🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Stingray Drones, Diseases, NorFunk, Bubbles, Planetary Shelter, Bapples, and More.

Record fundraising in the race for Commonwealth’s Attorney is on track to break $1 million dollars, with some “check writers writing amounts far and above what they usually donate.” Rip it. 

Early voting kicks off on Friday for the June 17 primary elections featuring statewide and local offices. Rip it. 

For the first time in recent history, Democrats are fielding candidates in all 100 districts in the Commonwealth. Rip it.

Former Councilmember Andria McClellan criticized Jay Jones for a recent campaign ad that she says copies one by NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson. Rip it. 

A committee charged with coming up with a plan to close and consolidate 10 Norfolk Public Schools held its first meeting last week. Rip it.

Titustown, a historically Black neighborhood in Norfolk could soon get the official recognition some residents have spent years fighting for with $100,000 in new funding. Rip it.

Newly signed Virginia law restricts the usage of Flock cameras and requires that data not be stored longer than 21 days. Rip it.

A wave of reform is coming for Virginia universities, mirroring conservative led efforts nationally. Rip it.

25 new MQ-25A Stingray Carrier-Based Unmanned Aircraft Systems moved one step closer to coming to Naval Station Norfolk. Rip it. 

Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered the Norfolk-based USS Harry S. Truman to extend its stay in the Middle East for another week. Rip it. 

The USS Harry S. Truman lost a second F/A-18 fighter jet to the sea, just over a week after the last $60 million jet was lost. Rip it. 

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) departed from Norfolk on Tuesday. Rip it.

Sentara Health Urgent Care is seeing a rise locally in contagious A streptococcus, which can be lethal. Rip it. 

A new study says cases of a tick-borne disease are increasing in the Mid-Atlantic region. Rip it. 

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore launched Hunger Heroes to provide fresh food during summer. Rip it. 

The American Red Cross, Norfolk Fire and Rescue, Team Rubicon, Norfolk CERT and the Norfolk Medical Reserve Corp teamed up to install free smoke alarms in the Oakdale Farms neighborhood. Rip it. 

Over 30 years, local Rosemary Moyers has fostered 42 children. Rip it. 

NASCAR driver Austin Dillon visited Norfolk this week to connect with Navy officials ahead of the Coca-Cola 600. Rip it. 

Norfolk State's Justin Journette has broken the school’s home run record with 36th career bombs. Rip it. 

The Admirals are down one game in their series against the Trois-Rivières Lions. The series continues this weekend and will send the winner to the Kelly Cup finals. 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.

The Hackensaw Boys are bringing their bluegrass and “holler music” to the Annex to celebrate 20 years of jamming it up. Rip it. 

The all-women comedy show, Panties in a Twist, takes over the Wells Theater this weekend. Rip it. 

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Director and CEO Alex Nyerges will lead a discussion on famous American photographers born in Hungary at the Chrysler this weekend. 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. 
Andy Harris - Little Flowers that Follow Me Everywhere at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Flourish: A Juried National Exhibition of Floral & Botanical Artworks 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.
Kimberly McKinnis‘ “Pattern, Play, Repeat” at Offsite Gallery. Rip it. 
Watercolors by H. Anderson at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

The Port of Virginia​ is collaborating with Norfolk Southern on a first-of-its-kind emission reduction program for freight rail to create a “RailGreen Corridor.” Rip it. 

The HRBT Expansion Project has reached the 50% mark on the second tunnel with its massive boring machine, Mary. Rip it. 

Some officials hope that military spending surge could spark economic growth in the region. Rip it. 

Federal import tariffs could add $500 million to the cost of the Virginia offshore wind project, according to new estimates. Rip it. 

Dominion Energy filed a proposal with the SCC to create a new rate class for large-load customers like data centers. Rip it.

The State of the Port events happened this week, brining together the region’s shipping and global logisitics. Rip it.

Port of Virginia officials and Small businesses alike say due to the inconsistency of the tariff policies, it’s hard to know exactly what type of impacts to expect. Rip it. 

Governor Youngkin has set aside $900 million of state funds in the latest budget in order to brace for the economic aftershocks of Trump administration policies. Rip it. 

Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power are working to lower the amount that customers with rooftop solar are credited back when their solar panels feed back into the grid. Rip it.

Planetary Shelter LLC, a startup with strong ties to the region through Old Dominion University (ODU), secures a $1.8M Phase II contract from the U.S. Air Force. Rip it. 

The state is launching a program to fast-track major new economic development projects and expansions with large capital investments called the Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator. Rip it. 

The region has experienced a notable 4.6% increase in home values, with the year-to-date median price rising to $345,000, an increase of $16,000 compared to last year. Rip it.

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Downtown Norfolk Council has announced a lineup of events through the summer that includes free ice cream, happy hours, networking, and more. Rip it.

Norfolk Flea is coming back to Waterside District on June 1st. Rip it. 

Sunsets on the River concert series at the Hermitage returns next week. Rip it. 

Zoogrooves, the concert takeover at the Zoo, is coming back with a poppunk edition. Rip it.

Fri May 9
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River at The Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 6:30 am. Rip it.
Garden Artists May Series at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
MEAC Softball Championship at NSU Softball Field. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Frank Sings Frank performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Open Mic Night with Vanessa Rodriguez at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Hannah J performs live at Torch Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Murder at the Bachelorette Party Murder Mystery Dinner at the Granby Theater. 6:30 pm. Rip it. 
The Heart Stompers peform live at Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Milk Crate Mafia performs live at Just Birdies. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
All Naturel & Fucknochief spin live at Only You Lounge. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres - ECHL Playoffs - Round 2 at Scope Arena. 7:05 pm. Rip it.
Joe McMurray performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
The (FREE) Comedy Sampler Variety Show at Mudita Cafe & Bar. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Panties in a Twist Comedy Show at The Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Memphis at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pretty Woman: The Musical at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Jimmy Buffett at Harrison Opera House. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Coco Jones performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Prom 2025 at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Firestone performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ SoundStar performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sat May 10
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 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.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Free Mother's Day Cardmaking Workshop at d'Art Center. 11:00 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Pilates & Pints at Afterglow Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Peace & Pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Brewery at Smartmouth Beer. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Cut & Compose: Collage Fundamentals at d'Art Center. 11:30 am. Rip it.
MEAC Softball Championship at NSU Softball Field. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Pretty Woman: The Musical at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Rage Quit Game Tournament at Maker's Craft Brewery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Botanical Illustrations at Arts for Learning Virginia. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Luther Relives "A Mother's Day Weekend" Tribute to Luther Vandross at Attucks Theatre. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Tumbleweed performs live at Torch Bistro. 6:00 pm. Rip it. 
Eric Staab performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Michael Carson performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Les The DJ spins live at Only You Lounge. 7:00 pm. Rip it. 
Donation-Based Sound Bath Meditation at Norfolk Karate Academy. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Larry Fleet performs live at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Panties in a Twist at The Wells Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Shane Gillis Live at Norfolk Scope Arena. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pretty Woman: The Musical at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Memphis at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up GRAD show at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Bird & DJ Mander at the Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Mikealis performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Aone performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena at Waterside District. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun May 11
MomMimosa's for Mother's Day at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 am. Rip it.
Mothers Day Brunch at Grain. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Brian Sewell performs live at Grain. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Mother's Day Paint N Sip at Cova Brewing. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Eric Staab performs live at Varia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Southside Farmers Market at 1401 Melon Street. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Mother's Day Bottomless Brunch at Brother's. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Bhav at Sky’s The Limit at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Mother's Day Brunch at Mermaid Winery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Pokemon TCG: Open Play at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Pretty Woman: The Musical at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Alec Edmonds performs live at The Ghent Rooftop Bar. 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.
Creative Minds: Alex Nyerges on American, born Hungary at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Memphis at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Conner Pittman performs live at Grain. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Alcée Chriss III, organ at Christ & Saint Luke's Episcopal Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivieres - ECHL Playoffs - Round 2 at Scope Arena. 5:05 pm. Rip it.
Pretty Woman: The Musical at Chrysler Hall. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Hacksaw Boys - 20th Anniversary of Love What You Do at The Annex. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Push Book Club at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Fontaines D.C. performs live at The NorVA. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Get a big ol’ slab of egg on your brekkywhich at Toast. Rip it.

Shake it off and grab a lemongrass shaken espresso from Vessel. Rip it. 

You can try 28 different wines in three different pour sizes at Varia. Rip it.

Wednesday night is steak night at Todd Jurich’s and the deals are juicy. Rip it. 

Do the mostie. Grab a toastie on Tuesdays at Stockpot. Rip it. 

All you can eat mussels? The Green Onion has unleashed a beast of a special. Rip it. 

Taco the Hut is the flavor of the week for wings at Dirty Buff. Rip it. 

The viral Busch Apples (aka bapples) have shown up at the Banque. Rip it. 

OV’s hottest pizza is the Great White Buffalo at Sour Street. Rip it. 

Omar’s just dropped a summer cocktail lineup thats totally worth sipping. Rip it.

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