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This week in NFK: Rosna Theater, Rent Prices, Pastrami Cheesesteak, Returned Checks, and more.

July 08, 2022

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The Ohio Creek mega project in Chesterfield Heights shows a slice of Norfolk’s future as the Army Corp of Engineers plans more flood infrastructure. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. The City of Norfolk announced plans to turn the Rosna Theater on 35th Street into Norfolk Boxing’s permanent home. Rip it. The Norfolk Economic Development Authority returned three $100,000 deposit checks to developers as the Military Circle project selection progresses slower than expected. Rip it. Interim Police Chief Michael Goldsmith announced a reorganization of the department which includes moving additional officers into patrol roles and improved reporting systems. Rip it.The City of Norfolk announced plans to purchase an EVMS building in the Hague in partnership with the Chrysler Museum. Rip it. City Council will consider increasing the number of NRHA commissioners from 7 to 9 amid controversy on out-of-state projects. Rip it. The Elizabeth River Trail broke ground on a section of glow-in-the-dark trail along Robertson Park. Rip it.An initiative led by RISE has resulted in thousands of drivers being routed away from flooded streets with new flood data integrated into Waze. Rip it. A committee of Norfolk Historical Society members and City officials met this week to start conversations about the historic Taylor house, circa 1791. Rip it. The Norfolk Tides are temporarily changing their name and uniforms to honor the iconic Mid-Atlantic Orange Crushes. Rip it. Kimberly Selden and Virginia Thornton have started the Black Girl’s Tennis Club, to provide young black women with free tennis clinics and diversify the courts. Rip it.

Culture.

Commerce.

Historic Freemason District Sticker

Willoughby Mug

Crowds.

Chow.

Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.

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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