🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Mem Day Weekend, Boats, Polls, Mergers, and more.

Norfolk’s downtown floodwall project will take an additional four years to finish, Army Corps of Engineers officials told Norfolk City Council on Tuesday. Rip it.

Abandoned boats in Willoughby were to be removed this week as part of a large-scale initiative to clear local waterways. Rip it. 

Little Creek Road Bicycle Improvements were not funded in recent SMART SCALE approvals. Rip it.

The latest polling in the Virginia gubernatorial race shows Abigail Spanberger with a 17-point lead over Winsome Earle-Sears. Rip it. 

State revenues outpaced forecast with two months left in fiscal year, even as U.S. GDP stumbles. Rip it.

Dominion Energy is using outage data to identify strategic areas to install underground power lines with a goal of under-grounding 4,000 miles. Rip it.

Virginia has dropped by three spots to 26th in the country in offering preschool access for 3-year-olds. Rip it. 

The clerk of Virginia’s House of Delegates on Wednesday night rejected three of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recent vetoes in the state’s revised two-year budget. Rip it.

Over 600,000 Virginians could lose Medicaid coverage under a new bill being debated in the U.S. House. Rip it. 

Sentara officials are raising awareness about strokes increasingly affecting younger people and even children due to lifestyle factors. Rip it.

CHKD celebrated 50 years of life-saving care on wheels by unveiling a new mobile intensive care unit. Rip it.

Some Virginia cities are testing out the delivery of automated defibrillators by drone. Rip it.

USA Today ranked the Butterfly House at Norfolk Botanical Garden the best butterfly house in their 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Rip it. 

Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University have announced a home-and-home series that will reignite their historic crosstown rivalry over the next two seasons. Rip it.

Former ODU head coach Jeff Jones bringing in huge coaching greats to town to fight cancer at “Coaches vs. Cancer.” Rip it.

The Virginia Symphony will perform “Heroes, Villains, and Virtuosos: Symphony Under the Stars” at Town Point Park in July. Rip it.

Local artists are loaning art to Sentara's Brock Cancer Center to lift patients' spirits. Rip it.

Head-banging, rock & roll, and ballet are coming to Norfolk as part of the US debut of Black Sabbath - The Ballet. Rip it.

There’s still time to sign up for the Hermitage’s Summer Art Camps at the Goode Family Visual Arts School. Rip it. 

A brand team led by Have A Good Day and the Norfolk Tides collaborated to create the Norfolk Tandangs—“Tandang” meaning rooster in Tagalog. Rip it. 

NorFunk Fest 2025 just dropped its lineup with acts like Yam Yam Band, The Bread Collectors, and more. Rip it. 

The Barry Art Museum has announced the theme for the 5th Annual Public Art Fest: Bubble Fest coming in November. Rip it.

Assembly announced its 2025 class of Changemakers in Residence with a over a dozen community builders. 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. 
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it. 
MAMA-Girl! At Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Watercolors by H. Anderson at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it/

Carnival Cruise Line is gearing up for a busy summer in Norfolk, with nearly 49,000 guests expected to sail from the city between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Rip it.

Local pharmacists said current tariff policies aimed to eventually bring manufacturing back to the U.S. will make drugs more expensive and harder to find for consumers. Rip it.

Sour Street Pizza recently evolved from a popular food truck into a brick-and-mortar location. Rip it. 

Two of the largest cable companies in America are merging, as Charter Communications is buying Cox Communications in a $34.5 billion deal. Rip it. 

Unemployment claims in Virginia increased last week. Rip it.

Demolition is well underway at Norfolk DePaul Medical Center campus as Next Steps to Success plans major expansion. Rip it. 

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., alongside 11 other senators, are urging the Trump administration to release funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, or BEAD, that would expand broadband access in Virginia. Rip it.

Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads said inflation is creating challenges when building low-cost homes for families in need. Rip it. 

The Too Good to Go mobile app, which allows users to purchase surplus food from local businesses, is now available in Hampton Roads. Rip it.

Military moving companies are saying they though they were no longer going to land DOD business and a late decision has thrown them into disarray. Rip it. 

Home sales in Virginia declined for the third consecutive month in April, despite a 35.5% surge in active listings. Rip it.

Federal Funding Cuts

The Elizabeth River Project has lost $75,000 in NOAA B-WET funding, affecting environmental education plans. Rip it. 

A $25,000 grant to the Virginia Opera received from the National Endowment for the Arts, was taken back after production was already well underway. Rip it.

The Virginia Stage Company, has joined the list of local organizations losing funding as the National Endowment for the Arts cut $15,000 in previously approved funding. Rip it.

Horizons Hampton Roads had been expecting to receive a two-year $250,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, but has been told its terminated. Rip it.

Regional Economic Stats.

First Fridays returns on August 1st. Rip it. 

RnB Block Party is back at Scope Plaza on June 20th with over a half dozen DJ sets. Rip it.

Break up the work week with free ice cream, cajun outings, networking, socials, and more as a part of Work From Downtown, a new Downtown Norfolk Council series. Rip it.

Waterside District is bringing back a Miller Lite Hot Country Nights. Rip it.

Celebrate National Small Business Month at Selden Market on May 31st. Rip it.

Fri May 23
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at O’s Donuts. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River at The Pagoda. 6:30 am. Rip it.
Guided Tour of the Elizabeth River Project's Ryan Resilience Lab at Elizabeth River Project. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Days on the ERT at Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
ZooGrooves: Pop Punk Edition at Virginia Zoo. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Motown & Mingle at Five Points Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Glow Patio Beer Party at Grain. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Patriotic Festival presents Old Dominion at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Of Mice & Men at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Memphis at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Sugar We're Goin Singing - Live Band Emo Nite Karaoke at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Improv Tales... Wild Stories. Crazy Comedy. at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
SIDEPIECE performs live at Waterside District. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Grilli performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sat May 24
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Breakfast with a Purpose at The Landing Hotel. 8:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at the Plot. 9:00 am. Rip it.
ERT Botanical Bike Tour - Lafayette-Winona w/ Elizabeth River Trail. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga at Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co.. 11:00 am. Rip it.
The Bits and Bobs Market at the Fanciful Fig. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Mandalorian Mercs Armor Party and Meet & Greet at 757 Makerspace. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Eric Staab performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Intro to Paper Mache Part 2 at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga at Sky's the Limit. 11:00 am. Rip it.
New Beer Release Party! "Bitter Ol' Beach" IPA at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Boos Brews & BBQ at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Joe McMurray performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Patriotic Festival presents Riley Green at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Virginia Woolfs performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Memphis at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Cultivated Mind, LNJ Sessions and Coastal High Live at Chicho's Pizza Backstage. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Smino performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Psychic: The All-Improvised Journey into the Unknown at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Memphis at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ SoundStar performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Ty Street performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Jofroxi performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Memorial Day Weekend Pier Pressure Yacht Party Cruise on Spirit of Norfolk. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
The Push Book Club at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun May 25
Vintage Popup at Cure Coffee. 8:00 am. Rip it. 
Cardio Tennis Clinic at CoVa Tennis Center. 8:30 am. Rip it. 
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride  at Slow & Steady Bike Goods.. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Improv 201: Scene Work and Short Form Games at Push Comedy Theater. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Intermediate Crochet at The Art Room at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Barricade performs live at American Legion Post 327. 12:30 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.
Trad Celtic & Old Time Session at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Rage Quit Game Tournament at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Memphis at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Speed Puzzling Competition at the Ghent Rooftop. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Intro to Cross Stitch at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Yellow Fever Tour at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Big Bands on the Bay at Ocean View Beach Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Patriotic Festival presents Jordan Davis at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
High Wire Act: Comedy without a Net! at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Patriotic Festival presents Jordan Davis at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Lil Poppa performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Beenie Man performs live at Chartway Arena. 8:00 pm. Rip it.

Mon May 26
Third Annual Memorial Day Parade, Community Festival, and Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Larchmont-Edgewater. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Fun Run & Walk at Elation Brewing . 6:20 pm. Rip it.
Magic Monday Group Bike Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Brains & Burgers Trivia at the Ghent Rooftop. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Memorial Day is no Joke. We will not have a show tonight. at Maker's Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Open Mic Night at The Venue on 35th. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Trivia Night at Recovery Sports Grill. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Trivia Night at Benchtop Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.

Why not get your brunch burger with a side of karaoke this weekend. Rip it. 

Do you have a crush on the captain? He’s pretty groovy. Rip it. 

Pancetta, roasted corn, fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, parmigiano on a exclusive Bakehouse pizza flavor. Rip it.

Corn flour battered fried soft shells are now on the menu at Coach house. Rip it.

We’re rocking with the rockfish, so catch us down at Codex. Rip it.

Branch out and try a little rum, banana liqueur, lime, hibiscus bitters, Coca-Cola, and a splash of red wine in the same glass. It’s not a joke, sort of. Rip it. 

Always smash, never pass on Ghost Kitchen. Rip it. 

Don’t be a meany, eat lobster fettuccine. Rip it.

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