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This week in NFK: College Football, NutMobile, OV Tavern, Startups, OxTail, Algae, and more.

September 02, 2022

Community. 

As public conversation on nightlife crime and safety increases, the City of Norfolk is outsourcing its effort to build better nightlife by hiring a NOVA-based consultant. Rip it. Six months after a tragic shooting, Chicho’s Backstage is moving last call back 30 minutes to 1:00 am. Rip it. The City of Norfolk’s animal shelter director was allowed to work remotely and took on a second job with the new freedom. Rip it. Sentara opened a new Community Care Center in Berkley to address the healthcare desert in the neighborhood. Rip it. An analysis of statewide test scores shows are still over 10% lower than pre-pandemic levels. Rip it. Recent improvements in standardized testing scores leave some School Board leaders optimistic about the upcoming year. Rip it. A new law requiring school districts to provide first responders with updated floor plans comes into play as students go back to school. Rip it. California’s ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 will also apply to Virginia due to a 2021 law. Rip it. Governor Youngkin is working through a new path to removing Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Rip it. In July, Amtrak hit an all-time high in Virginia with over 110K rides. Rip it.The HRBT Expansion project is 11 months behind schedule. Rip it. Harmful algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed are concerning Virginia officials. Rip it. Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump poke at Slover Library, addressing crime and justice. Rip it. ODU is partnering with Norfolk Public Schools to bring STEM mentors to girls at Granby High School. Rip it. NSU, EVMS, and ODU are partnering to address substance abuse among pregnant women. Rip it.The first annual “Happiness Day,” organized by Auntie Advocate, was a success for the Huntersville neighborhood. Rip it. A scholarship fund has been created in memory of Virginian-Pilot reporter Sierra Jenkins. Rip it. ODU plays Virginia Tech for their season opener at Ballard Stadium this weekend. Rip it. NSU plays Marshall in their season opener in West Virginia. Rip it. The Virginia Zoo has reinstated free admission for guests older than 62 on Wednesdays. Rip it.

Culture.

Gordon Art Galleries reopen with ALLiGATER HELLHOUND and DesignHer: Works by Contemporary Women Graphic Designers. Rip it. Barry Art Museum brings Mars, a large-scale sculpture of Mars for the 2nd Annual Public Arts Festival at ODU. Rip it. The Norfolk Forum kicks off its 90th anniversary this weekend. The year’s speaker lineup includes former UK Prime Minister David Cameron. Rip it. Artist Andy Harris continues to drop absolute gold. Rip it.Currently on Display:To See a World in a Grain of Sand at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. Lasting Impressions: Prints Collection at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. Motion / Emotion at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.Love of Alexander at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.Rhonda Holy Bear: Artist and Story-Keeper at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.

ALLiGATER HELLHOUND at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.

Roberto Lugo: Pottery With Purpose at Hermitage Museum. Rip it.100 In The Spotlight at Gallery 21. Rip it.“Places” by Charles Rucker at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.Drones at Nauticus. Rip it.

Commerce.

Arches National Snark – Granby Street NFK

Shark City Tote

Crowds.

Sunday:Elizabeth River Run 10k on the ERT. 7:00 am. Rip it.Nature & Eco Kayak Tour with the Elizabeth River Project. 9:00 am. Rip it. Slow-Mo Sundays Bike Ride at Local Bike Shop. 10:00 am. Rip it.COVA Moves: Torch Yoga session at Cova Brewing. 10:00 am. Rip it.Yoga on Tap with Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co at Reaver Beach. 10:45 am. Rip it. Mimosas & Heels Drag Brunch at Public House. 11:00 am. Rip it. Bumbling Beetz Urban Market at Benchtop Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it. Labor Day Luau with Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. 12:00 pm. Rip it. Black and Gold perform live at Benchtop Brewing. 12:30 pm. Rip it.Sail into Fall Aboard the American Rover with Outwire 757. 2:00 pm. Rip it.Red Stapler Duo performs live at Ocean View Fishing Pier. 3:00 pm. Rip it.Tour de ORF Casual Bike Ride departing Smartmouth Brewing. 3:00 pm. Rip it. J & The Band perform live at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. 4:00 pm. Rip it.Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Harbor Park. 4:05 pm. Rip it.Labor Day Weekend All White Yacht Party on the Faux Spirit of Norfolk 11:30 pm. Rip it.

Chow.

The Ripcurrent.

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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