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A Department of Housing and Community Development report identified 8 barriers to fair housing that are maintaining patterns of segregation dating to the 1930s. Rip it.Two Norfolk police officers say that former Chief Boone was asked to retire for his refusal to fire two Assistant Chiefs based on survey results. Rip it.The City is working to secure EPA brownfield funds to redevelop a former steel manufacturing plant near Booker T. Washington High School. Rip it.Norfolk’s Police Department plans to hire retired police officers to address staffing shortages. Rip it.Jared Chalk, the director of Norfolk Economic Development said that assistance will be provided to some businesses being evicted from Military Circle Mall. Rip it.Business owners and activists have mixed feelings about City officials’ intent to hold owners responsible for events occurring outside their establishment. Rip it.Teachers say a new tax break would result in only $30 savings to support the purchase of classroom materials. Rip it.Downtown Norfolk Council shifts its executive team as it puts more focus on issues related to nightlife. Rip it.Comedian Jay Pharoah donated his Celebrity Family Feudwinnings to CHKD. Rip it.The Zoo is adding a dedicated habitat for shelled friends called the Turtle Oasis. Rip it. Norfolk’s Fleet Park Little League Senior Team, which won the national championship, fell to Puerto Rico in the World Series on Saturday. Rip it.ODU Football will look a litter different this year with the addition of alcohol sales, cupholders, and premium seats with access to a buffet. Rip it.Norfolk Tides player Gunnar Henderson was featured on the cover of Baseball America. Rip it.The Berkely Timberwolves are learning football and life lessons side by side. Rip it.

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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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