🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Easter, Registrar, ORF Rank, One Man's Trash, Morels, & More.

Crews broke ground last week on Phase 3 of the St. Paul’s Transformation Project. Rip it.

Political fundraising is down significantly compared to this time in the last statewide cycle, likely due to lack of competitive races. Rip it. 

The Registrar, the Electoral Board Chair, and local political party leadership have called for the resignation or removal of Electoral Board Vice Chair Marianne McKay. Now the issue heads to court. Rip it. 

Norfolk International Airport has been ranked the best airport in the country for domestic flights by Skytrax. Rip it.

Hampton Blvd is getting a resurfacing over the next few weeks, with land closures and delays expected. Rip it. 

Citizens for Responsible Lighting, a group of Norfolkians, is advocating for the use of warmer tone LED lights in street lights. Rip it. 

A federal grant that would have helped several Hampton Roads school districts partner with Norfolk State University has been canceled, the Isle of Wight School Board confirmed. Rip it. 

The newly sworn-in Secretary of the Navy was in the area this week to inspect shipyards. Rip it. 

Planned expiration dates for EPA policies are threatening the health of the Chesapeake Bay according to environmental advocates. Rip it.

New York AG Letitia James was accused of mortgage fraud when buying a home in Norfolk at 604 Sterling Street. Rip it. 

According to VHHA, there has been an 11% increase of discharged patients diagnosed with drug use disorder in Virginia hospitals from 2020 to 2024. Rip it. 

Norfolk Native Keyshawn Davis has set the date for a June homecoming fight at Norfolk Scope. Rip it.

Virginia Wesleyan University is forming its first women's flag football team for 2026 — this comes as other teams have popped up throughout Hampton Roads. Rip it. 

The Admirals have won early playoff games at Scope as they head into more matches with the Wheeling Nailers. Rip it.

Two Admirals players this season started as amateur tryouts and now are playing in the playoff series. Rip it. 

Norfolk State basketball legend Kyle O'Quinn is coming back to NSU as the executive director of athletic advancement. Rip it. 

The Barry Art Museum at ODU is preparing to begin construction on a major expansion project. Rip it. 

The Virginia Symphony has announced their 2025-2026 season lineup with Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Beethoven, and the music of Harry Potter. Rip it.

The world premiere of Loving v. Virginia, a new opera commissioned by the Virginia Opera, is happening in Norfolk on April 25th. Rip it.

Get “Pay What You Wish” ticket pricing for Loving v. Virginia through Sunday. Rip it.

Coming soon at the Chrysler Museum: “Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass.” Rip it. 

Norfolk Botanical Garden's Butterfly House is in the running to be crowned the best butterfly garden in the United States. Rip it. 

Enjoy hands-on printmaking, live performances, and after-hours access to Chrysler Museum at Ignite: Ink. 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. 
Glass Immersed 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

The Port of Virginia can now accommodate up to five ultra-larger container vessels at once following the arrival of new electric cranes, according to the Port Authority. Rip it.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined 38 other AGs in calling on Congress to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or operating pharmacies. Rip it.

The Freemason Abbey has closed temporarily after ornamental parts of the historic building came crashing down. Rip it.

Vino Culture, downtown’s premiere wine shop, says that tariffs will have a big impact on their small business. Rip it. 

VDH says 13 full-time positions and 517 contract positions have been placed on hold or eliminated due to grant cancellations at the CDC. Rip it.

According to SEC filings, the now shuttered Armed Forces Brewing needs $2 million in 20 days to avoid bankruptcy or a permanent end to operations. Rip it. 

The last two contestants in "The Great Food Truck Race" competed against each other last Friday at the Waterside District in Norfolk. Rip it.

There were 22,628 multifamily units under construction in Q1 2025, 26% lower compared to the same time last year. Rents in Hampton Roads are up 2.7% since last year. Rip it. 

Dozens of employers are putting together teams for the ADP Corporate 5K. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.

NATO Fest, Nato Parade, the Hullaballoo, the Va International Tattoo, and more take over next week. Rip it. 

Have a drink and benefit the Elizabeth River Trail on May 14th. Rip it.

Fri Apr 18
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Tee Off for Testicular Cancer presented by Fennec Pharmaceuticals at Sewells Point Golf Course. 8:30 am. Rip it. 
Around the World with Rainbow Puppets at The Slover. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea After Dark at COVA Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Vanessa Rodriguez Open Mic Jam at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tim and Vontrelle performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
GET LIT(erary) on the Rooftop! at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Joe Gosman Band performs live at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Smartmouth's Vinyl Night at Smartmouth Brewing Co.. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at The Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Fixity performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ira Glass, Zastava, Ten Pound Snail & Obscure Son perform live at The Taphouse Grill. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Six Shades of Nebbiolo with Ryn at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Tempest at Goode Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Jam: Women's Diversity Jam at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mighty Joshua & LionsBridge perform live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Fray perform live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pink Pony Club Drag Show at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
James "JJ" Smith plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
The Getdown Live at Chicho's Pizza Backstage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Baby Brett performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Sam Riddle performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
The Big Lebowski at Naro Expanded Cinema. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone 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 Apr 19
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Ocan View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Monthly Nature Walk at Weyanoke Bird and Wildflower Sanctuary. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Pickup Roller Hockey - Lafayette Park at Lafayette Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Jr Master Gardeners April Series at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Ghent Antiques Flea Market on Colley Avenue. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Gertie and Caviars Easter Eggstravaganza at MJ's Tavern. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Hop n’ Hops Easter Eggstravaganza at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
8th Annual Bunny Brew-Ha-Hop! in Chelsea Business District. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Climate Fresk at Elizabeth River Project Ryan Resilience Lab. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Houses of Worship: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Bloody Hands, Dirty Knives – The Horrors of Victorian Medicine at Elmwood Cemetery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Rage Quit Game Tournament at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
The Janitors performs live at Waterside Blue Moon Stage. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
POP-UP Sweet Saturday Sounds at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Fulcher performs live at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Better By Tuesday Jazz Duo performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Six Shades of Nebbiolo with Ryn at Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
WrestleMania 41: Cody Rhodes vs John Cena at Waterside District. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tobias Cortez performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
The Tempest at Goode Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Behind the Sound Concert at ODU Brock Commons. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Lindsey Webster at Attucks Theatre. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Late Night Snax Comedy Show at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: No BS Brass! w/ the Bread Collectors at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Ole 60 performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Never Easy, Lil, i fight vampires at Chicho's Pizza Backstage. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Spirit Gun, Jet Noize, & Rose Milk perform live at 37th and Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
James "JJ" Smith plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Gabraham Lincoln performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Hops 'Til You Drop at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Striptease Time Machine: Pop vs. Grunge at The Venue on 35th. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Dazed and Confused at Naro Expanded Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it.
DJ Vince K performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sun Apr 20
Historic Garden Week Tours Statewide w/ The Garden Club of Virginia. 12:00 am. Rip it.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Hank's Filling Station. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Easter Holiday Buffet at The Main. 9:00 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.
Easter Day at Saltine at Saltine. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Adult only Easter Egg Hunt! at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Easter Brunch at Mermaid Winery at Mermaid Winery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Board Game Sunday's at COVA at COVA Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
The Tempest at Goode Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Live Music by Dry Land at Maker's Craft Brewery. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
High Life Project Release Party at The Taphouse Grill. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Donation-Based Sound Bath Meditation at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Nascar Jones Show at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Jade Zabric performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Lady Kluck is making it hot in the hen house. Watch out Popeyes. Rip it. 

Morels are now in stock and sitting right on some gucci ravioli at Blanca. Rip it. 

Focaccia on deck down at the legendary Bakehouse. Rip it. 

Now at Codex, Pork Shoulder w/ mustard cream sauce. Rip it. 

Honey lavender cold brew is the soothing pick me up you need this weekend. Rip it.

Old school dogs just hit different. Get ‘em at Doug’s. Rip it. 

Gorgeous weather, meet gorgeous patio. It’s Four Eleven. Rip it.

Escargot to Ilo. You won’t regret it. Rip it.

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