by Paul Stetson Rice | Feb 21, 2023 | Commerce, Community
Every day we see busses, light rail trains, or para-transit vehicles around the city. They’re so commonplace that it’s easy to take them for granted. Yet, Hampton Roads Transit serves over half a million rides every month, which is a huge organizational feat. Behind...
by Paul Stetson Rice | Feb 17, 2023 | This Week in NFK
Community. Norfolk City Council voted unanimously to use $6 million in surplus personal property tax money to resurface a number of major thoroughfares. Rip it. City of Norfolk staff have proposed amendments to stormwater requirements for housing...
by Paul Stetson Rice | Feb 16, 2023 | Crowds, Culture
We’ve all heard the tale of the savvy trader and natural-born adventurer Jack – and his giant beanstalk, of course. The tale is old as time and has been retold thousands of times through the years. But typically, the story that starts with a few magic...
by Paul Stetson Rice | Feb 10, 2023 | This Week in NFK
Community. The Incredible Attucks Theater, A Legendary Norfolk Landmark. Rip it. Increased patrols have caught dozens of commercial trucks violating time-based bans on Hampton Blvd. Rip it. The Army Corp floodwall project could change the look and feel...
by Paul Stetson Rice | Feb 9, 2023 | Community
The Attucks Theater in Norfolk is an iconic monument to the rich cultural heritage of Church Street and the broader Black community in Norfolk. Built in 1919, the theater has served as a hub for the arts and entertainment for nearly a century, playing a critical role...
