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Community.
The Norfolk Tides clinched the title of AAA National Champions on Saturday night. Rip it.
YIMBY Hampton Roads is fighting the housing crisis, check out our interview with Gillian Pressman on this week’s episode of the Norfolk Currents Podcast. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk launches the start of its long term planning process this weekend, working to develop a plan for the city in 2050. Rip it.
NRHA has set goals to improve the response time for resident work orders. Rip it.
Nathan Frank Simms Jr. is the new executive director at the NRHA. Rip it.
Changes to Virginia’s SMART SCALE funding program could reduce funding for bike and pedestrian infrastructure by 75%. Rip it.
Two massive intersection projects are coming to Hampton Blvd near Naval Station Norfolk. Rip it.
Blue Greenway Park, on the eastern side of the Kindred neighborhood development, received $4 million in federal funds. The full project is expected to cost $40 million. Rip it.
Virginia Witness Protection is getting funded for the first time in the recently passed budget. Norfolk’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi lobbied substantially for the legislation in recent years. Rip it.
Federal Funds from the Inflation Reduction Act meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are headed for our regional planning body. Rip it.
A coalition of sixteen environmental organizations are petitioning the EPA to regulate open-top coal cars, citing Lambert’s Point as an example. Rip it.
Norfolk State is one of the fastest growing universities in the state and received the highest amount of per in-state student funding in 2021. Rip it.
Naval Station Norfolk will temporarily be the home port for Britain’s largest warship, HMS Prince of Wales. Rip it.
YIMBY Hampton Roads is fighting the housing crisis, check out our interview with Gillian Pressman on this week’s episode of the Norfolk Currents Podcast. Rip it.
The City of Norfolk launches the start of its long term planning process this weekend, working to develop a plan for the city in 2050. Rip it.
NRHA has set goals to improve the response time for resident work orders. Rip it.
Nathan Frank Simms Jr. is the new executive director at the NRHA. Rip it.
Changes to Virginia’s SMART SCALE funding program could reduce funding for bike and pedestrian infrastructure by 75%. Rip it.
Two massive intersection projects are coming to Hampton Blvd near Naval Station Norfolk. Rip it.
Blue Greenway Park, on the eastern side of the Kindred neighborhood development, received $4 million in federal funds. The full project is expected to cost $40 million. Rip it.
Virginia Witness Protection is getting funded for the first time in the recently passed budget. Norfolk’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi lobbied substantially for the legislation in recent years. Rip it.
Federal Funds from the Inflation Reduction Act meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are headed for our regional planning body. Rip it.
A coalition of sixteen environmental organizations are petitioning the EPA to regulate open-top coal cars, citing Lambert’s Point as an example. Rip it.
Norfolk State is one of the fastest growing universities in the state and received the highest amount of per in-state student funding in 2021. Rip it.
Naval Station Norfolk will temporarily be the home port for Britain’s largest warship, HMS Prince of Wales. Rip it.
Culture.
This Saturday, Acres and Thanks for Listening takes over the Assembly rooftop for “Where Joy Begins: Listening Lounge.” Rip it.
ODU Rep Theater opens The Women Of Troy on October 12th. Rip it.
The Attucks Jazz Club is returning with Alex McArthur, Dominique Eade, and Chris Whiteman. Rip it.
The Virginia Stage Company is filling the Wells Theater with beautiful performances of Fiddler on the Roof all month. Rip it.
Next weekend The Hurrah Players start their performances of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Rip it.
It’s the last month to catch “Strange Plants” by Heather Beardsley at the Chrysler. Rip it.
The Governor’s School is featuring their finest jazz musicians at GSA Jazz Night. Rip it.
Auditions for “Hurrah for the Holidays” open soon. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
Reckonings and Reconstructions: Southern Photography from the Do Good Fund at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Heather Beardsley: Strange Plants at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Charles Atlas: Selected Videos 1987–2015 at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Jaime Guerrero: Dendrolatry at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Perspectives: Modern and Contemporary Glass from the Waitzer Collection at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Fashioning Innovation: Madame Alexander at 100 at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Nurture | Nature at Barry Art Museum. Rip it.
Vague Appliances and Utilities at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
Papahanaumoku: A Panoply of New Island Cultures at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
“I’m So Cheugy” by Derek Eley at Offsite Gallery. Rip it.
The Art of Data Exhibit at Slover Library. Rip it.
FACES by Lotus at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it.
“A Look Within” a CAN Foundation collaboration at TCC Arts & Design Center. Rip it.
Commerce.
Don’t miss our conversation with Rich Meredith of Meredith Construction, the 100-year Norfolk company building the Railyard at Lambert’s Point. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.
The economic costs of traffic in the region add up to $850 per person annually, yet new investments in mass transit are scarce. Rip it.
Selden Market is adding shops focused on focaccia, vegan brunch, and jewelry workshops. Rip it.
Hyundai gifted $100,000 to CHKD to provide treatment and services for kids battling cancer. Rip it.
The greater Norfolk region is lagging behind similar metros in post-COVID19 job growth. Rip it.
The Norfolk International Airport is moving closer to getting a seven-story Courtyard Marriott that includes a rooftop bar. Rip it.
Omar’s Carriage House has gathered hundreds of pounds of provisions for victims of the recent Moroccan earthquake. Rip it.
The HRBT Expansion is expected to wrap up around 2026, about 1 year behind schedule. Rip it.
Norfolk’s cruise terminals will see no ships next year as it undergoes renovations. Rip it.
Regional Economic Stats.Labor Stats.
The economic costs of traffic in the region add up to $850 per person annually, yet new investments in mass transit are scarce. Rip it.
Selden Market is adding shops focused on focaccia, vegan brunch, and jewelry workshops. Rip it.
Hyundai gifted $100,000 to CHKD to provide treatment and services for kids battling cancer. Rip it.
The greater Norfolk region is lagging behind similar metros in post-COVID19 job growth. Rip it.
The Norfolk International Airport is moving closer to getting a seven-story Courtyard Marriott that includes a rooftop bar. Rip it.
Omar’s Carriage House has gathered hundreds of pounds of provisions for victims of the recent Moroccan earthquake. Rip it.
The HRBT Expansion is expected to wrap up around 2026, about 1 year behind schedule. Rip it.
Norfolk’s cruise terminals will see no ships next year as it undergoes renovations. Rip it.
Regional Economic Stats.Labor Stats.
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Norfolk Rocker Label Tote
Crowds.
Citizen Club members now get access to free tickets, discounted tickets, and early access sales on shows at the Norva. Rip it.
Magical folks and Muggles alike are flocking to Reaver Beach this Saturday for the Practically Magic Market with Velvet Witch. (NFK Currents Orginal). Rip it.
Don’t miss Sheer Mag and Hotline TNT at Chicho’s Backstage. Rip it.
NEON Fest returns on October 19th & 20th with a huge lineup of events. Rip it.
Get your grub on at Norfolk Greek Fest next weekend. Rip it.
FRIDAY:
Member Meetup October at Dominion Tower. 7:30 am. Rip it
Writers Coffee Break at Cafe Stella. 10:00 am. Rip it
Lego Days at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 10:00 am. Rip it
Toddler Time at Lafayette Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it
KinderSTEM at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it
Common Threads: a Knitting and Crochet Club at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it
African American Equal Pay Day Forum with the Urban League Guild. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Aloha Friday’s at Cova. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Ghent Farmers Market Presents “Academy of Music” Friday October 6th. 4:30 pm. Rip it
Bob James performs live at Harrison Opera House. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Matt Holloman performs live at Benchtop. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Zoovies: Super Mario Bros at The Virginia Zoo. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Dustin Furlow & Matt Thomas perform live at Elation. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Bad Movie Night at ODU Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Halloween Fright Nights with Reaver Beach. 7:00 pm. Rip it
October NFK First Friday Open House at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it
LAVA Presents: Sheer Mag & Hotline TNT at Chicho’s Pizza Backstage. 7:00 pm. Rip it
ACE&ARO+ Affirming Space / Meetings at LGBT Life Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Weekly TBMA Friday Jam Hosted by Roosevelt Area Civic League. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Travel to Portugal with Kiera at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Virginia Symphony – Totally 80’s at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Fiddler On The Roof at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Midnight Rain: A Live Band Tribute to Taylor Swift at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Naro Fright Nights: The Thing (1982) at Naro Cinema. 9:30 pm. Rip it
Pajama Party: Improv Comedy and Storytelling at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it
SATURDAY:
Magical folks and Muggles alike are flocking to Reaver Beach this Saturday for the Practically Magic Market with Velvet Witch. (NFK Currents Orginal). Rip it.
Don’t miss Sheer Mag and Hotline TNT at Chicho’s Backstage. Rip it.
NEON Fest returns on October 19th & 20th with a huge lineup of events. Rip it.
Get your grub on at Norfolk Greek Fest next weekend. Rip it.
FRIDAY:
Member Meetup October at Dominion Tower. 7:30 am. Rip it
Writers Coffee Break at Cafe Stella. 10:00 am. Rip it
Lego Days at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 10:00 am. Rip it
Toddler Time at Lafayette Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it
KinderSTEM at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it
Common Threads: a Knitting and Crochet Club at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 10:30 am. Rip it
African American Equal Pay Day Forum with the Urban League Guild. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Aloha Friday’s at Cova. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Ghent Farmers Market at Blair Middle School. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Ghent Farmers Market Presents “Academy of Music” Friday October 6th. 4:30 pm. Rip it
Bob James performs live at Harrison Opera House. 6:00 pm. Rip it
Matt Holloman performs live at Benchtop. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Zoovies: Super Mario Bros at The Virginia Zoo. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Dustin Furlow & Matt Thomas perform live at Elation. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Bad Movie Night at ODU Planetarium. 6:30 pm. Rip it
Halloween Fright Nights with Reaver Beach. 7:00 pm. Rip it
October NFK First Friday Open House at 757 Creative ReUse Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it
LAVA Presents: Sheer Mag & Hotline TNT at Chicho’s Pizza Backstage. 7:00 pm. Rip it
ACE&ARO+ Affirming Space / Meetings at LGBT Life Center. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Weekly TBMA Friday Jam Hosted by Roosevelt Area Civic League. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Travel to Portugal with Kiera at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it
Virginia Symphony – Totally 80’s at Chrysler Hall. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Fiddler On The Roof at Wells Theatre. 7:30 pm. Rip it
Midnight Rain: A Live Band Tribute to Taylor Swift at The NorVA. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Naro Fright Nights: The Thing (1982) at Naro Cinema. 9:30 pm. Rip it
Pajama Party: Improv Comedy and Storytelling at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it
SATURDAY:
Virginia Children’s Festival at Town Point Park. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride at Local Bike Shop NFK. 10:30 am. Rip it
This One Goes to Eleven Birthday Bash at Smartmouth. 12:00 pm. Rip it
NFK2050 Community Workshop at Harbor Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it
A Practically Magic Market with Reaver Beach & Velvet Witch at Reaver Beach. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Fall Crafted Market at Chelsea West Fest. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at Scope Arena. 12:30 pm. Rip it
LAVA Presents: Last Fair Deal, Palmyra at The Bunker Brewpub. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Movie Matinee at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Art Studio: Knit and Crochet at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Howl-O-Ween Fest at Maker’s Craft. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Request Station performs live at Smartmouth. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Monarch Makes at Barry Art Museum. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Autumn Plant Swap at Benchtop. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Where Joy Begins: Listening Lounge at Assembly. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Rescheduled: France vs. Italy at VIA. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Dogtoberfest at Elation. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Captain and the Deal performs live at Smartmouth. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Leonard Rex performs live at Benchtop. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
An Evening of Poe at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Chris Ride performs live at Elation. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Cody Browning performs live at Cova. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Andrew Bartley & TJ Wynkoop perform live at Coaster Coffee. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Swell Fellas performs live at Smartmouth.7:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Freedom Hawk performs live at Smartmouth. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Naro Fright Nights Alien(1979) at Naro Cinema. 8:30 pm. Rip it
SUNDAY:
Pack it Out Eco-Festival at Cova. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav at Sky’s the Limit. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Viewpoints with Deborah Wallace at Barry Art Museum. 12:30 pm. Rip it
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Fiddler On The Roof at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Red Stapler performs live at Farmhouse. 2:00 pm. Rip it
757 Throwback performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Blue’s Jam at Cova. 3:00 pm. Rip it
Ben Long performs live at Elation. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo at Reaver Beach. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Herbal Magic 101 at Aries Apothecary. 4:00 pm. Rip it
This One Goes to Eleven Birthday Bash at Smartmouth. 12:00 pm. Rip it
NFK2050 Community Workshop at Harbor Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it
A Practically Magic Market with Reaver Beach & Velvet Witch at Reaver Beach. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Fall Crafted Market at Chelsea West Fest. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at Scope Arena. 12:30 pm. Rip it
LAVA Presents: Last Fair Deal, Palmyra at The Bunker Brewpub. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Movie Matinee at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Art Studio: Knit and Crochet at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Howl-O-Ween Fest at Maker’s Craft. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Request Station performs live at Smartmouth. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Monarch Makes at Barry Art Museum. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Autumn Plant Swap at Benchtop. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Where Joy Begins: Listening Lounge at Assembly. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Rescheduled: France vs. Italy at VIA. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Dogtoberfest at Elation. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Captain and the Deal performs live at Smartmouth. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Leonard Rex performs live at Benchtop. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
An Evening of Poe at Hunter House Victorian Museum. 5:00 pm. Rip it
Chris Ride performs live at Elation. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Cody Browning performs live at Cova. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Andrew Bartley & TJ Wynkoop perform live at Coaster Coffee. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
The Swell Fellas performs live at Smartmouth.7:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Disco at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it
Freedom Hawk performs live at Smartmouth. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Naro Fright Nights Alien(1979) at Naro Cinema. 8:30 pm. Rip it
SUNDAY:
Pack it Out Eco-Festival at Cova. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav at Sky’s the Limit. 12:00 pm. Rip it
Viewpoints with Deborah Wallace at Barry Art Museum. 12:30 pm. Rip it
MTG Modern Sunday at Atlantis Games & Comics. 1:00 pm. Rip it
Fiddler On The Roof at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Red Stapler performs live at Farmhouse. 2:00 pm. Rip it
757 Throwback performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 2:00 pm. Rip it
Blue’s Jam at Cova. 3:00 pm. Rip it
Ben Long performs live at Elation. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Music Bingo at Reaver Beach. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Herbal Magic 101 at Aries Apothecary. 4:00 pm. Rip it
Chow.
Cocojam Carribean Fusion is closing its Selden location and transitioning to a pop-up. Be sure to keep your eye out for their upcoming schedule! Rip it.
80/20 Burger has announced the burger of October, The Brie Arthur! Rip it.
Chicken Parmesian is the official Pizza of the Month at Chicho’s and boy does it look delicious. Rip it.
Coach House knew what they were doing with this new menu addition of Eastern Shore Clams with sausage and a baguette. Rip it.
This Sunday at Cova’s Eco-Festival they’ll be selling these nifty glass cups that look JUST like a plastic beer cup. What will they invent next?? Rip it.
Ever had charred octopus? It’s a specialty at Crudo Nudo and I’m starting to see why! Rip it.
Grandfloria Wine Garden is changing their hours for the season. Rip it.
You know what time of year it is, fresh Smashing Pumpkin Latte at Kobro’s! Rip it.
Press 626 is slowly releasing their Fall cocktails, starting with the Into The Light. Rip it.
Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen & Weng’s Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Reaver. Rip it.
757 Laos Street at Benchtop. Rip it.
Revery Eats at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
Saturday:
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
La Cocina Patina, Nacho Libre, & The American Taco at Cova. Rip it.
Tone Bonez BBQ & Flippin’ Hangry at Reaver. Rip it.
Reverie Eats at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
Sunday:
Crop Circle Gourmet at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Sour Street Pizza at Cova. Rip it.
757 Laos Street at Benchtop. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
80/20 Burger has announced the burger of October, The Brie Arthur! Rip it.
Chicken Parmesian is the official Pizza of the Month at Chicho’s and boy does it look delicious. Rip it.
Coach House knew what they were doing with this new menu addition of Eastern Shore Clams with sausage and a baguette. Rip it.
This Sunday at Cova’s Eco-Festival they’ll be selling these nifty glass cups that look JUST like a plastic beer cup. What will they invent next?? Rip it.
Ever had charred octopus? It’s a specialty at Crudo Nudo and I’m starting to see why! Rip it.
Grandfloria Wine Garden is changing their hours for the season. Rip it.
You know what time of year it is, fresh Smashing Pumpkin Latte at Kobro’s! Rip it.
Press 626 is slowly releasing their Fall cocktails, starting with the Into The Light. Rip it.
Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen & Weng’s Kitchen at Cova. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired at Reaver. Rip it.
757 Laos Street at Benchtop. Rip it.
Revery Eats at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
Saturday:
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
La Cocina Patina, Nacho Libre, & The American Taco at Cova. Rip it.
Tone Bonez BBQ & Flippin’ Hangry at Reaver. Rip it.
Reverie Eats at Afterglow. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
Sunday:
Crop Circle Gourmet at Maker’s Craft. Rip it.
Sour Street Pizza at Cova. Rip it.
757 Laos Street at Benchtop. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth. Rip it.
lil’za Pizzaria at The Veil. Rip it.
Bakehouse at Elation Brewing. Rip it.
Bar-q at Bold Mariner. Rip it.
Paul Stetson Rice
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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.