🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Snowmageddon, Lying to Kids, Seed Rounds, That's Flee, Lots of Bills, and More.

Here’s an inside look at how City of Norfolk workers prepare for major snow. Rip it. 

Hospitals across Virginia, including CHKD, are working to navigate conflicting federal orders on gender-affirming care for minors. Rip it.

More than 2,100 gallons of fuel spilled into the Elizabeth River last week at IMTT Virginia. Rip it. 

Norfolk Public Schools has released guidance on immigration enforcement, indicating that they will comply with subpoenas but officials still need parental permission to interview students. Rip it.

A new study suggests Virginia schools have been masking declining student achievement by lowering standards. Rip it. 

The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority released an updated schedule of the planned redevelopment process for Young Terrace and Calvert Square, with the caveat that federal funding changes may significantly affect the plans. Rip it. 

Reunion Senior Living Apartments and the Origin Circle Apartments, two new buildings in the St. Paul’s Redevelopment Area are both fully leased. Rip it. 

Bills seeking to address the cost of housing in Virginia met a mixed fate, with the most impactful failing to pass. Rip it. 

Delegate Jackie Glass’s bill banning police from lying to minors narrowly passed Virginia's Senate on Tuesday following intense debate. Rip it. 

About 636,000 Virginians are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage if the federal government cuts funding for the entitlement program, an effort spearheaded by some GOP lawmakers. Rip it. 

High winds on Sunday delayed one of the first departures for the Carnival Sunshine. Rip it. 

Bills that would have added new regulations on the use of automated speed cameras died in the General Assembly. Rip it. 

Rules reigning in license plate reading cameras, like FLOCK cameras in Norfolk, have passed the House and is slated for a vote it the Senate. Rip it. 

A petition filed by environmental groups is asking the state for regulations on crab pots to reduce the estimated 60,000 to 80,000 terrapin deaths each year. Rip it.

Coming soon at Barry Art Museum: Out Of The Box: a Barbie Doll Retrospective. Rip it.

The lineup for Patriotic Festival has dropped with three packed nights of country music in May. Rip it.

Joyce J. Scott’s large and provocative hand-beaded necklaces at the Chrysler Museum of Art carry a social commentary you wouldn’t expect in jewelry. Rip it. 

Josh Gilly is bringing his photography to the Hermitage in March for a “Word of Mouth” exhibition. Rip it.  

Currently on Display:
New Frames of Reference: Early French Photographers at Home and Abroad at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Peter Bremers: Ice to Water at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Framing the Expanded Field: Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty at Chrysler 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. 
"Celestial Travel" by Anthony E Boone at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

A new law that will allow some breweries to self-distribute is starting to be tested. Rip it.

Down around 300 officers, the Virginia State Police are offering new sign-on bonuses to boost recruitment. Rip it. 

Retail sales took a hit in January as consumers pulled back from holiday highs. Rip it. 

ODU hosts the 30th Annual Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Review and Forecast in March. Rip it.  

A new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal Inspection Services facility is expected to replace an existing international arrival area at the Norfolk International Airport and should be completed by early 2026. Rip it. 

Reelist, a 757 Collab company focused on short form video for recruiting, has raised a $3 million seed round. Rip it. 

The Elizabeth River Trail has announced the hiring of a new outreach director, Ty Champion. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.

Nauticus After Dark is back with a Mardi Gras edition. Rip it.

Get ready to crank that thang at the Norva, Soulja Boy is coming to town. Rip it.

The Norfolk Tides promotional calendar has just dropped. Rip it. 

The Wood Bros are head to Perry Pavilion this spring. Rip it. 

Fri Feb 21
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA at COVA Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Surface & Anne May's Dual Opening Exhibition Reception at d'Art Center. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Vanessa Rodriguez Open Mic Jam at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Skylark, Skip Hancock performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Student Directed One Act Plays at The Governor's School for the Arts. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Alexa Rae performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners - Salute to Service at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Così fan tutte at Harrison Opera House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Jo Koy performs live at Chartway Arena. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Jam: Loud, Proud, & Seasoned III at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Gaffney Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Jake Ryan Solo performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Pinardi performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Vince 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 Feb 22
Weekend Long Run at TBD. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Maintaining Our Metropolis: A Code Enforcement Workshop - Part 2 at Norfolk Department of Human Services. 8:30 am. Rip it.
Bluebird Care Guide at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Crochet 101: Getting Started at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Auditions - Memphis The Musical at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. 10:00 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.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Pawdi Gras Pet Photo Donation Event at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
That’s Flee Vol. 6 (Community Market) | "History & Heritage" Edition at Selden Market. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Painting Demo with Randall Jordan at Gallery 21. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Corduroy, from the books by Don Freeman at Old Dominion University Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
African American History Tour on the ERT at Elizabeth River Trail. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Hip Hop Classes with TJ Porchia at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Stan the Sax Man performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tech Movie Night at Assembly 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Warehouse LIVE: Berries, Hippie Love Party, Infinite Bliss, Grass Maiden at Smartmouth Beer. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Ace High performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Steve Link performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Attucks Jazz Club: Steve Wilson, saxophone at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Corduroy, from the books by Don Freeman at Old Dominion University. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Eddie Griffin at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Kendall Street is for Lovers Tour at The Bunker Brewpub. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Dirty Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Feedtherightwolf, Water Culture, Fellowship, & Dark Waters live at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Gaffney performs live at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
EL Jay from the band "OK" performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
IMPROVAGEDDON at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun Feb 23
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride  at Slow & Steady Bike Goods.. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
"Sunset Cove" Paint & Sip at COVA Brewing Company. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Free Hot Cocoa for Kids at Hank's Filling Station. 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.
Corduroy, from the books by Don Freeman at ODU Rep Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Regina Scott Sanford Cancer Benefit at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Così fan tutte at Harrison Opera House. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Allocated Bourbon Tasting: Whistle Pig Double Double & More at The Green Onion. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners at Scope Arena. 3:05 pm. Rip it.
Heart + Soul - Contemporary Dance from Ballet Virginia at Attucks Theatre. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
"Happy to be Singing"l Silent Auction & Concert at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2025 - Norfolk, VA at Chartway Arena. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Open Mic Night At The Muse at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Push Book Club at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Brandon Peter performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Support the return of Crudo Nudo with a special collab dinner at Ilo Bistro. Rip it.

Why not get a little Slow Jam with your burger. Rip it. 

Voyager dropped a new nitro cold Brew: Mandheling Mist. Rip it. 

Blanca in Riverview continues to win great reviews. Rip it.

Be sure to try the Lomo Winter Pie before the seasonal flavor is gone for good. Rip it. 

An age-old classic, spaghetti with clams, gets the Codex treatment. Rip it. 

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