🌊This Week in NFK: Spies, Dredge Lords, Lego Life, Tiktokers, Sunsets, Harborfest, & more.

NRHA was overwhelmed this week as huge crowds showed up for a Young Terrace leasing event. Rip it. 

Norfolk was awarded a $20,0000 grant to boost consumer demand for outdoor travel products. Rip it. 

The City is looking for resident feedback on electric cars and charging facilities. Rip it. 

NEON District businesses are worried about upcoming construction projects further decreasing their foot traffic. Rip it. 

Regional leaders think that lack of public transit is holding back economic growth. Rip it. 

Another manatee has been spotted in the Lafayette river. Rip it. 

The Marine Resources Commission is considering extending the crab dredging season. Rip it. 

At least 27 abandoned boats in the region are posing risks to boaters and Provost is working to get them removed. Rip it. 

A Navy chief was convicted of attempted espionage while stationed in Norfolk. Rip it. 

A Chinese national has six pending charges of espionage for taking drone footage of cutting edge submarines at local shipyards. Rip it.  

A Naval readiness study shows that energy drinks are contributing to sleep deprivation in the USN. Rip it. 

Lower level enlisted sailors could see a 20% pay raise if the latest defense bill passes. Rip it. 

The Elizabeth River Project is hosting free fishing programs for area youth. Rip it. 

Norfolk will be “Mermaid City” in an upcoming Lego movie about Pharrell’s life. Rip it. 

Norfolk State secured the MEAC men’s all-sports award. Rip it. 

Sentara is leveraging singing therapy to help stroke survivors regain lost speech. Rip it. 

Norfolk’s Teresa Robinson will be on the HGTV show “Battle on the Beach.” Rip it. 

The Virginia Zoo announced the death of Alana, a 5-year-old Asian small-clawed otter. Rip it. 

A Tawny Frogmouth (we, also, had no idea what that was) hatched at the Virginia Zoo. Rip it. 

A new landmark is rising in Five Points: a illuminated “grass” dome. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it. 

The Chrysler has unveiled Early Days: Indigenous Art from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, a landmark exhibition showcasing the diversity and vitality of Indigenous art in Canada. (NFK Currents Original). Rip it. 

Glasslight is putting “Guitars in the Gallery” starting this Saturday. Rip it. 

Tuesday at Perry Pavilion: Bonny Light Horseman, a trio of folk musicians. Rip it. 

The Virginia Creative Collective is celebrating Black Music Month with a show at the Annex in Norfolk on June 22nd. Rip it. 

Chandler, newly known for a viral Tiktok sound, drops into Vessel next Friday. Rip it. 

Illiterate Light, Twen, Community Witch, Jake the Dog, Keep, Feign Kin, and Hippie Love Party make up the lineup at Grilled Out 2024. Rip it. 

A $70,000 grant will allow Chrysler Museum to begin research and restoration of Degas’ ‘Dancer with Bouquets’ painting. Rip it. 

 Jonathan Butler closes out the 23-24 Church Street Jazz Series on June 14th. Rip it.

Coming up at Little Theater of Norfolk: “A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder”. Running May 31-June 23. Rip it.

Currently on Display:
Surfer: An Andy Harris 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.
“Roses Are Red, My Braids Are Black” at Offsite Gallery. Rip it. 
“Delectable: A National Juried Exhibition of Food Themed 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.
Paintings from the Porch: Works by Jake McCord at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Concrete Ocean: Works by Leigh Merrill at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
“An American Abroad” at Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Rip it.
Analog Mixed Media Collage by Zriegle at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it

Norfolk International broke ground on a customs facility, hinting at future international flights. Rip it. 

The second-largest freight brokerage in North America and one of the largest global third-party logistics firms is expanding in Virginia with a new office in Norfolk. Rip it. 

Dominion Energy hosted a public forum on the offshore wind energy product after concerns were raised on the visibility of wind turbines. Rip it. 

Uplift, a no-cost business accelerator program, is in talks to bring its program to Norfolk. Rip it. 

The Black Founders Matter fund is one of the state’s selected partners for “Virginia Invests,”  hoping to make 40 venture investments valued at $200K-250K. Rip it.  

John Chandler has been promoted to president and principal broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW Towne Property Management. Rip it. 

Dollar Tree, one of the regions largest employers, is acquiring a competitor business and looking to potentially spin off a previous acquisition. Rip it. 2nd Link. 

Magazine Jukebox raised $2.7 million in seed funding. Rip it.

Regional Economic Stats. Labor Stats.