🌊NFK Weekly Edition:

In the highly contest primary for Norfolk’s Commonwealth’s Attorney, incumbent Ramin Fatehi won with 52.08% of the vote. Rip it. 

Norfolk-native Jay Jones won the Democratic primary for Virginia Attorney General on Tuesday. Rip it. 

Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander will not seek re-election as he takes on a leadership role at Virginia Community College System. Rip it. 

School board member Jason Inge says he voted to remove superintendent Byrdsong because “the achievement gaps in Norfolk have been persistent.” Rip it.  

In a memo to school board members just before her termination, superintendent Byrdsong complained of thousands of emails from school board members and secret meetings. Rip it.

The latest campaign finance reports show how much cash candidates are carrying as primary season wraps up. Rip it.

Virginia Democrats saw their highest early voting turnout in a primary this year. Rip it.

Last week, Norfolk Fire Department’s Station 16 welcomed a brand new engine to its fleet. It cost $930,000 ,which is significantly more than just a few years ago. Rip it.

The Norfolk-based USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is expected to deploy to Europe next week. Rip it. 

A federal proposal to severely downsize or eliminate FEMA is catching flack as an “above average” hurricane season kicks off. Rip it. 

Proposed federal budget cuts targeting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could disrupt restoration efforts in the Chesapeake Bay.

elected officials and worker advocates are pushing for more state legislation aimed to support people who have to work outside in the hot temperatures

Local environmental groups are working to keep wetland mitigation programs from moving to Prince George County. Rip it.

Conservation groups are asking Virginia regulators to require a solution: adding small gadgets to crab traps that keep terrapins out while still allowing crabs to enter. Rip it. 

Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation that would have banned homemade “ghost” firearms in Virginia. Rip it. 

The Naval Safety Command’s Motorcycle Fatality Tracker shows that motorcycle fatalities in the Navy have risen to a near all-time high. Rip it. 

The Red Cross is calling for blood donations amid a challenging time of year for the organization. Rip it.

Shark season is heating up off the coast, here’s where you can track tagged sharks. Rip it.

A surgeon at Sentara Norfolk General hospital recently performed an unusual–and very rare–procedure. A patient lost a thumb–and decided to replace it with one of his toes. Rip it.

Former NFL QB and current Norfolk State University football head coach Michael Vick attended an NRHA youth football camp this week. Rip it.  

You need to go explore Walker Babington’s “Burden of the Beast” at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it. 

Next week, grab your sketchbook and get to Assembly for Sketchbook Night at Assembly. Rip it.

The Wells Theatre presents an evening with the Tidewater Winds Jazz Quartet with Danielle Roby next week in the Tazewell Lounge. Rip it.

The submission deadline for the Virginia Queer Film Festival has been extended to July 1st. Rip it. 

i fight vampires is dropping a new EP this Friday with a full show at the Annex. Rip it. 

NEON Festival is seeking producers to program various spaces with dedicated grant funding at the October festival. Rip it. 

Laufey lands at Chartway Arena next month. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
Greta Pratt: Jamestown is Sinking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
JJJJJerome Ellis: Contradictions at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Joyce J. Scott: Messages at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
IDEAL at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Out Of The Box: a Barbie Doll Retrospective at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Carved Couture: 18th-Century British Wooden Fashion Dolls at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Gilded at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The Burden of the Beast at the Hermitage Museum. Rip it.  
Wish You Were Here by Derek Munn at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it. 
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Watercolors by H. Anderson at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Want to be part of the Casino construction? Show up on Tuesday to find out how. Rip it. 

Like to build with the latest tech? Want to meet other like-minded folks? Get to CTRL ALT PLAY at Assembly next weekend. Rip it. 

A recently completed U.S. Senate Health, Labor and Pensions Committee investigation has some people accusing Bon Secours of “basically laundering money through [a] poor hospital to its wealthy outposts.” Rip it.

Virginia food vendors with 20 or more locations will be banned from using Styrofoam containers beginning July 1. Rip it.

A new report by Retail Alliance shows local businesses are worried about financial future. Rip it. 

At Old Dominion University's annual Midyear Economic Forecast, local economists raised concerns about increasing tariffs, federal job cuts and consumer anxiety. Rip it. 

Chipotle's Friday the 13th promotion caused long lines at the Old Dominion University restaurant, as customers with tattoos waited for a buy-one-get-one entrée deal. Rip it.

Elected officials and worker advocates are pushing for more state legislation aimed to support people who have to work outside in the hot temperatures. Rip it.

A Virginia delegation of business leaders are headed to France and the United Kingdom starting June 15 to boost business ties, attract investment, and promote the state’s workforce and innovation. Rip it. 

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Virginia ranked 11th in the nation for overall financial losses to elder abuse in 2024. Rip it.

Virginia played a key role in brokering a sweeping $7.4 billion settlement that will permanently sever the Sackler family from pharmaceutical manufacturer Purdue Pharma and ban them from ever marketing opioids in the United States again. Rip it.

Sentara Health announced a partnership with Virginia Wesleyan University on Monday — they will now begin work on establishing a new health sciences college. Rip it.

All nine metro regions in Virginia have seen an increase in rent prices so far in 2025. Rip it.

Regional Economic Stats.

First Fridays returns on August 1st. Rip it. 

CTL ALT PLAY lands at Assembly on June 28th with live coding, game zones, building labs, fashion, workshops, and more. Rip it.

OV is getting the Shake treatment on June 28. Rip it.

Fri Jun 20
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at The Donut Dugout. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Ceremony Launches Social Club at Ceremony . 11:00 am. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Neighborhood League Social at Barrel 17. 5:00 pm. Rip it. 
Vanessa Rodriguez Open Mic Jam at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
RnB Block Party at Norfolk Scope Arena. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe McMurray performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Frank Sings Frank performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Sankofa Fest- A Juneteenth Celebration at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Pride Block Party: Neon Dreams at The NorVA. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Glass After Dark with Romina Gonzales and Jason Bauer at Chrysler Museum of Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Brown Hall Studio Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
i fight vampires EP release w/ Warrington, Infinite Bliss, Cosmic Strain, & Blvckhndz at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Spikepit, Raskol, Body World, and Sentenced To Life perform live at Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Durag Daf performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Jam: Pride-Teenth! at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Fierce Fridays Drag Show & Pride Kickoff at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Donal O'Shaughnessy Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Brandon Bower Band performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Midsommar screening at the Naro. 9:15 pm. Rip it.
DJ Khalil G performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Teacher's Pet - Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sat Jun 21
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Unlocking Homeownership, Wealth & Legacy Protection at Norfolk State University. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
African American History Tour on the ERT at Waterside District. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Back to Basics Watercolor Workshop at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
37th Annual Hampton Roads PrideFest & Boat Parade at Town Point Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Teens With a Purpose Juneteenth Festival at Purpose Park. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Go SK8 Day 2025 at Northside Park. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Topdog/Underdog at Brown Hall Studio Theater. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Fins on the Fantail at Nauticus. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Tim and Vontrelle performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Neon Glow Pridefest Afterparty at the Wave. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Paul Urban Blues Guitar performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: The Watch, Shagwuf, rockstarkiller, Nightwalks, Lil at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Mean Jesus, False Cape, Old Scars, and more perform live at Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Michael Carson performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Brown Hall Studio Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Scott Wichmann: Mister Showtime at Robin Hixon Center. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons:Improvised Dungeons and Dragons at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Black Techno Matters at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Sam Barber performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Donal O'Shaughnessy Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Gabraham Lincoln performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sun June 22
Dynamic Movement School Of Performing Arts at Chrysler Hall. 9:30 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.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Trad Celtic & Old Time Session at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga With A Yogi In Training at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co.. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Rage Quit Games at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Brown Hall Studio Theater. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Cam Girl, Lifeline, No Agenda, Drunk Actually at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Mike Demoss performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Big Boss Burritos is taking OV by storm. Rip it.

It’s Bee’s Knees Week at Four Eleven, featuring raw honey cocktails that help protect pollinators. Rip it.

You smelled the sugar a mile away, but the Fudgery is even sweeter than you thought. Rip it.

Kobros is slinging cherry vanilla craft lattes all weekend. Rip it.

Natural wine is taking over the rooftop in August with Depth Natural Wine & Solidarity Fair. Rip it. 

You’ve got to get in on the Echo Lemon collab featuring lemonade slushies with espresso or match. Rip it.

Get that dawg loaded up with WTF at Toast. Rip it.

It’s hot out there. Torch has got slushies. Rip it. 

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