A new report from CoStar shows Norfolk rent prices growing the fourth fastest in the country, a sign that the housing shortage is worsening locally. Rip it.
The Interim Gaming Hall, a temporary casino, is set to open this November as construction continues on a permanent resort slated for 2027. The Interim will feature over 130 slot machines. Rip it.
Some Ocean View beachgoers say that City litter removal trucks are picking up their personal belongings momentarily left unattended. Rip it.
Some residents of Berkley are opposing the expansion of Colonna’s Shipyard due to persistent quality of life issues. Rip it.
Local political organizers and commentators say that this years elections will be a major indicator of how political tides are shifting. Rip it.
The Virginia Police Benevolent Association split its endorsements, backing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger and Republicans down ballot. Rip it.
Some Virginia classrooms are embracing top-tier teaching tools, but others are barely touching them with uptake as low as 10%. Rip it.
Norfolk State, Hampton Roads Transit, and the City of Norfolk are teaming up to offer free light rail rides for NSU football games. Rip it.
Amtrak ridership is growing substantially in Virginia, but changes in federal funding could endanger future growth. Rip it.
Hampton Roads is facing a shortage of youth mental health psychiatrists, and according to the Virginia Mental Health Access Program. Rip it.
A board that oversees the management of critical forage fish menhaden is looking into further restricting commercial menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Rip it.
Nearly 4,500 sailors and Marines with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group deployed from Naval Station Norfolk Thursday morning. Rip it.
The U.S. Navy's newest vessel, The USNS Robert F. Kennedy arrived in Norfolk this week. Rip it.
Norfolk McDonald’s owner Mike Meoli is helping his employee Tanee Hinslee achieve her dream of being an EMT with a scholarship. Rip it.
A new Chrysler exhibition, 'Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity,' examines how photographers during a century captured the country and influenced its character. Rip it.
The Naro is screening “Been Here Stay Here,” a documentary on Tangier Island on August 20th. Rip it.
BJ Griffin drops a new album with a release party at the Norva on September 19th. Rip it.
Use code MAIZY to buy your Shucked Musical tickets before the general public. Coming to Chrysler Hall for one week only, next Feb 3rd - 8th. Rip it.
Don’t miss Grant Garmezy’s life size glass pelican headed to the River Deck at the Elizabeth River Project Ryan Resilience Lab. Rip it.
An unstoppable troupe of Latin actors is set to light up the stage for Vida Vibrante at Little Theater of Norfolk on Sept 13th & 14th. 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.
Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Catherine Hillis - Chasing the Light in the Vault at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Figment: A Juried National Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical & Surreal Artworks at d’Art Center. 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.
FLOW by Laura Carraway Art at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
Marine parts distributor Land ’N’ Sea is launching a major expansion in Norfolk with a new 200,000-square-foot facility and dozens of jobs. Rip it.
The Commonwealth of Virginia has a cushion of $4.7 billion in the state budget, according to the Governor. Rip it.
Virginia has lost a $156 million grant for expanding solar power after recent cuts to EPA programs. Rip it.
In June, 41,000 fewer people were hired for jobs in Virginia than in May, which was the largest decline in the country. Rip it.
Mack’s Barge is closed but the owner of Fish Bones is planning to bring a seafood restaurant to the spot. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport set a record in July with 514,000 passengers passing through the airport. Rip it.
New oversight efforts are coming to local nursing homes after a statewide executive order. Rip it.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has terminated collective bargaining agreements for most of its unionized workforce. Rip it.
The Breeden Company has been named to Inc. magazine’s prestigious 2025 Inc. 5000 list, joining an elite group of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Rip it.
Virginia’s new Lab-to-Launch initiative will help researchers and entrepreneurs bring innovations to market, potentially with $50,000 in commercialization funding. Rip it.
SpaceX released a letter panning Virginia’s broadband expansion efforts for planning to spend ~10X what it would cost to do the job with Satellites. Rip it.
The Tides have a slate of promos for their next homestand at Harbor Park, including turnback the clock night, Halloween Day, and more. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest brings an 8+ act lineup to Toast on August 23rd. Rip it.
A roller rink, fashion show, and a whole lot more are coming to the tenth annual NEON Festival. Rip it.
Jelly Roll and Gwen Stefani are headlining a free concert for military members at Naval Station Norfolk on October 16th. Rip it.
Fri Aug 15
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Stash Symposium at Black Brand HQ. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Live! at Surf Shack Patio at Surf Shack Patio. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Scend Studios Grand Opening with Gabe Niles at Assembly. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Back to School Bash at COVA Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Back to School Family Fun Night at Kroc Center. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea After Dark Block Party Edition at Toast. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Vanessa Rodriguez Open Mic Jam at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Jason Swain Solo performs live at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Frank Sings Frank performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Boozy Book Fair at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Fox & the Bear perform live at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
PC Duo performs live at Benchtop Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Old Salt, New Vibe at Ocean View Beach Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Movies at the Museum: Children of the War at MacArthur Memorial. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Infinite Peace at Only You Lounge. 7:00pm. Rip it.
Bryan Dunn performs live at Just Birdies. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
MPZ Trio performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Poncho performs live at PBR Patio. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Eric Staab Band performs live at Blue Moon Stage at Waterside. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Fierce Fridays Drag Show at the Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tours departing Moses Myers House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Barricade performs live at OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Jam at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Fat Chance Annie performs live at Shark’s Sports Bar. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Glasgow Kiss plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Tim Bakner performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Teacher's Pet - Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sat Aug 16
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Virginia Children's Chorus Auditions for New Students at Granby Street Church. 9:00 am. Rip it.
ERT Botanical Walking Tour - Gardens of the Hague at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Wonder Weekend at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 10:00 am. Rip it.
PTSD Strong: A Day of Hope and Health at Kroc Center Hampton Roads. 10:00 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.
Brunch Day Party at Brother's. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Seascape Watercolor Workshop at d'Art Center. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Methods of Magic at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Storytime Along the Trail at Jeff Robertson Park. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Dynamic Dude Live Music at Maker's Craft Brewery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Faerie Faire at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Tim and Vontrelle performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Paul Urban Blues Guitar performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Jesse Chong Band performs live at Blue Moon Outdoor Stage. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Word Art Show at The Muse Writers Center. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Pushing Dragons: An Improvised D&D Adventure at Push Comedy Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
WIVVE spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturgay at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Karacell, CVD0P3, Holy Love Incorporated, & Ear_Canal at The Taphouse Grill. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
KPop Night at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Glasgow Kiss plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Tell It performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Aug 17
Slow & Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bikes and Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Brothers Bottomless Brunch at Brother's. 11:00 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.
Core & Crowns: A Romantasy Pilates Journey at Kroc Center of Hampton Roads . 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Trad Celtic & Old Time Session | LIVE AT ELATION at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
4th Annual Play Your Heart Out Artist Showcase at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Grain. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
No Lights, Shower Cry, and Cor De Lux perform live at the Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: AJJ + Pacing at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Taste of the summer? Spaghetti with blue crab, edwards bacon, baby heirloom tomatoes, sungold-saffron tomato sauce and scallions. Rip it.
Codex dropped three new burgers including Big Mother Clucker, Mr. Bean, and Double Royal with Cheese. Rip it.
Nothing says happy hour like a lil’ after work wine tasting. Rip it.
Varia is cooking up racks and racks of housemade pasta. Rip it.
Stockpot is absolutely cooking with this cheesy shrimp skillet. Rip it.
Brews and Brine by the Birch looked like a crazy-good culinary event. Catch the next one. Rip it.
Got business downtown? Better get a bagel first. Rip it.
Yes, they did get that dessert directly out of the art gallery, thanks for asking. Rip it.
