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Culture.

Commerce.

In the State of the Region report, ODU economists say that GDP growth in the region is down from 3% to 2%. Rip it. In the State of the Region report, ODU economists warned of an upcoming nurse shortage. Rip it. RISE, a Norfolk-based, non-profit organization, announced the launch of its Flood Insurance of the Future Challenge with a $1.5 million prize. Rip it. Norfolk-based Embody, a privately-held medical device company focused on soft tissue healing, announced that it closed a $10.4 million Series C funding round. Rip it. A massive distribution warehouse on Production Road was sold for $20 million. Rip it. CHKD celebrated the grand opening of the new “CHKD Children’s Pavilion,” which will provide pediatric mental health care services. Rip it. Spirit Airlines is bringing flights to Norfolk International with direct lines to Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Rip it. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is hosting a recruiting fair on October 12th with signing bonuses as much as $5,000. Rip it. The owners of Running Etc. are collecting and donating shoes to the unhoused in our community. Rip it.A criminal investigation has been opened into 4,200 unemployment claims that were “compromised.” Rip it. Amazon is hiring an additional $1,400 people in the region ahead of the holiday rush. Rip it. A Chesapeake Bay lighthouse was sold for $192,000 this week. Rip it.This week’s conversation at the Cox Business Executive Discussion Series emphasized the importance of workplace culture in a post-pandemic world. Rip it.A look at Military Circle development, the Headwater’s Casino, and the Lambert’s Point Fairwinds Project. Rip it. There was a 20% slowdown in home sales in August, and supply is starting to increase again. Rip it. The Virginia Zoo launched a new online platform for scheduling tours, programs, and more. Rip it. Regional Economic Stats. Port Stats. Labor Stats.

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Crowds.

Puff & Paint: Porcelain Pipes at 757 Makerspace. 7:00 pm. Rip it. The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Granby Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it. Sunset Swing ‘n’ Blues at the Pagoda. 7:00 pm. Rip it. Friday Night Magic Draft at Atlantis Comics & Games. 7:30 pm. Rip it.Haunted Norfolk Tour departing Moses Myers House. 7:30 pm. Rip it.Tag: You’re It! at ODU Goode Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.JAG Duo performs live at Ocean View Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.Vitreous Theater: Love is Hard Work at Chrysler Museum. 8:00 pm. Rip it.MonoMania! Completely Crazy Improv at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.

Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.

Samaritan House Night at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.

Edward Brash performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.

Pete Hansen performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.

Fright Night: The Thing screening at Naro Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it.

Ultimate Roasting Championship at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Ghost Tour at the Granby Theater. 11:50 pm. Rip it.

Sunday:58th Annual Ocean View Art Show at OV Beach Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.Dustin Furlow performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.Girl Scout Outdoor Art Day at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 11:00 am. Rip it.Mimosas & Heels Drag Brunch at Public House. 11:30 am. Rip it.Bhav Brigade at Sky’s The Limit. 12:00 pm. Rip it.Sunday Brunch Party with Reaver Beach NFK. 12:00 pm. Rip it. Kevin Brinson performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it.Pokemon Weekly Casual Play at Atlantis Comics & Games. 1:00 pm. Rip it.Sunday Football Watch Party at Waterside District. 1:00 pm. Rip it.Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it. Music Bingo at Reaver Beach NFK. 3:00 pm. Rip it. Full Moon Ritual at Aries Apothecary. 5:30 pm. Rip it. Class Dismissed: The Musical Improv 101 Graduation Show at Push Comedy Theater. 7:00 pm. Rip it. Mike Gombas performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it. 

Chow.

Neptune’s Fury is bringing locally roasted coffee and incredible waterfront views to downtown. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. Deep. Fried. Ribs. Yeah, they did that. Rip it. That’s no average fountain drink, that’s a handcrafted cocktail in a fountain. Oh yeah, and it’s called the Spanish Zombie. Rip it. Charcoal Tahitian Lattes are rolling up in all-black at Kobro’s this weekend. Rip it. The Veil drops an almond joy-flavored imperial stout aged in oak barrels this weekend. Rip it. There’s a new burger contender in town: the Soiree Burger available in the NEON. Rip it.Klassic Doughnuts is debuting pumpkin spice doughnuts this weekend. Catch them at East Beach Farmer’s Market. Rip it. Pumpkin beer with a side of morbidity at Reaver Beach. Rip it.The temps are cooling off, but Zeke’s still has the spicy poke to warm you up. Rip it.Ten Top doesn’t stop making hits. Pastrami Cheesesteak will have you drooling all the way down Colley Ave. Rip it.The classics just keep getting better. Hot and fresh Yorgo’s bagels. Rip it.Smoked turkey is making its fall return to Redwood Smoke. Rip it. Ain’t nothing wrong with loading up on that tahini. Rip it.Pomegranate orzo salad is a bright addition to your weekly lunch lineup. Rip it.Spiced Cider BBQ is the Dirty Buff flavor of the week. Rip it.Pimento momentos courtesy of Streats. Rip it.Food Truck Sightings:Friday:Sense’s Vegan at Reaver NFK. Rip it.Ghost Kitchen & Weng’s Kitchen at Cova Brewing. Rip it.Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.Sweet Daddy’s BBQ at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it. Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.Saturday:AvoCargo, Big Belly, & Smoked Biscuit at Cova Brewing. Rip it.Hangry’s & Get Stuffed at Reaver NFK. Rip it.Flippin’ Hangry at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it. Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.Sunday:Deutscher Imbiss at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.Bumbling Bee at Cova Brewing. Rip it.PKS Treats at Reaver NFK. Rip it.Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.

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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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