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This week in NFK: City Actions on Nightlife, Artificial Reefs, Rooftop Jams, CAN Fest, Squid Ink, and more.

September 09, 2022

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City Council is expected to take a vote on a big change to the rules around nightlife establishments in an unusual joint meeting with City Planning Commission. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. “Flood Stage” high tides are expected to continue through Friday. Rip it. Two organizers and two local ministers are asking the City Manager to meet regarding the delayed Citizen Review Board. Rip it. Plans for a temporary Headwaters Resort and Casino on the site of current Amtrak parking at Harbor Park were made public this week. Rip it. Poverty in Virginia is down slightly while some wage gaps are continuing to expand, according to a recent study. Rip it.Governor Youngkin may get to appoint an SCC vacancy as the House adjourned without taking action. The Senate remains in session, and upon adjournment, Youngkin can name an appointee. Rip it. Sportfishers are planning to drop artificial reefs off the shore of Ocean View this Saturday, and the group is looking for more volunteers. Rip it. Thousands of sailors returned to the region this week as the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group ships continue to arrive. Rip it. Food accessibility concerns escalated in the neighborhoods near church street when a Family Dollar burned down. Rip it. Chesterfield Academy is taking a “village” approach to ensuring the success of its students, kicking off with a back-to-school event. Rip it. Plans for the new Elizabeth River Project Resilience Lab include provisions for up to 3 feet of sea level rise. Rip it. The Landmark Foundation presented NSU with a $5 million check for scholarship funds. Rip it. WHRO held a community conversation on violence in schools this week as most students were headed back to class. Rip it. ODU stunned Virginia Tech once again in a football season opener. Rip it.

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Crowds.

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Paul Stetson Rice

Chelsea, NFK

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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