🌊NFK Weekly Edition: Transfusions, Construction, Dragons, Cultivation, Legislation, Baja Bonfires, & More.

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The City of Norfolk is seeking community help in identifying specific locations where safety improvements could be made. Rip it. 

A two-building apartment complex slated for Riverview will include 54-residential units and more than 2,000 square feet of commercial space on the first floors of the buildings. Rip it. 

Faith communities across Virginia are looking to build housing - and they have the land to do it. Rip it. 

A new poll shows Spanberger and Earle-Sears tied in the Virginia governor's race, with Spanberger holding a slight lead among women and older voters, while Earle-Sears leads among men and white voters. Rip it.

Democrats won two special elections this week, helping them maintain narrow controls over the House and Senate. Rip it. 

The federal government has approved amendments to Virginia's K-12 accountability plan, allowing the state to fully implement its new School Performance and Support Framework. Rip it.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced the Save Local Pharmacies Act to address the challenges faced by independent pharmacies due to low reimbursement rates and lack of transparency from pharmacy benefit managers. Rip it.

Christ the King Catholic School in Norfolk will close at the end of the school year due to insurmountable debt. Rip it.

Local emergency departments in Hampton Roads are experiencing long wait times due to a surge in respiratory illnesses after the holidays. Rip it.

First responders in the city performed a whole blood transfusion on the scene of an emergency, helping stabilize a seriously injured patient before reaching the hospital. It’s the first since a regional initiative has introduced the practice. Rip it.

Two Virginia medical schools are teaming-up to research cancer inequity in public housing, saying “Individuals that live in income based housing communities have higher rates of all cancer.” Rip it.

Republicans in Virginia are looking to walk back an expansion of earned-sentence credits for Virginia prison inmates. Rip it. 

For Kids, a local nonprofit, is working to reduce evictions in Hampton Roads after reviewing 2024 data. Rip it.

Norfolk native Keyshawn Davis will fight WBO Lightweight World Champion Denys Berinchyk in the main event on February 14th from Madison Square Garden in New York. Rip it. 

ODU women's basketball lost a close game to Coastal Carolina at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, despite a late rally. Rip it.

Former ODU baseball star Justin Verlander has signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. Rip it.

As Chrysler Museum welcomes guests into the new Perry Glass Studio expansion, work begins on renovating the original building. Rip it. 

Hampton Roads’ well-known acting troupe for kids, The Hurrah Players, is opening the Nusbaum Family TV & Film Academy for behind-the-curtain talent. Rip it. 

The Virginia Stage Company debuts “Fat Ham” at Wells Theater later this month. Rip it.

YELLOW Bright Sparks, a speaker series is back at Assembly this month with “Cultivating Positive Vibes, New Perspectives, and Open Minds.” Rip it. 

Just announced: Pride & Prejudice & Dragons, an immersive theater experience at the Hermitage. Rip it.

TINA: the Tina Turner Musical comes to the Chrysler this week. Rip it. 

Tom Segura takes over Scope for one night of cackling laughter. 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.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it. 
MAMA-Girl! At Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Mark Todd Design at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

First developed in 1986, East Beach Shoppes in Norfolk’s East Ocean View is getting a $1.32 million renovation. This comes after EF Capital purchased the 61,692-square-foot retail center for $7.5 million in November. Rip it. 

A potential strike at the Port of Virginia was avoided with a new six-year contract agreement between the International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance. Rip it.

The Norfolk Tourism Foundation has suspended operations due to an inability to raise sufficient funding. Rip it. 

Data from Lyft rides shows the increasing popularity of “Dry January.” Rip it. 

A recent statewide poll from Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy shows that 88 percent of voters support that type of policy action by state lawmakers during the upcoming 2025 legislative session, compared to just 8 percent who oppose that idea. Rip it. 

A lawsuit claims a Sentara employee was fired after disclosing his OCD and ADHD. Rip it.

A state commission on Monday recommended that the General Assembly consider creating a new board to give the state more control over approval of large solar projects. Rip it. 

Outgoing President Biden is seeking to ban all offshore oil and gas drilling on the entire East Coast and other areas. Rip it. 

Sentara Health says it is piloting some uses of AI tools, albeit with extreme caution. Rip it. 

A new report from the Congressional Research Service says the current formula for calculating DOD salaries may be too low. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats.

Festevents has dropped its 2025 event calendar with Harborfest, Wine Fest, Jazz Fest & more. Rip it. 

Hockey season is here and smashing into the glass. Rip it. 

Dead heads gather at Benchtop later this month. Rip it. 

Captive Birds, Long Division, Feminine Death, & Obscure Son take the stage at the Annex later this month. Rip it. 

Fri Jan 10
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Breakfast Club at Gather Norfolk at Gather Norfolk. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Career Fair at Hampton Roads Transit. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Rina Parrilla Garcia performs live at Norfolk International Airport. 12:00 pm. Rip it. 
Save The Eagles Day at East Ocean View Community Center. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Free Tasting Friday at Mermaid Winery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlin Fields performs live at Gershwin’s. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Travis Colby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
U-Nite: Game Night at the Museum at Barry Art Museum. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Feign Kin & DJs perform live at Benchtop. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Marvel Universe Trivia at COVA at COVA Brewing Company. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Maria Bamford Live In Norfolk at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Friday Nite Split: A Double Feature Improv Comedy Show at Mudita Cafe & Bar. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Choir Boy Opening Night at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Improv Tales... Wild Stories. Crazy Comedy. at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Choir Boy Opening Night at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Jana Ross performs live at Gershwin’s. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Got Now & Ologist spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy performs live at Grace O’Mally’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Pete Hansen performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Fulcher performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Jofroxi performs live at Baxter's. 9:30 pm. Rip it.

Sat Jan 11
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Weekend Long Run at TBD. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Virginia Children's Chorus Auditions for Spring 2025 at Norfolk Masonic Temple. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Jam, Jelly, And Canning 101 at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Nauticus Member Morning at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Peace & Pints: Bhav Brigade Yoga at Smartmouth Brewery. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Glass Imaginings - A Jewelry Workshop at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Dry January Popup at Equinox Coffee. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Winter Market at Afterglow at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Winter Weather Pop Up Shop at Benchtop. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU Basketball vs. Coppin State at Joseph Echols Hall. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Feminine Energy Coaching at Pure Lagos. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Park Explorer: Jeff Robertson Park. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Intro to Sketching Workshop at d'Art Center. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Opening Reception for Images from a Tropical Mind at Gallery 21. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Jana Ross performs live at Gershwin’s. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Ernest Whitehead performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Michael Carson performs live at Brother's. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at Chrysler Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tomii & E*R*H*L spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Choir Boy at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Lucekannons, B.B. Gunns, Superfang, 777AKAMAFIA7 at The Annex . 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Unusual Suspects: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Henry Wilkins performs live at Gershwin’s. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Mossy performs live at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
JohnBrad performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Solertech performs live at Baxter's. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Second Saturday Stand-Up at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Sun Jan 12
Prenatal Yoga at GUD Yoga. 8:30 am. Rip it.
Intersectional Feminist Book Club at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride  at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
"Winter Cupcake" Paint & Sip at COVA Brewing Company. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Free Hot Cocoa Kids at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ GPP performs live at Baxter's. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at Chrysler Hall. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Cannonball Trail Historical Walk at Pagoda & Oriental Garden. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Choir Boy at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical at Chrysler Hall. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
The Muse Neighborhood Jam at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Push Book Club at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Mike Gombas performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.

Dozens of restaurants in Downtown are participating in Restaurant Week through the 17th, featuring fixed price menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Rip it.

Four Eleven is smoking the competition with the new Baja Bonfire, a smoked cocktail made with mezcal, acid-adjusted grapefruit, maple, and spruce essence. Rip it.

Stack up your sardines at Crudo Nudo. Rip it. 

Staying high and dry this January? Equinox has the popup for you. Rip it. 

Hank’s is putting all the care into their legendary Reuben sandwich. Rip it. 

You never knew you needed sweet potato and miso in your latte, but you know now. Rip it.

Nothing says refinement quite like a fine quiche from a proper french bakery. Rip it. 

You can learn to cook from Cowboy Syd himself in a new cooking class series. Rip it. 

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