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🌊This Week in NFK: Special Election, Voter Reg, Manatees, Insurance, Foam, and More
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Paul Stetson Rice
August 02, 2024
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The City of Norfolk has added a way to report short-term rental problems to the Norfolk Cares citizen services portal. Rip it.
Norfolk’s Economic Development director says the new vision for the Military Circle Mall redevelopment site is focused on a mixed use family sports complex. Rip it.
A former Norfolk police officer was ordered by a court to pay $20,000 for the use of excessive force and an illegal arrest. The officer now works for Virginia Beach Police. Rip it.
Norfolk’s Office of Elections has reported a substantial uptick in voter registration this week as registrations jump 35% statewide. Rip it.
A special election has been scheduled for the Ward 5 School Board seat as Nichelle Stone, appointed last year, steps down from the seat. Rip it.
Bicycle and motorcycle fatalities are up 36% and 12%, respectively, in new 2023 data from Va Dept of Motor Vehicles. Rip it.
12,000 to 50,000 year-old mastodon bones were recovered during the HRB expansion project. Rip it.
Norfolk International Airport’s CEO is pressing for financial incentives to attract European airline carriers to the airport. Rip it.
Norfolk International has 28 airport ambassadors, mostly retirees, who volunteer to help travelers get to their destination. Rip it.
Community First organized a 2K community walk this week to raise awareness about efforts to stop gun violence in Young Terrace and nearby neighborhoods. Rip it.
The Board of Education has approved a new school evaluation system that some critics say doesn’t give student growth enough weight. Rip it.
Sales tax is lifted this weekend, giving an effective 6+% discount for school supplies, clothes, shoes and emergency preparedness products. Rip it.
Virginia will get nearly $1.5 billion from the federal government to expand access to high-speed internet across the Commonwealth. Rip it.
A new federal program is giving $120 to eligible families to help them offset the loss of school lunches during the summer. Rip it.
Two Tides players were traded away and Jackson Holiday was called up to the Orioles in a shakeup for Norfolk. Rip it.
A message in a bottle from Norfolk was picked up in Bermuda, but the owners have not been found. Rip it.
Recent wet weather has created a boom of mushrooms in the region. Rip it.
Manatees were spotted in the Hague this week, as sightings become more frequent due to warming waters. Rip it.
Norfolk’s Roberta Lea, a rising country music star, just dropped a new music video featuring local spots. Rip it.
The country band “Old Dominion” filmed a music video in Norfolk aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford. Rip it.
Va Stage Company is introducing the “Tazewell Lounge Series” with Jimmy Masters Trio. Rip it.
Registration for Fall Art Classes at the Goode Family Visual Arts School opens later this month. Rip it.
Movie nights are coming to the Wells Theater, starting in August. Rip it.
Cousinz Festival lands at Scope Grounds later this month, here’s what to know ahead of time. Rip it.
LAVA MiniFest returns to Toast with another stacked lineup of bands on August 31st. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
“Assemble” CAN Group Exhibition at Assembly. 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.
Do You See Me Now by Jackie Merritt 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.
The Artists of d'Art Center on display at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
“An American Abroad” at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
The Port of Virginia handled 12.9% more cargo tonnage in the last fiscal year than the year before. Rip it.
A new insurance firm, Openly, has entered the Virginia homeowners insurance market. Rip it.
Iron Valley Real Estate, a veterans-focused real estate brokerage, has opened up shop in the 757. Rip it.
Sentara completed a rare the third HIV-positive-to-HIV-positive heart transplant this week, marking the third ever in the U.S. Rip it.
1,900 Virginians have used a tax credit for purchasing firearm safety equipment. Rip it.
Old Point National Bank is closing its Downtown Norfolk retail branch. Rip it.
Virginia home sales so far in 2024 are slightly outpacing 2023, while prices continue to grow. Rip it.
WB Marketing and Meridian Group, which merged last year, have rebranded under one banner as Qantm Creative. Rip it.
Six teams are in the bracket for the Hampton Roads 7 Cities Pro-Am Basketball League’s one-day championship tournament Sunday at Norview High in Norfolk. Rip it.
Friday: 8/2
Norfolk Run Club Friday Meetup at Yorgos. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Yoga for the River at Elizabeth River Project. 6:30 AM. Rip it.
Business Over Breakfast at Gather. 9:00 am. Rip it.
757 Build Fridays at Assembly. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Writers Coffee Break at Cafe Stella. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Farmyard Pals: Beach Party Ponies at Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 PM. Rip it.
New Work - Gallery Opening at Ghent Market Shoppes. 5:00 PM. Rip it.
Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach Summer Recruitment at Elation Brewing. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Steve Link performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Amy Kaus performs live at Maker's Craft Brewery. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
OV Backyard BBQ at Ocean View Beach Park. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Bad Movie Night: The Atomic Submarine at ODU Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Ashleigh Chevalier performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 PM. Rip it.
Mystic Moon Drum Circle at Mystic Moon of Norfolk. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Carlton Baker performs live at Brothers. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Lil Poppa performs live at The NorVA. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Girl-Prov at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Rylo spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Vampire Night with “Sexy Sax Man” at 80/20 Burger Bar. 8:30 PM. Rip it.
Mathew O'Donnell performs live at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Pete Hanson performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Bryan Dunn performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs at Baxters. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Nighthawks at Huntersville Community Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Nighthawks at Lambert's Point Community Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Nighthawks at Norview Community Center. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Two Nuts at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 PM. Rip it.
Neon Beach Foam Party at the Wave. 11:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturday: 8/3
City Girls Walk Meetup at Neptune’s Fury. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
Sky’s The Limit Yoga at Neptune's Fury at Neptune's Fury. 9:00 AM. Rip it.
New Work - Gallery Opening 2 Days Only at The Gallery at Paint Pink. 11:00 AM. Rip it.
BigForestFire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Packed House 1 Year Anniversary at Packed House. 12:00 PM. Rip it.
2024 Cornhole Tournament w/ Norfolk Storm at MJs. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
"Adult Only" Field Day at Maker's Craft Brewery. 1:00 PM. Rip it.
“Do You See Me Now” Gallery Reception at Offsite Gallery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
757’s Best Vintage Market at The Veil Brewing Co.. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
Missing Digit Fest feat. Grateful Jed at Smartmouth Beer. 6:00 PM. Rip it.
James Ford performs live at the Ghent. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
NEON District Plant Tour at The Plot. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
The Hamm Hawks perform live at Only You. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 PM. Rip it.
Mathew O'Donnell performs live at Grace O'Malley's. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Gimme Gimme Disco at The NorVA. 9:00 PM. Rip it.
DJ TR1 performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Double entAndra performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ SDOT performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
DJ SupLadies spins live at Only You Lounge. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Off-Granby: The Musical! at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 PM. Rip it.
Levi Watts & John Parrish perform live at Chicho’s. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday: 8/4
ERT x NKR Group Paddle Series at Plum Point Park. 8:00 AM. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Ride at Slow & Steady Bikes and Goods. 10:30 AM. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Post Flow Brunch at Toast. 11:30 AM. Rip it.
Self Care Sunday at Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co.. 11:30 AM. Rip it.
Young Lion David Cuffee at Mona Lisa Restaurant & Bar. 2:00 PM. Rip it.
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 PM. Rip it.
The Top Hats Orchestra performs live at Ocean View Beach Park. 7:00 PM. Rip it.
Patrick Ryan performs live at Grain. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Codex X Kobros returns this Sunday. Rip it.
Blyss Ice Cream has opened in the heart of Downtown Norfolk. Rip it.
Cashmere Brochachosaurus is the newest Hazy IPA at Benchtop. Rip it.
Drink Red Sauce like a real Italian at 80/20. Rip it.
Huge stack of new pastries at Bakehouse, including a burrata caprese danish, a cannoli galette, and more. Rip it.
Cheesy and crusty… that’s a classic Coach House move. Rip it.
Blueberry lavender matcha latte, that’s all the best things in one drink. Rip it.
A special Patois Natural Cider & Wine dinner is coming to Four Eleven. Rip it.
Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Lit Auntie at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Moontide & Piha Aloha at Cova. Rip it.
Los Birria Bros at Benchtop. Rip it.
Moontide at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
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