Norfolk Economic Development Agency voted to hand over its last large parcel, the defunct Military Circle Mall, but only after the city preemptively voted to take it. Rip it.
The ACLU is warning that Flock, the company sporting police cameras across Norfolk, is now offering services to police that constitute “generating suspicion” by tracking movements and associations. Rip it
As of this summer, roughly 9,000 of the city’s 30,000 street lights have been switched out for “warmer” LED bulbs after extensive community activism. Rip it.
Norfolk Public Schools will be receiving $34.5 million from Virginia Lottery funds this year. Rip it.
The Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center was demolished this week, making room for a new $68M facility. Rip it.
Check out the top candidates for Governor’s choices for campaign music. Rip it.
Your airwaves are going to be inundated with political ads as one state party books more than $9 million in ad space. Rip it.
The region is seeing higher cases of vibrio, commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria as water temperatures stay warm. Rip it.
HRT will once again be offering istudents aged 13-17 a “freedom pass” to high schoolers, which provides unlimited rides for free. Rip it.
Communities across Hampton Roads face critical shortages of child and adolescent psychiatrists, according to a new report from the Virginia Mental Health Access Project. Rip it.
As redistricting issues rise on the national stage, some are questioning Virginia’s 2020 redistricting reform. Rip it.
A team at Old Dominion University has determined that some local sand dunes may be older than the ancient Egyptian pyramids. Rip it.
Norfolk-based Navy Adm. Daryl L. Caudle was confirmed by the US Senate this week for the chief of naval operations role. Rip it.
This week the Navy undertakes “Large Scale Exercise 2025” which is a global training exercise that includes seven Navy fleets stretched over 22 time zones. Rip it.
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) is celebrating 20 years of the Buddy Brigade pet therapy program. Rip it.
Norfolk SPCA has more than 100 animals ready for adoption, with a goal of getting 150 animals adopted by the end of the month as they launch August specials. Rip it.
Keyshawn Davis apologized to Norfolk for the events surrounding his scheduled June 7 fight at Scope during a live broadcast of the Ariel Helwani Show this week. Rip it.
Hype is building for Norfolk State’s football season as Mike Vick prepares to lead the team in the August 28th opener. Rip it.
Calling all designers! Virginia Zoo is looking for applicants to design it’s 125th anniversary logo. 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.
Community building, discussions, and wine tasting? It’s Depth: Natural Wine & Solidarity Fair. Rip it.
The Virginia Queer Film Festival is back September 12-14. Rip it.
There’s a whole lot of shows across a wide range of genres hitting the Annex this month. 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
ODU and Starship Technologies have partnered to roll out robotic food delivery on campus. Rip it.
The Port of Virginia finished a $450 million dredging project to become the deepest and widest harbor on the East Coast after seven years. Rip it.
Virginia ranks 6th in the nation for five-year small business survival, with 56.52% of startups staying open. Rip it.
Norfolk’s dry bottle shop, Ceremony, is expanding to a new space with a bar, lounge and restaurant. Rip it.
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), the City of Norfolk and Norfolk State University (NSU) are coming together to provide free parking and transit options to all Spartan fans during the upcoming football season. Rip it.
Sentara Health and Virginia Wesleyan University announced that they have signed initial agreements to transition Sentara College into a professional college under VWU starting Jan. 1, 2026. Rip it.
Solar companies in Hampton Roads are racing to install rooftop solar before federal tax credits expire. Rip it.
Sentara is cutting 78,000 pounds of plastic waste as they permanently end the use of single-use syringes for CT scans. Rip it.
First Fridays came back with a bang. Catch this recap and don’t miss the September 5th one. Rip it.
Dayshift, a 5pm rave for people over 30, is coming to Granby Theater on September 6th. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest brings an 8+ act lineup to Toast on August 23rd. Rip it.
Live in West Ghent? Grab a coffee and meet your neighbors next week. Rip it.
Fri Aug 8
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River at the Pagoda. 6:30 am. Rip it.
High School Musical- Teen Performance Show at Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center Virginia Wesleyan University. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Free Wine Tasting at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Filipino Heritage Night at Norfolk Tides. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Pancho performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Better By Tuesday Jazz Duo performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Connection Unplugged at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Country Night w/ Runnin’ Shine at Ocean View Beach Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides v Rochester Red Wings at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Cruise with Norfolk Kayak Rentals. 6:45 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
That 90s Duo perform live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Matt Holloman performs live at Just Birdies. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Abbi Jean performs live at PBR Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Best Free Comedy Show Ever at Mudita Cafe & Coffeehouse. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Buckshot performs live at Waterside. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Lua Flora + The Hookz at The Annex. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Diosa performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mathew O'Donnell performs live at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Cactus Creek Band performs live at Shark’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Sam Riddle performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Khalil G performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ CJ performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sat Aug 9
Morning Group Bike Ride w/ East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean Veiw Run Club Weekend Long Run at Sandfiddler. 7:15 am. Rip it.
ERT x NKR Group Paddle at Plum Point Park. 8:30 am. Rip it.
Elizabeth River Project Volunteer Litter Cleanup at Harbor Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Unity in the Community: Back 2 School Celebration at Norfolk Scope Arena. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Student Freedom Pass Palooza at Granby St YMCA. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Tunes & Tales with. Virginia Opera at The Slover. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Vince Kornegay performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Peace & Pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Beer. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Vitreous Theater: A Glass Spectacle Matinee at Chrysler Museum of Art. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Pier Party Benefitting Samaritan House at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Goes Pop-Punk: Pop-Topic, Longsleeves, Red Weather, Post American Gothic + live band karaoke! at The Annex. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Eric Staab Duo performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Elevate: Booze Free Dance Party at the Pagoda. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Tides v Rochester Red Wings at Harbor Park. 6:35 pm. Rip it.
Hot Country Nights: Buckshot at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy In Love: The Ultimate Beyoncé Tribute at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tuff Cretin's Art Showcase at Cure. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Jon Phenomenon performs live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mathew O'Donnell plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ Retro P performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Aug 10
Reelin' Rangers at Grandy Village Pier. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow & Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bikes. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Southside Farmers Market at Southside Farmers Market. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Community Give Back Market & Chess Tournament at Black on Black Market. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav at Sky’s The Limit at Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Elated Market & Artist Meet & Greet at Elation Brewing. 1:00 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.
Norfolk Tides v Rochester Red Wings at Harbor Park. 1:05 pm. Rip it.
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Depth: A Natural Wine & Solidarity Fair at Assembly. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
TA Gatling performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Peanut butter pie with chocolate ganache and Oreo cookie crust will sweeten your weekend up. Rip it.
Nothing screams a good time quite like a banana forward cocktail. Rip it.
New breakfast and dinner downtown: 700 Bistro. Rip it.
Who said breweries only do beer. Afterglow is pouring Tea’d Up Peach Hard Tea Lemonade! Rip it.
The girls are going crazy for a hot tomato tini at Blanca. Rip it.
If you’re gonna serve “panko-encrusted lamb lollipops,” then I’m gonna put it in the Currents. Rip it.
Leaf your house and drink a Fifth Leaf at Toast. Rip it.
We ain’t from Georgia but we can still enjoy a peach cobbler donut ice cream sandwich. Cause it’s just too good. Rip it.
App of the Week: Fig toast with ricotta, toasted pistachios, and honey at Press. Rip it.
