All Hampton Roads major hospitals and health systems are now requiring patients with flu-like symptoms to wear a mask and notify staff upon arrival for appointments. Rip it.
Plastic pellets known as ‘nurdles’ are polluting beaches and waterways across the region. Rip it.
Each day of delay for the Virginia Offshore Wind Project costs $5 million, and ratepayers could end up paying the bill. Rip it.
The Port of Virginia will complete its $450 million dredging project next month, delivering the deepest and widest shipping channels on the East Coast. Rip it.
Beginning January 12, new bus routes will take passengers direct to and from the Norfolk Amtrak Station and Union Station in Washington DC. Rip it.
A new Virginia law went into effect Jan. 1 that requires social media companies to limit the usage of children who are under the age of 16. Rip it.
Legislators are introducing bills to modernized the Virginia Case Management System, which was first built int he 1990s. Rip it.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has rolled out digital IDs that can be used at select airports, ABC stores, and will be accepted by some law enforcement. Rip it.
USPS letters and packages might no longer be postmarked on the day you drop it off. Rip it.
Starting next year, sailors will face two fitness tests per year instead of one as part of tougher fitness standards for armed forces. Rip it.
An effort to rein in FOIA costs in Virginia is headed back to the General Assembly. Rip it.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited local shipyards this week amid broader efforts to bolster American manufacturing for national security. Rip it.
Lawyer Charles “Chuck” McPhillips has been selected as the Grand Marshal of the 59th annual OV St. Patrick’s Day parade. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals veteran Brady Fleurent has returned to action to hit his 100th career assist, crediting his new role as a father for giving him a balanced perspective that improves his game. Rip it.
Old Dominion’s starting quarterback Colton Joseph and running back Trequan Jones have left the Monarchs via the transfer portal. Rip it.
2026 marks the 125 anniversary of the Zoo in Norfolk. Rip it.
“Black Religious Music & The American Experience” is a free and public panel discussion is being hosted by the Va Symphony and WHRO. Rip it.
The Chrysler Museum of Art will be hosting “Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina,” an exhibit on two pioneering female artists, in February. Rip it.
Desperate Measures, a new musical, is coming to Generic Theater all month long. Rip it.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church commemorated the burning of Norfolk 250 years ago, which left just the church as one of the buildings left standing. Rip it.
Starting January 28th, the Va Stage Company performs “Wait Until Dark” at the historic Well’s Theater. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Tapio Wirkkala: Still at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Nam June Paik: Electric Television at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Merged: A National Juried Exhibition of Collage & Assemblage at d’Art Center. Rip it.
ImPRESSion: A National Juried Exhibit of Printmaking at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Mixed Media Abstractions by Anita Bradley at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
Neil Dion’s Weird Trails at Zeke’s. Rip it.
Bold Mariner is planning to sell their brewery property, adding to the brewery closures of 2025. Rip it.
Virginia faces a $23 million revenue loss due to international student enrollment changes. Rip it.
Nauticus had 338,959 unique cruise passenger visits in 2025, exceeding initial projects by nearly 40,000 cruise guests. Rip it.
Pollard's Chicken in Norfolk is shutting down its Ballentine Boulevard location after serving the community since 1969. Rip it.
Feather ’N’ Fin is temporarily closing for a fresh start and rebrand, but has recently launched a food truck. Rip it.
The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping plan to revitalize American naval power through an initiative dubbed the “Golden Fleet,” with potentially major economic impacts for local shipbuilding. Rip it.
The legislature is likely to take up a variety of energy bills this session including battery storage, solar investment, and more. Rip it.
A federal judge has blocked key parts of Virginia's new vape law while courts review its constitutionality, leaving small businesses in uncertainty about their future operations. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Transit is hosting at least eight career fairs between January and June. Rip it.
The most recent batch of GO Virginia funding will help expand VCU’s Small Business Opportunity Center into Hampton Roads. Rip it.
Fifteen Virginia health centers announced they are suing the state government, claiming it has violated state and federal law through underpayments on Medicaid reimbursements. Rip it.
As mortgage rates edge lower, buyers are starting to get back into the residential market. Rip it.
The Virginia Maritime Association, in partnership with the Hampton Roads Maritime Training System (HRMTS), is hosting a Maritime Hiring Event in February. Rip it.
Ditch the stiff networking and fuel up with free coffee and spontaneous conversation at Selden Market this Thursday—because the best connections happen by accident. Rip it.
The Commonwealth Comedy crew is taking over the Annex with Lemon Pepper & Sazon, and The Beavers. Rip it.
The Drop returns to Waterside District on 2/27 with Twinsick. Rip it.
Fri Jan 9
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Ikea Game Night! at IKEA. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Tim and Vontrelle performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Live Music with Allegra Duchaine and Sushi Truck at Benchtop Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Niiasii, Berries, No Agenda, The Moment perform live at The Annex. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night: The Black Scorpion at ODU's Lê Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Joe McMurray performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Demons, Consumer Culture, Wastoid, & Known Bloom perform live at Taphouse. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
No Rap Before Twelve (NRB12) at Glow Juice Bar. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Improv Tales: Real Stories. Reckless Comedy. at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mike Gombas performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Saint James performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
How Long Can You Ride It ? at Venom Ultra Lounge - Levels Norfolk. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Tell It performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sat Jan 10
Soul Service performs live at Chicho's Backstage. 12:00 am. Rip it.
BASE Running: Sun Up Sunday at OV Beach Park. 6:45 am. Rip it.
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at Bold Mariner. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Introduction to the World of Watercolor for Youths at d'Art Center. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Joe Heilman performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
NBS Run Club Winter Distance Series: Norfolk Railroad District at Wasserhund Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Winter Market at Afterglow. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Rock 101 End of Season showcase at The Annex. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga Pose Break Down NFK at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co.. 12:15 pm. Rip it.
FREE SHOW: Every Brilliant Thing at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Books and Bakes Market at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The B.Michelle Band performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
FREE SHOW: Every Brilliant Thing at Trinity Presbyterian Church. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
John Baldwin performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bryan Dunn performs live at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Spellbound: An Intimate Cabaret at 37th and Zen. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Featuring Karacell, FRKSE, CLKB8, & Holy Love Incorporated at Norfolk Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Grateful Jed (Grateful Dead cover) performs live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Tell It performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Gent's Hour x Mandate 757 Present: New Year's Kick-Off Kickback at LGBT Life Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Jan 11
2026 New Year's Revival at Garden of Prayer Temple ZC. 12:00 am. Rip it.
Asilomar Boutique Pop Up at Cure Coffeehouse. 8:00 am. Rip it.
757 Crafts & Drafts at Apelu Island Cafe. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Audiobook Walk with Cozy Cove Bookshop at COVA Brewing Company. 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.
Bhav at Sky's The Limit at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
UVA Club of Tidewater Bookclub at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
37th and Zen Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 12:15 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxters. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Game Day Watch Party at Waterside District. 1:00 pm.. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
B.Y.O.P. Crafternoon (*bring your own project) at Outside the Lines Art Studio. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Steer Clear of the Sunday Scaries Live Music and a Food truck at Benchtop Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars at Chrysler Hall. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Locals Marketplace 3rd Anniversary Party at Locals Marketplace. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Norfolk, VA at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute In Norfolk at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm.. Rip it.
Kyle Folsom performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Lo Mo Winter pie: Gochujang cream base, lo mo, pork belly bulgogi, sesame seeds, finished with a scallion salad and serve with house pickled daikon. Rip it.
Omar’s Carriage House has already dropped a Restaurant Week menu. Rip it.
Italian meatloaf, fully smoked and glazed, the Redwood way. Rip it.
Gumbo Week is coming up at Syd’s FishPig Cafe with plenty of Syd’s famous gumbo. Rip it.
Get some sriracha honey poke with your honey. Rip it.
Try some new wines for the new year, there’s tastings almost every day at Vino Culture. Rip it.
Todd Jurich’s Bistro is bringing back the Steak Night in 2026 and you should get in on it. Rip it.
Tiramisu Pancakes are rustling up a rodeo of fans down at Stockpot. Rip it.
The only thing better than grilled cheeses is grilled cheeses that you can dip in soup. Rip it.
NA Beverages can be craft too, and The Birch has a selection of the best. Rip it.
