Norfolk City Council approved the $200+ plan to build a brand new Maury High School in a unanimous vote on Tuesday. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools could have a new superintendent by the end of the year, according to Chair Sarah DiCalogero. Rip it.
A lack of bus drivers is preventing an expansion of HRT bus lines to the Norfolk International Airport. Rip it.
Environmental experts warn that contaminated flood water carries trash, waste and pesticides back into local waterways. Rip it.
A legal case seeking to stop the purging of voter rolls too close to Election Day is moving forward after a legal win this week. Rip it.
Changes to SOL tests have left results largely the same as previous years, yet still significantly below pre-pandemic levels. Rip it.
A state Senate committee rejected 14 of the Governor’s appointments for university boards, bringing the total rejected appointments to 22. Rip it.
Stone crabs, typically native to warmer waters, have been found in the Chesapeake Bay for the first time. Rip it.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ 2025 Beehive Distribution Program provides free beehive equipment to help support bee colonies. Rip it.
HRT partnered with NSU and the City of Norfolk to provide free parking and light rail rides to the NSU football game this week in a partnership that will last all season. Rip it.
In NSU’s first football game with Michael Vick as head coach, the team lost to Towson in a near shut out. Rip it.
Cousinz Festival takes over Scope this weekend with TPain, Lil Kim, and a whole lineup of national and local acts. Rip it.
Ahead of Cousinz Festival, Cousinz Con is focusing on issues like criminal justice. Rip it.
Virginia Stage Company is performing “Ain’t Misbehavin’” at the historic Wells Theater through September 21st. Rip it.
A local filmmaker recently won $130,000 to develop a full-length documentary following a group of friends as they grew up in the 757. Rip it.
The Virginia Queer Film Festival released it’s full schedule for the Sept 12- 14 events. Rip it.
Let your creative side loose with a Sketchbook Night at Assembly. Rip it.
Mixtape First Thursdays return to the Chrysler Museum on September 4th with Peep the DJ, Fuzz Band, and Tidewater Music Therapy. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Forging Paths: Grounded by Memory at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
JJJJJerome Ellis: Contradictions at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Calligraphy, A Journey Without Destination at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
River of Earth: Meaning and Material in Self-Taught Art From Appalachia at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
The Burden of the Beast at the Hermitage Museum. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
My Meanderings by Joe Smith of ISO Imagery at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
Old Dominion University and the City of Norfolk celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Maritime Autonomous Systems Test Site (MASTS) at Willoughby Boat Ramp. Rip it.
A $9 billion dollar Google investment in data centers in Northern Virginia are forcing hard conversations on the demand for power in the Commonwealth. Rip it.
ODU has created the first teacher certification program in Virginia for computer science dual enrollment courses. Rip it.
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters received $100,000 Wednesday to help find a cure for pediatric cancer via the Hyundai Hope on Wheels program. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport will receive $1.6 million of $48 million in federal funding that is coming to Virginia airports. Rip it.
Virginia job growth is expected to stall by 2026, with 9,000+ jobs lost by end of 2025 according to anew report from UVA. Rip it.
Virginia will be launching a pilot program to use agentic Artificial Intelligence to scan thousands of pages of state regulations to find redundancies, contradictions, and overly complex language with the goal of streamlining them. Rip it.
Virginia's housing market is showing signs of rebalancing, with a significant surge in inventory and slowing price growth despite a modest year-over-year increase in home sales. Rip it.
After the Trump administration ordered a halt on a half-built offshore wind farm in Connecticut, Virginia is wondering if it might be next. Rip it.
Virginia Natural Gas residential users could see their bills increase by an average of over $8 monthly, if state regulators accept the company’s current proposal to make an interim rake hike permanent. Rip it.
First Fridays rocks Granby Street with the 757’s biggest block party on September 5th featuring Cody Christian and DJ Jofroxi. Rip it.
The Chyrsler’s Mixtape First Thursdays in September will feature a “carefully curated blend of movement, visual arts, music, and conversation interactions will showcase how the arts foster healthy practices and improve well-being.” Rip it.
Fri Aug 29
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Costume Closet Sale at Virginia Stage Company. 9:00 am. Rip it.
CousinzCon at Waterside District. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Yoga for the River at Elizabeth River Project Ryan Resilience Lab. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
TA Gatling performs live at Surf Shack Patio at Surf Shack. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Arts & Crafts Puppet Making for the River at Ryan Resilience Lab. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
ZooGrooves: '90s Country at Virginia Zoo. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Tasting on Friday Night in Ghent Norfolk at The Green Onion. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Lit Auntie Presents "The Vibration" Open Mic at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Danielle Roby and Dr Gad Brosch perform live at Varia. 6:00 pm. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Lovves perform live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ace High performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Don Hamlett and Friends perform live at Just Birdies. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
WOW End of Summer Celebration at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Bordeaux Varieties Comparison Class with Mia at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ocean View Bike Crew Last Friday OV Ave Fun Ride. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Jason Cale Band performs live at Blue Moon Outdoor Stage. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Hip-Hop Orchestra: A unique hip-hop + R&B tribute at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Umphrey's McGee performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tours August 2025 at Moses Myers House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Amanda & Roo perform live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Fulcher performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Flashback Presents: Twilight at The Naro at Naro Expanded Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it.
Sing To Me Party at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Plot Party! High Octane Comedy at the Plot. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Aug 30
Saturday Morning Group Bike Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Costume Closet Sale at Virginia Stage Company. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Pickup Roller Hockey at Lafayette Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
The Salty Market at It Can Be Coffee Co. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Summer Poké Bash at Sheraton Waterside Hotel. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Conservation Clean Up at Ocean View Beach Park. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Vince Kornegay performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Labor Day Weekend at Maker's Craft Brewery. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Cousinz Festival at Norfolk Scope Arena. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Labor Day Oyster Roast and Seafood Boil at Willoughby Fish House. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
ODU Football vs Indiana Watch Party at Afterglow Brewing. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
ODU Football vs Indiana Watch Party at Smartmouth Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
HRVA UGA Alumni Football Watch Party at Cogans Pizza North on the Rooftop. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Margaritaville at COVA Brewing Company. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Anime Bazaar at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Labor Day Celebration & Fireworks w/ BJ Griffin Band at Ocean View Beach Park. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Joe McMurray performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Robbin King performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Blue Collar Night at the Banque. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Untamed Elegance: A Black Tie Affair with Feral Showgirls at 37th & Zen. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Tidewater Clemson Club hosts LSU v Clemson Watch Party at Blue Moon Taphouse. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Amanda & Roo perform live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Emo Nite at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Adult Book Fair at Fr8 House Coffee. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Improvageddon: Dog Days of War 2025 at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Aug 31
Coffee & Crafts at Vessel Craft Coffee. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Brian Pinardi performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Summer Poké Bash at Sheraton Waterside Hotel. 11:00 am. Rip it.
K-Dance Break Vol. 4. 12:00 pm. 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.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
SALT performs live at the Ocean View Fishing Pier. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Marcus Miller performs live at Brother's. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Writing Submissions for The 666 Project at Push Comedy Theater. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
High Wire Act: Comedy without a Net at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Brandon Bower Band performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tour departing Moses Myers House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Link Up at Joseph Echols Hall. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Clam linguine is always a winner. Rip it.
Mermaid’s Scorn Gose, one of Benchtops’s gold medal-winning beers, is back on tap. Rip it.
Sicilian Wine Takeover with Castellaro comes to Torch. Rip it.
Pork shoulder paired with local produce is a Virginian specialty. Rip it.
Your dream pasta just washed up on the beaches of Four Eleven York. Rip it.
Corporate lunch break got you down? Gourmet gang specials are gonna turn it around. Rip it.
A Moroccan turkey burger with pistachio pesto and harissa? It’s worth the extra napkins your gonna need. Rip it.
Seasonal figs just do more when they end up at Legrand. Rip it.
Square pants and rock homes are not required for these specials, but they might be recommended. Rip it.
