Debbie's Famous Cheesecake by the fire pit tonight. Rip it.
Spend your Sunday chasing high scores at Pixels with dollar wings, six-dollar smash burgers, and two-dog deals. Rip it.
Pair a pint of Gong Water Citra IPA with Glasco’s sliders at Benchtop Brewing this Thursday. Rip it.
Score Vang Go Bistro’s $25 lunch or $35 dinner menus during Ghent Restaurant Week from September 25 through October 4. Rip it.
Pair a charred brat burger with a pour of crisp Deathless Märzen at The Veil’s Lager World Invitational on October 3. Rip it.
Spoon through layers of pear gel, cardamom-ginger sponge, and brown butter ice cream with the gorgeous pear entremet at Glasslight Hotel. Rip it.