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Community. 

Early voting for the special election in the 7th Senate District has begun. Aaron Rouase faces off against Kevin Adams. Rip it. A plan to redevelop an aging shopping center in Ocean View with a four-story apartment building and new shops is on hold after the developer reneged on including affordable housing units the day before a scheduled hearing. Rip it. Hearings on the future of Maury High School will take place throughout the month of December. Proposals to renovate or raze are on the table. Rip it. The New Virginia Majority was quoted nearly $500 for information on Norfolk Public School’s bus stops. Rip it. HRT is resuming free bus service on Naval Station Norfolk after a 15-year hiatus. Rip it. Senator Lousie Lucas, co-owner of local cannabis shops, voted with members of the Virginia Crime Commission to defeat efforts to codify DUI rules for those under the influence of THC. Rip it. Political leaders from across the region gathered to discuss ways to address violent crime in the region. Rip it.The 2022 NATO Alliance Warfare Development Conference was held in Norfolk this week. Rip it. Emergency food banks are coming to the neighborhoods affected by the Family Dollar fire. Rip it. Hundreds of faith leaders are uniting to lobby for better handling of mental health crises by the criminal justice system. Rip it. Suicides more than doubled, and all deaths rose by more than 40% in Virginia jails last year. Rip it.Virginia will receive $16 million from a national settlement with e-cig manufacturer Juul. Rip it. Virginia’s State Air Pollution Control Board officially began the process of withdrawing Virginia from a regional carbon market. Rip it. 

Culture.

Now at Assembly: Asymmetry, a two-person exhibition curated by the CAN Foundation. Rip it.

The region is getting a new pride month event: the Virginia Queer Film Festival. Rip it. Leather craftsmanship is on full display with Werther Leather Goods in Selden Market. Rip it.Susan Check’s Cuyahoga River comes to the Offsite Gallery starting this weekend. Rip it. The Norfolk Chamber Consort presents the Christmas Consort III this Sunday at Freemason Baptist Church. Rip it. The Mosaic Steel Orchestra, a community steel drum band, hosts a concert this Saturday. Rip it.

The Hurrah Players present the “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” next weekend. Rip it. Mutant Strain, Recoking Force Relief, Private Hell, and Snake Pit rock Norfolk Taphouse next week. Rip it. 

Asymmetry at Assembly.  Rip it.

Cuyahoga River at Offsite Gallery. Rip it. 

Commerce.

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Crowds.

FRIDAY:

Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo’s Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it Yoga with Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co at Vessel Craft Coffee. 6:15 am. Rip it  Birds in Winter Homeschool Day! at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 9:30 am. Rip it Snowman & Gingerbread Decoration at Park Place Branch Library. 11:00 am. Rip itOpening Reception: Cuyahoga River at Offsite Gallery, MacArthur Center. 5:00 pm. Rip itTalisman Making at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Holiday Artisan Market at Pendulum. 6:00 pm. Rip it. DJ Chris G performs live at the Soulfood Lounge. 6:00 pm. Rip it. Conner Pittman performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it. Holiday Trivia Night at Vessel Craft Coffee. 6:00 pm. Rip it. Sammy Lee performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 8:00 pm. Rip it Asymmetry Exhibition Opening Night at Assembly. 7:00 pm. Rip it.Glass Studio Holiday Sale at Chrysler Museum. 7:00 pm. Rip it. Home Alone screening at Naro Cinema. 7:00 pm. Rip it. TBMA Bluegrass Jam at Roosevelt Area Civic League. 7:00 pm. Rip it. The Muse Neighborhood Jam at The Muse Writers Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it The Great Hermitage Holiday Party! at Hermitage Museum and Gardens. 7:00 pm. Rip it Holiday POPS with the Va Symphony at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip itToys 4 Tots Drag Show at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it. A Broadway Holiday at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip itTales from the Campfire at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it Donal O’Shaughnessy performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it. Joe Gosman Duo performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it. Teacher’s Pet – Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it

Chow.

The Miracle on Waterside popup bar is the immersive Christmas experience you need this season. Rip it. 

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The Ripcurrent.

Now at Selden Market for the Holidays:A Norfolk Currents Pop-up Shop

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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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