A new regional study on out-migration suggests that general cost of living as well as the cost and availability of housing are driving residents to relocate to new areas. Rip it.
YIMBY Hampton Roads has kicked off an effort to address the regions 50,000-unit housing shortage. Rip it.
A Norfolk Judge Jamilah LeCruise rejected the use of Flock camera data as evidence in a recent criminal trial, saying that it cannot be used without a warrant. Rip it.
Free meals are available to all children under 18 at some school locations throughout the summer. Rip it.
The Norfolk-based USS Eisenhower and its crew have been battling Houthi attacks for nearly nine months, and there’s no clear replacement for them. Rip it.
The latest Defense appropriations bill included pay raises for service members, DOD civilians, funding for one more Virginia Class submarine, and other shipyard work. Rip it.
The General Assembly’s special session closed with no resolution on skill games or a broken military-family tuition program. Rip it.
A new bus line promises to connect the 757 to as far away as Harrisonburg, VA. Rip it.
NSU is welcoming back Angie Nicholson as the new softball coach. Rip it.
The Winnipeg Jets and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, announced Tuesday they have extended their partnership with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals for the 2024-25 season. Rip it.
The Tides, along with other AAA teams, are dropping the use of automated ball-strike systems, returning to a full challenge system. Rip it.
The Norfolk Tides have seen the largest percentage increase in game attendance in the AA and AAA leagues. Rip it.
Local Pusha T is reuniting with his brother to resurrect Clipse for a new album produced entirely by Pharrell. Rip it.
Registration is open for Summer Art Classes at the Hermitage Museum’s newly renovated Visual Arts School. Rip it.
Virginia Symphony returns with “Where Wishes Come True” at Town Point Park on July 21st. Rip it.
A timeline of local queer history and looped screenings of films on local queer history are on display at Selden Market. Rip it.
Don’t miss the Black history tours on the ERT on June 29th. Rip it.
It’s the last weekend to catch “A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder” at Little Theater of Norfolk. Rip it.
Opening next weekend: “Fibrous”: A National Juried Exhibition of Fiber and Paper Artworks at d’Art. Rip it.
Cousinz Festival is taking over the Scope Plaza with headliner Erykah Badu and Jermaine Dupri on August 31st. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Assembly Group Exhibition at Assembly. Rip it.
Early Days: Indigenous Art at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Hampton Boyer: Colors of Us at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Fantastic Creatures of the Venetian Lagoon at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
“I Am Copying Nobody” at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
“Roses Are Red, My Braids Are Black” at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
Fibrous: A National Juried Exhibition of Fiber and Paper Artworks at D’Art Center. Rip it.
Message in a Bottle: Picturing Maritime Culture in Hampton Roads at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Martha Chase: Progressive Kindness at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
“An American Abroad” at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
The Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore, will be repaired at a “still undetermined” shipyard in Norfolk. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk and Virginia Opera leaders are clashing over claims of $270,000 in unpaid rent on Harrison Opera House as the parties negotiate a new lease agreement. Rip it.
Dollar Tree, one of the region’s few Fortune 500 companies, allegedly left lead-tainted applesauce on store shelves for weeks after a recall. Rip it.
The Retail Alliance building in the NEON District sold for $1.55 million. Rip it.
A 400-unit apartment community, Park Crescent, sold for $84 million recently. Rip it.
It looks like Avenue Kitchen & Cocktails is opening at the Wells Fargo Center with a newly signed lease. Rip it.
In the latest regional economic report, new housing starts continue to be dramatically below the historical average. Rip it.
IPConfigure and Catalytic Generators, two Norfolk companies, are leveraging the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade program to boost their skills in international exporting. Rip it.
Norfolk State won a silver Telly Award for Local TV Editing for work in a recent ad. Rip it.
For the month of May, taxes from casino revenues totaled $11.29 million. Rip it.
Rite Aid is closing three more locations in the region, including the one at Little Creek Road and Chesapeake Blvd. Rip it.
Next week don’t miss the free comedy from Commonwealth Comedy at Vessel. Rip it.
The ERT Olympics bring a day of summer fun to Jeff Robertson on August 10th. Rip it.
Concerts at Ocean View Beach Park kick off next weekend. Rip it.
Stonewall Sports Bowling League registration closes this weekend. Rip it.
Next week: Night Market at the Veil. Rip it.
After Hours at Selden Market? Happening on June 28th. Rip it.
FRIDAY:
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery . 6:00 am. Rip it
Writers on Submission at The Muse Writers Center. 9:30 am. Rip it
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea Market After Dark at Cova Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Friday Night Live at Cova Brewing Company. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Friday Night Magic: Commander at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Summer Solstice Celebration at Fred Heutte Center. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Zach Desocio performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Pride Shabbat at Ohef Sholom Temple. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Full Moon Drum Circle at Mystic Moon Norfolk. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
11th Annual Pride Block Party at The NorVA. 7:00 pm. Rip it
The Regions & History of Rosé with Ryn at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow at The Wells. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Word Art Show at The Muse Writers Center. 7:30 pm. Rip it
The Brothers Size at NSU Brown Hall Mainstage Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it
“Little One” by Hannah Moscovitch at University Theater. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Magic: Draft at Atlantis Games & Comics. 7:30 pm. Rip it
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it
DJ Supladies & Friends spin live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Jam Presents: Swallow Pride II (A Comedic LGBT Celebration) at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Monthly Mayhem: Baywatch Summer Kick Off at PBR Waterside. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Beth Patterson Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
The Drop: James Kennedy at Waterside District. 9:00 pm. Rip it
Teacher's Pet - Improv Comedy Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it
SATURDAY:
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run. 7:15 am. Rip it
Send It Saturday Morning Group Ride at East Coast Bicycles . 8:00 am. Rip it
East Beach Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk Farmers Market at MacArthur Greenspace. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Pop up: Petal Wagon at Cova Brewing Company. 9:00 am. Rip it
Botanical Walking Tour - Chesterfield Heights. 9:00 am. Rip it
Guided Tour of the ERT with Pedego Ebikes. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Yoga at Maison Soleil. 9:45 am. Rip it
All age Steelpan Class at MacArthur Center. 10:00 am. Rip it
Buttercream Flowers Cupcakes Class at Wine & Cake Hobbies. 10:00 am. Rip it.
First Sail Experience at Nauticus. 10:00 am. Rip it
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it
Summer Solstice Kayak Paddle at Ryan Resilience Lab. 10:30 am. Rip it
BuyBackTheBlock Juneteenth Festival at 1037 West 25th St. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Yoga at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 11:00 am. Rip it
Summer of Learning Kickoff Celebration at Mary D Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 11:00 am. Rip it
2024 OV Mermaid Festival - Swim, 5K & Craft Beer Festival at Ocean View Beach Park. 11:00 am. Rip it
Summer of Learning Kickoff Celebration at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 11:00 am. Rip it
Midday Medium at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Disney Lorcana League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Ocean View Business Association presents OV Mermaid and Beer Festival. 12:00 pm. Rip it
A Brief of History of Drag at The Slover. 12:00 pm. Rip it
36th Annual Hampton Roads PrideFest & Boat Parade at Town Point Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Drag Queen Bingo! at The Slover. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Chesapeake Water Watch at Ryan Resilience Lab. 1:30 pm. Rip it
Go SK8 Day 2024 at Northside Skate Park. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Hanks Vintage Market at Cova Brewing Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Pignic at Afterglow Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Ryan Bennet performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga With A Yogi In Training at Sky's The Limit Yoga Co. 2:30 pm. Rip it
Community Sing at First Lutheran Church of Norfolk. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Allegra Duchaine performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturday Night Yu-Gi-Oh! at Atlantis Games & Comics. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Song Of Praise, The Magpie, Mister Earthbound, & Dj Lue Masters at the Taphouse. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Reggie Gist performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Luther Relives at Attucks Theatre. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Lawn Boys performs live at Smartmouth Beer. 7:00 pm. Rip it
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Infinite Peace spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Kevin McDonald Superstar! at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Beth Patterson Plays at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub & Restaurant. 8:30 pm. Rip it
SUNDAY:
Radical Studies Book Club at Eleanor's Norfolk. 10:00 am. Rip it
Slow and Steady Sunday Ride at Slow & Steady Bikes and Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it
Sunday Crush Day at Hank's Filling Station. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Workshop: Squeezing Comedy from Improv with Kevin McDonald at Push Comedy Theater. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th & Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Board Game Sunday's at Cova Brewing Company. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Sunday Weekly Pokemon League at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
White Wines from Campania, Italy Tasting at Vino Culture. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
The Scribes: A Club For 18-25 Year Old Writers at The Muse Writers Center. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Trad Celtic & Old Time Session at Elation Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Matt Holloman performs live at Afterglow Brewing. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Pride at Neptune's Park. 2:00 pm. Rip it
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 2:30 pm. Rip it
Shannon Curtin Book Launch at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Music Video Bingo at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
AJR - The Maybe Man Tour at Norfolk Scope. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Tuesdays are for the shellfish now. Rip it.
Thanks to a partnership with Va Arts Fest, you can snag Monet’s donuts from O’s Donuts. Rip it.
Oxtail & shrimp pasta has Ocean View going crazy. Rip it.
Pixels is stacking up more than extra lives and bonus points; they’ve got a Philly rib-eye stack dripping with cheese. Rip it.
Sample the summer with the loaded tamarind crab tostadas at Press 626. Rip it.
Build your own grilled cheese with a selection of delightful cheeses at the Birch. Rip it.
The Choco Tacos of your childhood just got a major upgrade. Rip it.
Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Krazy Trompos at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Sour Street & Nacho Libre at Cova. Rip it.
Moontide at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.