A WHRO investigation found that fired NRHA executive director Ronald Simms steered more than $1 million in no-bid contracts to former colleagues and business associates, with the authority authorizing at least 30 no-bid deals worth $4.3 million during his tenure — none of them presented to the board of commissioners as required. Rip it.
Two Norfolk city employees are facing charges in separate cases involving the misuse of public resources. Rip it.
The NRHA Board allocated $5 million for immediate repairs in the Young Terrace after a Wavy investigation into reports of black mold, broken sewer lines, and more. Rip it.
Norfolk City Council allocated $600,000 toward the long-stalled Military Circle redevelopment, and east-side residents told council members the figure falls far short of what the site needs. Rip it.
Norfolk plans to wrap MacArthur Center in multi-story exterior screens to shield downtown from the noise and dust as the mall is transformed into a mixed-use development. Rip it.
Norfolk City Council will hear a proposal to add a polling site on the Norfolk State University campus. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Transit launched a new online tool to help riders plan trips and track buses and ferries in real time. Rip it.
Amtrak Virginia carried a record number of passengers last fiscal year, with the Norfolk route among the system's strongest performers. Rip it.
Governor Spanberger signed a bipartisan package expanding career and technical education in Virginia public schools. Rip it.
Governor Abigail Spanberger spent her 100th day in office touring Hampton Roads, with her administration framing the first stretch around healthcare, housing, and energy affordability. Rip it.
Virginia is the only state in its region without a universal preschool program, and WHRO digs into why successive administrations and budgets have stopped short of funding one. Rip it.
The chairs of Virginia's House and Senate money committees are publicly blaming each other for the budget impasse, with no deal in sight. Rip it.
Norfolk SPCA is asking for $50,000 in emergency donations after intake surged and pushed the shelter past capacity. Rip it.
Norfolk Crime Line will host its annual golf fundraiser on May 1, with proceeds funding the rewards that anonymous tipsters receive for information leading to arrests. Rip it.
Virginia wildlife officials want residents to eat their way through the invasive blue catfish problem clogging the Chesapeake's tributaries. Rip it.
The Virginia Zoo is asking for donations to plant 125 trees on its grounds in honor of its 125th anniversary. Rip it.
Norfolk just notched some of the driest months on record; here’s how it compares with past dry spells. Rip it.
ODU researchers are studying probiotic bacteria that may help coral reefs survive warming oceans. Rip it.
ODU's Earth Day showcase featured student research on mealworms that can digest polystyrene, a possible front line in the fight against plastic pollution. Rip it.
The USS Gerald R. Ford is heading home in the next few days, wrapping up the longest U.S. carrier deployment of the post-Cold War era. Rip it.
The USS San Antonio returned to Naval Station Norfolk after more than eight months at sea. Rip it.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has completed its Planned Incremental Availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and is ready to return to the fleet. Rip it.
Norfolk Fire-Rescue will dedicate the new Station 11 in Fairmount Park, replacing the decades-old facility that previously served the neighborhood. Rip it.
A Virginia parrot rescue is racing to relocate dozens of birds after losing the lease on its facility. Rip it.
House Revival Project has announced “The Funktion” an all day electronic music concert that will be free to attend. Rip it.
Disney's "The Lion King" returns to Chrysler Hall this week, with several touring cast members balancing eight shows a week with raising kids on the road. Rip it.
Governor's School for the Arts puts a contemporary spin on Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" with "Groom and Glow," a student-staged production opening this weekend. Rip it.
The d'Art Center is launching a new event series aimed at bringing foot traffic back to Norfolk's Neon District. Rip it.
Broadway in Norfolk's 2026-27 season at Chrysler Hall leans heavily on film-to-stage adaptations, with "Spamalot," "The Bodyguard," and "Waitress" among the headliners. Rip it.
T.I., Keyshia Cole, The-Dream, and Plies will headline the third annual Cousinz Festival at Norfolk Scope Grounds on September 5, with general ticket sales opening May 1. Rip it.
All weekend catch The Devil Wears Prada 2 at the Naro. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Imperial Colors: Chinese Glass at the 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.
Dark Subjects, Bright Hues by Surreally Real on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
A new report calls Hampton Roads housing affordability a "monster" challenge, with median home prices outpacing wage growth and pushing first-time buyers further out of the market. Rip it.
Don’t miss the 2026 Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Review & Forecast by the E.V. Williams Center For Real Estate at ODU. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport opened its expanded concourse, adding new shops, restaurants, and gate space to the long-running terminal upgrade. Rip it.
Carnival Cruise Line is offering a paid summer internship for Hampton Roads high school students interested in maritime and hospitality careers. Rip it.
Hampton Roads grocery shoppers say rising food prices are reshaping how they shop, with families trading brand names for store labels and skipping fresh items they used to buy weekly. Rip it.
A new state law will block Virginia counties from outright banning utility-scale solar projects, narrowing local authority that critics said had stalled the state's clean energy goals. Rip it.
A new Virginia law will require an independent review of Dominion Energy's load forecasts, with lawmakers concerned that data center demand is driving inflated projections. Rip it.
House lawmakers want to tie data centers' sales tax exemption to new requirements on energy sourcing and water use, and the dispute is still holding up the Virginia budget. Rip it.
Virginia's adult-use cannabis retail plan is in limbo after lawmakers rejected the changes Spanberger requested, leaving the legal market without a clear opening date. Rip it.
Norfolk Economic Development is hosting a Capital Readiness Workshop on May 7th. Rip it.
Norfolk is one of 12 cities selected for Work for America’s inaugural Talent Accelerator Workshop, Transforming City Hiring Processes. Rip it.
An illegal subdivision that did not appear in a title search added $5,000 to the closing costs of one couples home. Rip it.
Norfolk will host a women's basketball showcase featuring top mid-major and Division I programs in 2027. Rip it.
Celebrating their one year anniversary, House Revival Project is putting on a free fest at Waterside District. Rip it.
Fri May 1
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Crime Line Golf Tournament at Sewells Point Golf Course. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Roaring Loud 2026 at Kaufman Mall (ODU). 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Mr. DST Pageant at Dorothy B. Brothers Auditorium. 5:13 pm. Rip it.
Makers & Seekers: Unveiling Beauty and Hope Through the Arts at FLC Norfolk. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Zach Desocio performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Vince Kornegay performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Baseball vs Arkansas State at The Bud. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Kayak Cruise at Norfolk Kayak Rentals. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night: It Came from Outer Space at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Factotum: The Groom & Glow Lounge at The Wells Theatre. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Vinyl & Vibes: Vinyl Swap & Game Night at Granby St Glow Bar. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Uno De Mayo Featuring the Red Stapler Duo at The OV Beach Tavern. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Night At The Theatre at F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Dark Sea sings Mayday at Cafe Stella. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Hip Hop Orchestra at Granby St. Glow Juice Bar & More. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Factotum: The Groom & Glow Lounge at The Wells Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Bernie Lee |performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Jae Sinnett: An Evening with Jocelyn Gould at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm.. Rip it.
Strange Days NFK Presents: Snack Truck, White Beast, Cosmic Strain at Norfolk Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The New Jack Swing Legends at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
GirlProv at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Colors Presents: R&B Only at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Fulcher performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Steven Dotson performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Waxcc the DJ & DJ SK perform live at Baxters. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Ocho de Mayo w/ A Very Good Friday at Chicho's Backstage. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Miss Gay United States Icons Show at The Wave. 11:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat May 2
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Coaster Coffee. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Harbor Views & Coffee Brews Walk at 560 W Olney Rd. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Flea Market at Chr1st Fellowship Church. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Optimism Walk for Parkinson's at Harbor's Edge. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Step Up & Step Out at Harbor Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
CPRV Community Yard Sale in Colonial Place & Riverview Neighborhoods. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Larchmont-Edgewater Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale & Lemonade Stand Event. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Sky's the Limit Yoga at Neptune's Fury. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Grand Opening East OV Farmer's Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Free Comic Book Day at Local Heroes! at Local Heroes. 10:00 am. Rip it.
SailTime Boat Show at Willoughby Marina. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Mother's Day Sale at Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Virginia Wine Festival at Town Point Park. 11:00 am. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Customer appreciation sale at Tidewater High Grow. 11:00 am. Rip it.
SUMI: Japanese Exhibition at Aspire Art Gallery. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Fire Station 11 Dedication Ceremony at Fire Station 11. 11:00 am. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Free Mother's Day Cardmaking Workshop at d'Art Center. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Tidewater DSA 2026 May Day Assembly at Lafayette Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
MP Island Cafe Spring Fish Fry at MP Island Cafe. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Metalsmithing Birth Flower Necklace with K. Courage Designs at d'Art Center. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm.. Rip it.
ODU vs Arkansas State at The Bud. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Derby Party at The Dirty Buffalo. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Run for the Roses Derby Party at Todd Jurich’s. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
2nd Annual Legrand Patio Party at Legrand Kitchen. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Truth Be Told Final Launch of the ERT Season: Stories Under the Stars at Larchmont Library. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Honeymoon Vintage Night Market at Maker's Craft Brewery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
"May The 4th" Be with You - Mini Con at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Malice's Talk Derby to Me, Big Hat Kentucky Derby Watch Party at the OV Beach Tavern. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Eric Staab performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Factotum: The Groom & Glow Lounge at The Wells Theatre. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Switch at Norfolk United Methodist Church. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke at Benchtop Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Silversun Pickups at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm.. Rip it.
Marlon Funaki - Half Moon Tour at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Bird And DJ Genki perform live at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Baby Brett performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Tequila And Turn Tables at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Fiesta De Mayo with BONNIE X CLYDE at Waterside District. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Fur Rave: Spring Break! at 37th and Zen. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Tell It performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sun May 3
Bloom Vibes & Garden Strides at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:30 am. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Grain. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Pokemon League Cup at Atlantis Games & Comics - Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Virginia Wine Festival at Town Point Park. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Post Flow Brunch at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 11:30 am. Rip it.
May Day at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DIY Metal Bookmark Charm + Community Book Swap at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
May the Schwartz Be With You at Benchtop Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm.. Rip it.
ODU Baseball vs Arkansas State at The Bud. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Sparkle & Sangria : A Spring Crystal Bracelet Experience at Waters Edge Winery Norfolk. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Heart to Script Monologues| A Veteran's Spouse Project Screening at The Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
2026 ERT Tour de ORF at Elizabeth River Trail. 2:45 pm. Rip it.
Cinco De Mayo Membership Mixer at Afterglow Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
PC Guitar Duo performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
American Dream at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Casa De Waterside at Waterside District. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Disney’s The Lion King at Chrysler Hall. 6:30 pm.. Rip it.
Cheerleader Roadkill, Awannabe, Moon Rules Apply, Pure Intention at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Lee Greenwood performs live at Perry Pavilion. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Grant Austin Taylor performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Muddy Miamis are perfect for the warm weather walks by A Latte. Rip it.
Glasco's pop-up at Benchtop is bringing all the tot-powered goods to the party. Rip it.
Bar-Q has moved on from Bold Mariner but they’ve got a line up of burgers, fries, and more. Rip it.
Codex x Kobros brunch is back Sunday behind the orange door. Rip it.
Pickle PBR has landed at Colley Cantina. Rip it.
Flavor of the week at Dirty Buffalo is Jalapeno Ranch Rub. Rip it.
Spring weather was made for fire pits, rooftops, and giant pretzels. Rip it.
It’s softy season and Legrand has a wild lineup on this one. Rip it.
You’ve got to see this ceviche tower that Lola’s is whipping up. Rip it.
Yes, the pasta is made daily and ready for grab and go. Rip it.
Summer hours have landed at Mudita. Rip it.
Orapax is hosting another wine dinner next week! Rip it.
