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Community. 

The City of Norfolk is considering allowing Harbor Park facilities to be used as a temporary casino: “The Pamunkey Club.” (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. 

What’s are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and are they coming to a backyard near you? (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.

NFK Currents live-tweeted most of the City Council Retreat last Friday. Rip it.

The Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled due to the expected severe weather. The surrounding celebrations are still on. Rip it.

A proposed citizen review board, focused on police accountability, is taking shape in Norfolk. Rip it.

One year after new rules for police decertification were passed in Virginia, 68 police officers, jail officers, and deputy sheriffs have been decertified for a range of misconduct and criminal offenses. Rip it.

City Councilman Paul Riddick, representing Ward 4, announced that he will not run for re-election after serving for 30 years. Rip it.

City Council voted unanimously to suspend the sister-city relationship with Kaliningrad, Russia. Rip it.

Check out the results from ARPA Funding Community Engagement surveys. Rip it.

The City of Norfolk is seeking citizen feedback for a Community Fair Housing Assessment. Rip it.

HRT presented City Council with a vision of an expanded light rail in the Military Circle area and new bus rapid transit. Rip it.

Democratic leaders in Virginia, including Minority Leader Filler-Corn, are urging Governor Youngkin to declare a state of emergency in Virginia to control potential price gouging. Rip it.

Senators Warner and Kaine announced that $52 million in federal transportation funding will be coming to the region. Rip it.

Political analysts say that Virginia’s Legislative Session has been marked by historic levels of gridlock. Rip it.

It’s unclear if Virginia’s General Assembly will pass a budget deal before the scheduled adjournment on Saturday, or if an extension will be required. Rip it.

After more than a decade of oyster reef restoration, current estimates show that the oyster population in the Lafayette River is five times larger than the targetted number. Rip it.

ODU’s Women’s Tennis team defeated Harvard with a 7-0 victory this week. Rip it.

A bill codifying the rules for college athletes to profit off the name, image, and likeness is headed to the Governor’s desk despite a vote by Delegate Nadarius Clark, who represents parts of Norfolk. Rip it.

Registrations are open for Kickball Hampton Roads spring leagues. Rip it.

“America’s Tall Ship,” the USCGC Eagle, will be docked and open to the public in Downtown Norfolk next weekend. Rip it.

An ODU Survey revealed that most families in the region find that their finacial prospects are about the same as last year and would be the same a year from now. Rip it.

Culture.

Slowdive hit its stride as the artist social hub welcomes its fourth show: D U A L I T Y. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. 

It’s the last weekend to catch “Gretel’s Home For Wayward Children,” by Patrick Mullins to come to the Hermitage Museum and Gardens. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.  

It’s the last weekend to catch “Reckoning our History” at Chrysler Museum highlighting the contributions of Laura Titus. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it. 

Norfolk Public Library is hosting a “Community Sketchbook Project” where community members can fill in a page of a collective sketchbook with their expressions. Rip it. 

This Tuesday, The Norfolk Forum will welcome presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin at Chrysler Hall. Rip it. 

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella comes to the ODU Univesity Theater later this month. Rip it.

Virginia Arts Festival is bringing back the Bank Street Stage as the “Perry Pavillion” for dozens of outdoor shows in 2022. Rip it. 

Next week Hampton Roads native Elizabeth “Lizzy” Fowler is bringing her latest film project in collaboration with Oxford University, “Challenging Flow” to the Naro Expanded Cinema. Rip it. 

15 of 20 vinyl banners displaying works from local artists on a fence at the former Greyhound Station were reported missing. Rip it. 

Currently on Display:
FloodZone: Photographs by Anatasia Samoylova at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
Water’s Rising: A View From Our Back Yard at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
The Totality of Time Lusters the Dusk at Chrysler Museum. Rip it. 
Art from Guantánamo Bay at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it. 
Motion / Emotion at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Hirata Gōyō: The Birth of the Japanese Art Doll at Barry Art Museum. Rip it. 
Shine A Light at Commune Provisions. Rip it. 
Material III at d’Art Center. Rip it.

Commerce.

Norfolk will be getting a Publix Super Market location near Old Dominion. The company also announced a location coming to Suffolk. Rip it. 

Unified Network Information Services, a California-based third-party logistics company, is constructing two new facilities totaling over 1 million square feet at the Port of Virginia. Rip it. 

RoadOne IntermodalLogistics announced plans to build a distribution center and hire 200 in Norfolk. Rip it. 

Data shows that 130,000 Virginians quit their jobs back in December of 2021. Rip it. 

According to the NRHA, the construction of housing units in the St. Paul’s Project is slated to start in April. Rip it.

Wells Fargo has appointed Spinoso group to manage the day-to-day operations of MacArthur Mall after Starwood Retail Partners defaulted on their $700 million loan on the property. Rip it.

Breeze Airways is adding four direct routes from Norfolk this summer. Rip it. 

Small businesses in downtown Norfolk are optimistic about the impact of the MEAC tournament. Rip it. 

Gas prices may have already hit a peak according to on local professor who monitors oil prices. Rip it. 

Delivery drivers in the region are being hit particularly hard by rising gas prices. Rip it. 

New projections say that rent prices in the region could increase by as much as 12% over the year. Rip it. 

Cafe Milo in the NEON District was sold to a new owner. Rip it. 

SVT Robotics, a Norfolk-based startup, was named as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Robotics Companies in 2022. Rip it. 

The Breedan Company, a local construction firm that is now the 5th largest in Virginia, is embracing new leadership. Rip it. 

About 8% of homes sold in 2021 were bought by investors, which is one of the lowest investor purchase rates in the country. Rip it. 

A bill headed to Governor Youngkin’s desk would allow for Virginia REALTORS to offer health insurance to local real estate agents. Rip it. 

Regional Economic Stats. Port Stats. Labor Stats.

Crowds.

NFK Currents and Mudita Cafe are teaming up for a special St. Patrick’s post-parade party in Ocean View: Shamrocks & Shenanigans. Still on despite the parade cancellation! Rip it. 

The Virginia Zoo released their 2022 even line up including Breakfast with the Animals, Adult Prom Night, and Growl Fest. Rip it.

Engage Norfolk is back and bigger than ever. This year the event will be at Scope Arena. Rip it.

Later this month join the Norfolk Master Gardeners for their Spring Plant Sale and Festival at the Hermitage Museum and Gardens. Rip it.

Kate Bollinger, Esbern Snare, Community Witch, Good Dog Nigel, and more are slated for LAVA Mini-Fest on April 2nd. Rip it.

Norfolk State will play the Norfolk Tides in an Exhibition Game on April 4th. Rip it.

The infamous Virginia Winefest returns May 7th and 8th. Rip it.

All Weekend:
MEAC Basketball Tournament at Norfolk Scope. 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.
Happy Hour Wine Tasting at Vino Culture. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Alpha Afterwork Day Party at Town Point Club. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
U-Nite: Movement and Breath at Barry Art Museum. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Jacob Vanko performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Dan Pellegrino performs live at Cova Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Canvas Stretching 101 w/ FreeFormCanvas at 757 Makerspace. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Shamrockin’ in Ghent by Hope House Foundation. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Gretel’s Home for Wayward Children at Hermitage Museum. 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm. Rip it.
PC Duo performs live at Reaver NFK. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Rodney Carrington performs live at Harrison Opera House. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Soil Series #2: Volcanic Vineyards at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The Fightin’ Jamesons perform live at Shamrockin Ghent. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Getting Lucky with DJ Pauly D at Waterside District. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The Push is Back in Business at Push Comedy. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Padriac McNeela performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
MEAC All Black Affair with DJ Heart Attack at Waterside Marriott. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Kurtis Powers and Lord Thomas perform live at Thank You Thank You Bar. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Brian Grilli performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it. 
Sketch Me Like One of Your French Girls at Push Comedy. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Liek, Chef Ricky, and Marv P perform live at Slowdive Gallery. 10:00 pm. Rip it.

Saturday: 
OV Shamrocks & Shenanigans Post-Parade Party with NFK Currents at Mudita Cafe. 8:00 am. Rip it. 
Yoga + Coffee with Sky’s the Limit Yoga at Coalescence. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Mando Madness with Tidewater United Disc Golf Club at Poplar Hall Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Virginia Children’s Choir “Try It” Practice at Talbot Park Baptist Church. 9:30 am. Rip it.
Ocean View St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Bhav Brigade Yoga at Elation Brewing. 10:30 am. Rip it.
MMA Fighter Recovery Yoga at 201 Twenty-One. 10:30 am. Rip it.
East Beach Winter Famer’s Market. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Big Forest Fire performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Black BRAND Membership Celebration and Pop-up at Gather. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Hank’s Filling Station 4th Birthday Party. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
OV After Parade Party at the Columbian Club. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
St. Paddy’s Day Block Party at Bold Mariner Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
St. Patricks Day Party After Parade at Cova Brewing Co. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Free Women’s Self Defense Seminar at Norfolk Karate Academy. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Xtreme Hip Hop March Madness at Kroc Center Hampton Roads. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
The Ramblers and Suspect Bands perform live at VFW #3160 After Parade Party. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Advanced Improv for Teens at Push Comedy Theater. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
James Jameson Trio performs live at Cova Brewing. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Derek Smith performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop with Bohome Style at d’Art Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
St. Paddy’s Day Party with Red Stapler Duo at OV Fishing Pier. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Artist Talk: Aysha Akhtar at d’Art Center. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Author Talk: The Serpent Papers by Jeff Schnader at Slover Library. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Scotch ‘n’ Rye performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
Charlones Duo performs live at Hank’s Filling Station. 2:30 pm. Rip it.
MEAC All Black Affair with DJ BEE of Freshtopia at Waterside’s Harbor Club. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Yoga + Wine Tasting at Sky’s The Limit Yoga Co. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Intro to Wheel Throwing at 757 Makerspace. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Glasgow Kiss performs live at Maker’s Craft Brewery. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Wicca Basics at Aries Apothecary. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Clan MacCool band performs live at Cova Brewing Co. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Marty Moore performs live at Benchtop Brewing. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Gretel’s Home for Wayward Children at Hermitage Museum. 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm. Rip it.
No Remorse Comedy Tour with Mike Epps at Chrysler Hall. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
St. Paddy’s Day Bar Crawl at Waterside District. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
The SeamLess Duo performs live at Varia. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Lane 8: The Reviver Tour live at The Norva. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Date Night at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night with DJ Sailor Gloom at 37th and Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Spring Break Birthday Bash at The Wave. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
‘Put That Woman First’ Comedy Show at 5728 Bartee Street. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Padriac McNeela performs live at Grace O’Malley’s. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
GZA performs “Liquid Swords” live at The Granby Theater. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Drifting Roots and Sons of Paradise perform live at Chicho’s Backstage. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Karaoke Night at Cogan’s on Colonial. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Supladies performs live at Thank You Thank You Bar. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Joe Fu performs live at Grain. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
The Dumpster Dudes Improv Team performs live at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it. 

Sunday:

Chow.

TFK Taco Bar is serving up delight from a backdoor eater in the Riverview area of Norfolk. (NFK Currents Original) Rip it.

Boozy Shamrock shakes and classic Irish coffee come to Cafe Mudita’s Post-Parade Party all day on Saturday – even without the parade. Rip it.

Zeke’s Bean and Bowl in the NEON District is still slinging classics like this spicy tuna pita. Rip it.

Organic wines, like this Lemonade Rose, are the name of the game at Eleanor’s Bookstore and Bottleshop. Rip it. 

Get lost in the mesmerizing brunch action of this automatic orange juicer at Starving Artist Cafe. Rip it.

Posh up your pastry game with cardamom pear muffins, candied lemon scones, and prosciutto asparagus cheese wraps at the Chelsea Bakehouse. Rip it.

Grab the whole gang and split one of these giant chef’s choice boards from Grandiflora Wine Garden. Rip it.

It might not be November, but it’s never a bad time for smoked turkey sandwiches from Redwood Smokehouse. Rip it.

The new location of the Old Virginia Ham Shop in Ghent doesn’t just sell whole hams. You can order in from their menu that includes Carolina-style BBQ sandwiches. Rip it.

Mea Culpa is making salads cool again with toppings like picked poblano, dried figs, and toasted cashews. Rip it.

As gas prices roll up, Our People’s Soulfood Seafood is hitting us with affordable $7 fried flounder sandwiches. Rip it.

Local seltzer water brand, Crunchy Hydration, is making headway into major retailers with their CBD and herbal sparkling waters. Rip it.

Food Truck Sightings:
Friday:
Pitt County BBQ at Reaver NFK. Rip it.
Deutscher Imbiss at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Courtney’s Kitchen at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired Pizza at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.

Saturday:
Not Your Routine Poutine at Reaver NFK. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Lumpia King at Benchtop Brewing. Rip it.
Big Belly and Get Sfuffed at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Capt’n Crabby Irish Menu at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.

Sunday:
Shawna’s Rich Eats at Maker’s Craft Brewing. Rip it.
Ghost Kitchen at Smartmouth Brewing. Rip it.
Bumbling Bee at Cova Brewing. Rip it.
Hades Wood Fired Pizza at Reaver NFK. Rip it.

The Ripcurrent.

Enjoy this video tour of the beautiful Chrysler Museum 

Paul Stetson Rice

Chelsea, NFK

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.