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This week in NFK: 1920s Love Letters, Little League World Series, Vamps, Books, Swedish Beer, and more

August 05, 2022

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Community. 

The businesses and tenants at Military Circe Mall were abruptly told that they have until the end of the year to do business, as the building has been scheduled for destruction. Rip it.City leaders continue to pursue massive changes at the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority using several tactics. Rip it.Carlos Clanton and Noelle Gabriel were voted in as interim chair and vice chair of the Norfolk School Board, respectively.According to NOAA, Norfolk could see over 80 high tide flooding days by 2050. Rip it. The City of Norfolk won a lawsuit by a former Fire and Rescue employee who claimed retaliation, and a hostile work environment. Rip it. An abandoned safety deposit box contained 1920’s love letters between two men from Norfolk providing a glimpse into LGBTQ life a century ago. Rip it. Congressional Representatives and federal officials gathered in Norfolk to discuss the future of the Navy including funding increases for shipbuilding, repair, and mental health. Rip it. The White House nominated Jamar Walker as a judge for Norfolk’s Federal Court. Walker would be the first openly gay federal district Judge in Virginia. Rip it. Local veterans exposed to burn pits will soon have access to $280 billion in new aid funds with the passage of the PACT Act. Rip it. The number of uninsured in Virginia decreased by over seven percentage points since lawmakers passed Medicare expansion in 2019. Rip it. Starting this week, students with a much wider range of immigration statuses will be eligible for in-state college aid. Rip it. Renovations of EVMS student housing along the Hague have been completed just in time for the start of the new term. Rip it. The Fleet Park Little League “Senior Team” have made it to the Little League World Series and has gone 3-0 in the Tournament. Rip it. West Ghent is home to a decades-old men’s Volleyball league with over ten dozen players. Rip it.

Culture.

Currently on Display:MC Escher: Infinite Variations at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.Motion / Emotion at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.Hirata Gōyō: The Birth of the Japanese Art Doll at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.Roberto Lugo: Pottery With Purpose. Rip it.Drones at Nauticus. Rip it.

Commerce.

Historic Freemason District Sticker

Willoughby Mug

Crowds.

Sunday:

Chow.

The Ripcurrent.

Paul Stetson Rice

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Paul is the creator of NFKVA.com. He was born and raised in Norfolk, graduated from Virginia Tech, and narrowly avoided law school. Chat with him about economics, entrepreneurship, hip-hop, and hiking. When he's not working on five different projects, you'll catch him sharing a beer with friends at a local brewery.

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