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Community.
Winners and losers: Norfolk’s conditional use permits are full of ambiguous clauses, and enforcement is having a disparate impact on minority-owned businesses. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.
Three seats are contested for Norfolk City Council. Two incumbents in other seats are running unopposed this year. Rip it.
California Burrito has filed an appeal in Norfolk Circuit Court to reverse City Council’s decision to revoke their CUP. Rip it.
The Ghent Neighborhood League is organizing to save Maury High School after the School Board announced plans to demolish the historic building. Rip it.
The Norfolk School Board voted to renew Superintendent Sharon Byrdsong’s contract, keeping her on until 2026 in a 5-2 vote. Rip it.
The job listing for Norfolk Chief of Police is listed and now taking applications. Rip it.
Norfolk sheriff deputies have started active shooter response training for the public. Rip it.
Three seats are contested for Norfolk City Council. Two incumbents in other seats are running unopposed this year. Rip it.
California Burrito has filed an appeal in Norfolk Circuit Court to reverse City Council’s decision to revoke their CUP. Rip it.
The Ghent Neighborhood League is organizing to save Maury High School after the School Board announced plans to demolish the historic building. Rip it.
The Norfolk School Board voted to renew Superintendent Sharon Byrdsong’s contract, keeping her on until 2026 in a 5-2 vote. Rip it.
The job listing for Norfolk Chief of Police is listed and now taking applications. Rip it.
Norfolk sheriff deputies have started active shooter response training for the public. Rip it.
Norfolk has been judged to have the best-tasting water in the Commonwealth. Rip it.
Pharell’s nonprofit YELLOW is inviting its community network to attend its education and community programming free of charge. Rip it.
Downtown Norfolk Council is paying a company $150K to introduce new nightlife management policies. Rip it.
ODU received a $1.3 Million grant to help to help students from underrepresented communities pursue doctoral degrees. Rip it.
60,000 Virginia voters got incorrect voter notices in the mail after the Department of Elections previously left 107,000 voter registrations in limbo. Rip it.
More than 245,000 early votes and 165,000 mail-in ballots had been cast in Virginia as of Oct. 24. Rip it.
Virginia Sportfishers is calling on the governor and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to halt menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Rip it.
The Virginia NAACP called Glenn Youngkin’s transgender policy proposal in schools a violation of First Amendment rights. Rip it.
An American Cancer Society partnered with EVMS to host a forum on increasing access to colon cancer screenings. Rip it.
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore set a record for free food distribution this weekend. Rip it.
CHKD is continuing to monitor a surge in pediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases. Rip it.
Culture.
Mummenshanz, a magic performance of silent inflated characters that delight and sometimes confuse audiences lands at Chrysler Hall this Saturday. (NFK Currents Original Video) Rip it.
Musicians from over a dozen local bands are shuffling up to create costumed cover bands to rock the lot at Toast for the LAVA Halloween Extravaganza. (NFK Currents Original Video) Rip it.
The Chrysler is celebrating 50 years with a gala and a NEON After Party. Rip it.
Catch the Virginia Stage Company’s rendition of The Hobbit through Nov 6th. Rip it.
The Mighty Dream Forum announced more headliners, including Hannibal Burress, Lewis Hamilton, Kaytranada, Saba, and more. Rip it.
Norfolk Chamber Consort opens its 54th season with a program dedicated to the influential Baroque Era Danish-German composer Dietrich Buxtehude on November 7th. Rip it.
The Slowdive squad is teaming up with Social Supply for a special stranger things-inspired event in VB. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk is commissioning ten artists for works based on Norfolk’s publically accessible datasets. Deadline Nov 1. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
To See a World in a Grain of Sand at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Lasting Impressions: Prints Collection at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Motion / Emotion at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Love of Alexander at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
To See a World in a Grain of Sand at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Lasting Impressions: Prints Collection at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Motion / Emotion at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Love of Alexander at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Commerce.
Help Norfolk Currents clear out some old inventory. Limited sizes are left in these tees, but they’re on sale! Rip it.
For the first time since 2001, mortgage rates are hitting 7%, making housing even more unaffordable across the market. Rip it.
Pharrell’s Mighty Dream Forum is getting a $150K boost from Norfolk City Council. Rip it.
For the first time since 2001, mortgage rates are hitting 7%, making housing even more unaffordable across the market. Rip it.
Pharrell’s Mighty Dream Forum is getting a $150K boost from Norfolk City Council. Rip it.
Startups in the 757 Accelerate program will get the opportunity to pitch their business during a Mighty Dream Forum event at the Granby Theater. Rip it.
NSU, in partnership with UVA, is receiving $5 million to fund research on fighting sea level rise. Rip it.
NASA is set to test an inflatable heat shield developed at Langley Research Center. Rip it.
Norfolk-based DroneUp landed a major partnership with Utah’s Dept. of Transportation. Rip it.
A new generation of welding students are preparing for the future of wind energy at the Port of Virginia. Rip it.
Novelties Unlimited, a 43-yeard old Norfolk business, is shutting down at the end of the year. Rip it.
Norfolk Southern donated $90,000 to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Rip it.
Virginia is now offering contractor applications and exams in Spanish. Rip it.
Solar power in Virginia is getting a major boost with five new projects coming to fruition. Rip it.
Virginia’s housing market is cooling unevenly. Rip it.
The Hilton Norfolk Main is serving as the host for the 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic featuring the Admirals. Rip it.
Old Dominion University’s Hudgins Transitional Entrepreneurship Lab is helping local founders get off the ground. Rip it.
Regional Economic Stats. Port Stats. Labor Stats.
Norfolk 757 Crop Sweatshirt
Siren City Mug
Crowds.
LAVA Presents’ Halloween Extravaganza features local band members shuffled into one-night-only cover bands of Blink-182, Brittney Spears, The Cure, ABBA, Talking Heads, and more. (NFK Currents Original Video) Rip it.
The Mighty Dream Forum’s three-day lineup includes dozens of panels, forums, networking events, startup pitches, and blowout concerts. Rip it.
War on Women, Demons, and Talk Me Off rock out Taphouse this Wednesday. Rip it.
The witches are gathering at the Fall New Moon Market in Selden on Friday. Rip it.
Make plans for the Grand Illumination Parade returning to Downtown Norfolk for the 36th year. Rip it.
**Please note that listed times are start times, many events run several hours**
Friday:
Norfolk Run Club meetup at Yorgo’s. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Friday:
Norfolk Run Club meetup at Yorgo’s. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Sky’s The Limit Yoga at Vessel Craft Coffee. 6:30 am. Rip it.
Ingleside Community Day in Ingleside. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Cookie House Decorating at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
From Whence We See Opening Reception at Offsite Gallery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Stranger Things Yoga at Sky’s The Limit. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Teen Open Mic Night at The Muse Writers Center. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Ingleside Community Day in Ingleside. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Cookie House Decorating at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
From Whence We See Opening Reception at Offsite Gallery. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Stranger Things Yoga at Sky’s The Limit. 5:30 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Teen Open Mic Night at The Muse Writers Center. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Red Stapler Duo performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bay Rats perform live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Masquerade in Ghent on Colley Avenue. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Boos and Brews Pumpkin Carving Party at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Travis Colby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Harry Potter Halloween Adult Camp. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Day of the Dead Lift Party at Iron Asylum. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Nicholas Charles performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Fall New Moon Market at Selden Market. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Party at Grain. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rocky Horror Picture Show live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Nurse Blake PTO Comedy Tour at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners at Norfolk Scope. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Trippy Halloween Carnival at 757 Makerspace. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
To Oak, or Not to Oak at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Swing ‘n’ Blues at the Pagoda. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Haunted Temple with Mr. Fang and the Dark Tones. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Spiritual Mass at Aries Apothecary. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tour at Norfolk Tour Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Red Stapler Duo performs live at OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World performed live at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Saucy Santana performs live at The Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Haus at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Masquerade in Ghent on Colley Avenue. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Boos and Brews Pumpkin Carving Party at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Travis Colby performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Harry Potter Halloween Adult Camp. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Day of the Dead Lift Party at Iron Asylum. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Nicholas Charles performs live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Fall New Moon Market at Selden Market. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Party at Grain. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rocky Horror Picture Show live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Nurse Blake PTO Comedy Tour at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners at Norfolk Scope. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Trippy Halloween Carnival at 757 Makerspace. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
To Oak, or Not to Oak at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunset Swing ‘n’ Blues at the Pagoda. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Haunted Temple with Mr. Fang and the Dark Tones. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Spiritual Mass at Aries Apothecary. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Norfolk Tour at Norfolk Tour Company. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Red Stapler Duo performs live at OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Pilgrims Musa and Sheri in the New World performed live at Generic Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Saucy Santana performs live at The Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Haus at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night At Zen: Halloween at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Bell, Book and Candle performed live at Little Theater of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Enchanted Forest Halloween Party at Mambo Room. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Fright Night Screening: Scream at Naro Cinema. 8:15 pm. Rip it.
Bell, Book and Candle performed live at Little Theater of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Enchanted Forest Halloween Party at Mambo Room. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Fright Night Screening: Scream at Naro Cinema. 8:15 pm. Rip it.
Edward Plus One perform live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Fulcher performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Brad Street performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Tanto Metro and Devonte perform live at DJ Event Center. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Improv Riot After Dark: Short Form Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:30 pm. Rip it.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at Naro Cinema. 11:30 pm. Rip it.
Aaron Fulcher performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Brad Street performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Tanto Metro and Devonte perform live at DJ Event Center. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Improv Riot After Dark: Short Form Show at Push Comedy Theater. 10:30 pm. Rip it.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at Naro Cinema. 11:30 pm. Rip it.
2022 Halloween Midnight Costume Cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk. 11:30 pm. Rip it.
Saturday:
OV Run Club Long Run at Ocean View Diner. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Send It! Road Ride with East Coast Cycles. 8:00 am. Rip it.
OV Run Club Long Run at Ocean View Diner. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Send It! Road Ride with East Coast Cycles. 8:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach Farmer’s Market at 9680 Shore Drive. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Elation Brewing. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boombox Ride with Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boombox Ride with Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Big Forest Fire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Norfolk City Community Connect at Harbor Park. 11:00 am. Rip it.
ERT Halloween Puppy Parade on Raleigh Ave. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Bash at Benchtop Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Fresh Floral Workshop at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Digimon Championship at Atlantis Comics & Games. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Trick-Or-Treat Carnival at Slover Market. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
ERT Halloween Puppy Parade on Raleigh Ave. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Bash at Benchtop Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Fresh Floral Workshop at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Digimon Championship at Atlantis Comics & Games. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Trick-Or-Treat Carnival at Slover Market. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween MiniMarket at Reaver Beach NFK. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Chilling Tales from Beneath the Ground at Cedar Grover Cemetery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Halloween Extravaganza at Toast. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Trunk or Treat at Freemason St Baptist Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Drema Deòraich Book Launch at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Chilling Tales from Beneath the Ground at Cedar Grover Cemetery. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Halloween Extravaganza at Toast. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Trunk or Treat at Freemason St Baptist Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Drema Deòraich Book Launch at The Muse Writers Center. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
22nd Annual Oyster Roast at Tidewater Boat Club. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Fun Time Trivia with Hank’s Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Maker Market at 757 Makerspace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Glow Party on the ERT Glow Line. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Wineries Open House Tasting at Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Bash at The Veil Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Fun Time Trivia with Hank’s Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Maker Market at 757 Makerspace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Glow Party on the ERT Glow Line. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunted Wineries Open House Tasting at Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Bash at The Veil Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Nini performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Runnin’ Shine performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
SeamLess Trio performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners at Norfolk Scope. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bay Rats perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Mummenschanz Swiss Puppet Show at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Nightmare on Waterside Drive at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rocky Horror Picture Show live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ray West and Company perform live at OV Beach Tavern. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Haunted Temple at Norfolk Masonic Lodge. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Party 2022 at MJ’s Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Haunting of Granby Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Disco Biscuits performs live at The Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Runnin’ Shine performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
SeamLess Trio performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners at Norfolk Scope. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Bay Rats perform live at Elation Brewing. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Mummenschanz Swiss Puppet Show at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Nightmare on Waterside Drive at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rocky Horror Picture Show live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Ray West and Company perform live at OV Beach Tavern. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Haunted Temple at Norfolk Masonic Lodge. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Party 2022 at MJ’s Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Haunting of Granby Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Disco Biscuits performs live at The Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Edward Plus One perform live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
JAG Duo performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
JAG Duo performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Spooktacular Drag show at Reaver Beach. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Fright Night Screening: Hocus Pocus at The Naro Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it.
Improvageddon at Push Comedy Theater. 10:30 pm. Rip it.
Fright Night Screening: Hocus Pocus at The Naro Cinema. 9:15 pm. Rip it.
Improvageddon at Push Comedy Theater. 10:30 pm. Rip it.
Sunday:
October Beach Clean-Up with Bold Mariner Brewing. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Dustin Furlow at Grain performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Pokemon TCG at Atlantis Games and Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Grateful It’s Sunday Halloween Bash at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Dustin Furlow at Grain performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Pokemon TCG at Atlantis Games and Comics. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Grateful It’s Sunday Halloween Bash at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
A Victorian Halloween Cemetery Picnic at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners at Norfolk Scope. 3:05 pm. Rip it.
Fall Festival at Larchmont UMC. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
TRL & Talented Sundays at 37th and Zen. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rob White performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
A Victorian Halloween Cemetery Picnic at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals vs. Maine Mariners at Norfolk Scope. 3:05 pm. Rip it.
Fall Festival at Larchmont UMC. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
TRL & Talented Sundays at 37th and Zen. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rob White performs live at Grain. 7:30 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Haunted Temple at Norfolk Masonic Lodge. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Android’s Halloween Dance Party at The Wave. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Android’s Halloween Dance Party at The Wave. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
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Chow.
Calling all breakfast lovers, the Oceanview Diner is a classic diner spot. And they’re kicking off dinner service. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.
The Crop Foundation’s Kip Poole is set to compete in HBO Max’s The Big Brunch with Dan Levy. Rip it.
The Crop Foundation’s Kip Poole is set to compete in HBO Max’s The Big Brunch with Dan Levy. Rip it.
Pick up a Carnitas Grits Bowl from Toast on Saturday before the Halloween Extravaganza show. Rip it.
The Yock Nook is preserving the Tidewater tradition of Yock. Rip it.
Scrapple Fries? Give it a shot at Coachhouse on Colley Ave. Rip it.
CBD sodas of several varieties are in stock at Ghent Grab N Go. Rip it.
Triple-threat pumpkin action! Yorgo’s is slinging pumpkin bagels, pumpkin cream cheese, and pumpkin rolls. Rip it.
OGS pop-up takes over Crudo Nudo Sunday with Tonkatsu, Gochujang mushroom onigiri, and tobiko chips. Rip it.
Nuland Hot Sauces has wild flavors like cranberry habanero, pumpkin spice, and Vidalia onion. Catch them at East Beach Farmers Market. Rip it.
Todd Jurich’s Bistro dropped this stunner of a menu for thier five-course sideways wine dinner. Rip it.
Embrace the crumbs, May’s Parlor is worth making a mess for. Rip it.
Scars Are Beautiful, a Honeycomb Hibiscus Rye Saison, debuts at the Veil this week. Rip it.
Soiree Bistro’s special purple haze is making a splash in the NEON. Rip it.
The Camp Crystal Lake Smores Latte returns from the icey graves to haunt Kobros this weekend. Rip it.
Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
A Bite of Maine at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Sense’s Vegan at Reaver NFK. Rip it.
Gavin Eat’s at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Saturday:
Prime 757 and Get Stuffed at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
CUPS Up at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Sweet Daddy’s BBQ at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired & Flippin’ Hangry at Reaver NFK. Rip it.
Bar-Q at Bold Mariner Brewing. Rip it.
Sunday:
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Rio Good Food at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Hashi Chow at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
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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.