🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Budgets, The Station, Wetlands, Jupiter, Navy AI, Viking Blod, & More.

The School Board has approved a proposed $772.9 million spending plan for the 2026 fiscal year, including 4.5% raises and $253 million in Capital Improvement Projects. Rip it.

City Council will get a first look a the proposed City budget this Tuesday in a presentation from the City Manager. Rip it. 

The Station housing project is back on the City Council docket with a proposed 154 housing units and commercial space. Rip it.

The Lochhaven community will soon have their own Flock cameras, as the HOA has received City approval to install two. Rip it. 

The Education Association of Norfolk hosted a walk-in to protest potential cuts to the Department of Education this week. Rip it. 

Norfolk Fire Rescue has created a dedicated Opioid Response Team to provide recovery resources and respond to overdoses. Rip it. 

Local military families are concerned about a change to single vendor for moving their belongings to a new station. Rip it. 

Recent cuts to the SNAP program have left some locals with half as much assistance as before. Rip it. 

The Virginia Department of Social Services has taken measures to prevent SNAP benefits from being stolen. Rip it.

Problematic speeders could have trackers put on their cars under new legislation awaiting the Governor’s signature. Rip it.

Sweeping deregulation at the EPA, including reclassifying wetlands, could threaten the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and local waterways. Rip it. 

The American Red Cross will be introducing a new, noninvasive way to screen blood beginning in April. Rip it.

Keep an eye out for invasive species in your yard and neighborhood this spring. Rip it. 

NSU Mens and Womens Basketball teams took home MEAC Championships last week. Rip it. 

Former Norfolk Sheriff’s Deputy and America’s tallest man, George Bell passed away this week. Rip it. 

Virginia Stage Company is performing the fan-favorite Little Shop of Horrors through April 6th. Rip it. 

The Virginia Symphony is taking on Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony - his final symphony- next weekend. Rip it. 

The Governor’s School for the Arts Wearable Arts Show Returns to the Chrysler Museum for its 11th Year on Friday. Rip it. 

The Hermitage is back with another season of immersive theater experiences. This year it’s “Pride & Prejudice & Dragons.” Rip it. 

ODU has new monuments honoring the “Divine Nine” historically black fraternities and sororities. Rip it. 

The MacArthur Memorial recently won $1,000 from the Virginia Association of Museums to conserve General MacArthur’s infamous hat that wore more than 70 years ago. Rip it.

Currently on Display:
Oaxaca Central: Contemporary Mexican Printmaking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Greta Pratt: Jamestown is Sinking at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Framing the Expanded Field: Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty at Chrysler Museum.  Rip it.
Joyce J. Scott: Messages 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. 
Renewable Energies at TCC Visual Arts & Design Center. Rip it. 
Portrayed 2025: A Juried National Exhibition of Portraiture at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it. 
MAMA-Girl! At Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
“The World According to John Tobin” at Offsite Gallery. Rip it. 
A Collection of Collages by Zander Riegle at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Adm. Daryl Caudle says the U.S. Navy is using AI to evaluate sailor readiness before major deployments, including things like recommending wisdom tooth removal and stress tests. Rip it. 

In a memo over the weekend, Secretary of Defense Hegseth clarified shipyard workers would be exempted from a recent hiring freeze, even as other areas see job cuts. Rip it. 

As Prince Ink moves to a bigger space next door, 433 Granby is looking for an awesome tenant to fill their space. Rip it.

First-time unemployment claims filed by Virginians surged in the first full week of March, rising 40% since the previous week and 80% since the same week last year. Rip it.

Selden Market, amidst a major renovation, has partnered with NSU again to offer an 8-week course for entrepreneurs. Rip it. 

Last week’s MEAC Tournament is expected to have generated $5.5 million in business sales with around 8,000 attendees. Rip it.

Around 300 sailors deployed aboard the USS Truxtun this week. Rip it. 

Carnival Sunshine faced another delay this week as weather conditions prevented it’s departure. Rip it.

Local cocktail prices might go up if tariffs are implemented as planned. Rip it. 

Want to be a vendor of food or beverage at Norfolk International Airport? Here’s your chance. Rip it.

The Norfolk Casino project is seeking subcontractors and suppliers at an event this Tuesday. Rip it.

Assembly is hiring a Community & Operations Manager. Rip it. 

Chris Smythe has been named executive director of Kaufman & Canoles. Rip it.

Regional Economic Stats.

The Norfolk Tides season kicks off next week, but please don’t plan to park at the stadium. Rip it. 

LAVA MiniFest is back at Toast on April 12th with a long lineup of lovable bands. Rip it. 

Join Downtown Norfolk Council and Virginia Arts Fest for a happy hour before the MOMIX’s Alice, a dancer-illusionist show that will take you down the rabbit hole. Rip it.

Looking for used Tides merch? Spring Cleaning Service this weekend. Rip it. 

Fri Mar 21
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Great American Cleanup Kickoff at Lafayette Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea After Dark at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Vanessa Rodriguez Open Mic Jam at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Frank Sings Frank performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Acid Fish Popup at Only You Lounge. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Pride & Prejudice & Dragons: An Immersive Experience at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Flow into Rhythm: West African Dance & Yoga at 619 W. 35th St. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Peter Allison Quintet "The Music of Billy Strayhorn" at The Governor's School for the Arts. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Wearable Art Fashion Show at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Logan Ledger peforms live at Vessel Craft Coffee. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Wine Aromatics with Ryn at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Mean Jesus and Heavy is the Head perform live at Norfolk Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Little Shop of Horrors at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
João Luiz in Concert - Norfolk at Robin Hixon Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
ordinary days at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Full Moon Fever - Virginia's Tom Petty Tribute at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Jam: Women's Diversity Jam at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Britney vs. Christina 00’s Night at the Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 
Runnin’ Shine performs live at OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Conor Malone performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
James Ford performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Jofroxi performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Emo Nite at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
3 on 3 Improv Tournament - The Championship at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sat Mar 22
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Weekend Long Run at TBD. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Norfolk Scope Arena. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bits & Bobs Market at the Fanciful Fig. 11:00 am. Rip it. 
Toddler Yoga at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co.. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
A Glimpse of Spring: A Floral Watercolor Workshop with Terry Wylie at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Winter Market at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Walking Tour of Historic Fort Norfolk on the ERT. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
NoCo Spring Oyster Roast at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Clothing Swap on Knitting Mill Creek at Elizabeth River Project Ryan Resilience Lab. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Fundraiser for Eleanor’s Bookstore at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
The Good Gaming Co. Grand Opening Launch Party at Maker's Craft Brewery. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Maillard Fest 2025 at Benchtop Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Daytrippin' with Grateful Jed - matinee show at The Annex. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Norfolk Scope Arena. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Travis Colby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Amy Kaus and Derek Smith at Afterglow Brewing at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Warehouse Live: Captain & The Deal perform live at Smartmouth Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Pride & Prejudice & Dragons: An Immersive Experience at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ace High performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Little Shop of Horrors at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Virginia Arts Festival - Walter Blanding performs live at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Trap and R&B Showcase at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
ordinary days at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: The Lazy Dangers, You're Jovian, Karacell at The Annex. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hyper AlteX performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mikealis performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
IMPROVAGEDDON: Best of 2024 Showcase at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun Mar 23
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods.. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Yoga Disco Party w/ Sky’s the Limit at The Annex. 10:45 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Norfolk Scope Arena. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
2nd Annual Taps & Tribute at Smartmouth Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Little Shop of Horrors at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Creative Minds: Joyce Scott at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
ordinary days at Generic Theater. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Stand Up Comedy 101 with Hatton Jordan at Push Comedy Theater. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Keiko Matsui performs live at Brother's. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at Norfolk Scope Arena. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Zane Shenk performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Fit Check, Mercy Mission, and Beef perform live at The Taphouse. 8:00 pm. Rip it. 

Train your nose to find the best wine with the new class down at Vino Culture. Rip it. 

New dinner menu at Varia? Yeah, we got to try that. Rip it. 

The latest Master Shredder at the Veil is dripping with syrupy canned peaches, pineapple, cantaloupe, and orange. Rip it. 

Strengten your soul with a little Viking Blod from Dansk Mjod’s at the Birch. Rip it. 

Ramen is back at Redwood. Don’t sleep on it. Rip it. 

Nothing quite says born again like Press 626’s easter dinner. Rip it. 

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