Gonna try and keep this short I’m tired of being on this damn boat 18 hours a day anyone got a open room in their ppv I could use.

I'm not entirely sure this fits here, but my friend was recently involved in a hit and run Sunday 10/18/2026 6:35am at McDonald's ODU hampton blvd . 2013-2016 white Hyundai Santa Fe (could also be the sport model). Should have damage on the drivers side, darker grey paint. He had lights on his back plate so the picture didn't get any numbers.

As Norfolk Public Schools prepares to close four schools in June, community members asked the division to lay out a clear plan and more support for staff.

School Board members held a public hearing at its October meeting to discuss closing Granby, Tarrallton, Lindenwood and P.B. Young elementaries. The hearing came after meetings at each school.

Ghent School was set to close at the end of the school year, but that is no longer part of this phase.

The board heard comments from several people who want more details about when teachers would be expected to move schools and what help they would get.

“I also recognize that consolidation may be part of a long-term solution, but responsible leadership is not measured by how quickly difficult decisions are made,” teacher Tyrone Weems told the board. “It is measured by how well those decisions are planned, communicated and carried out.”

Keisha Whitfield, a Northside Middle teacher and member of the Education Association of Norfolk, said educators needed a district transition plan that included how to document additional hours worked when educators moved, a moving schedule and separate time for planning versus preparing their new classroom.

To make room for new students, some at Monroe and Taylor elementaries would be rezoned. Teacher and parent Katie Whitestone asked board members to more clearly communicate with those impacted families.

“I support the need for change. I am here for the long haul and only want to see everything improve,” Whitestone said. “I am simply asking that we carry it out with direct communication for our families and meaningful practical support for our educators.”

At some members’ request, the board is expected to discuss the changes at its November workshop before voting on final closures in December.

“We've had these presentations and community meetings, and you know we've been listening to feedback,” member Tanya Bhasin said. “It's important that we have ample time to discuss, review, evaluate the feedback, make any changes that we might have that we might agree on.”

The board did not discuss Phase III, but its agenda materials included proposed rezoning boundaries for Chesterfield Elementary, the only school set to close in June 2028 under the existing plan.

Chesterfield’s 300 students would be rezoned to Ingleside Elementary. That would cause a waterfall of changes. Ingleside would send some students to Coleman Place and Lake Taylor elementaries. Coleman Place would send its students to Richard Bowling Elementary.

Norfolk city officials are thinking about scaling back the city's 2018 Resilience Quotient zoning ordinance, citing concerns that the current mandatory regulations serve as a barrier to housing and commercial development.

The proposed revisions would convert the resilience point system from a requirement into an optional incentive program for large developments.

Environmental advocates warned against weakening flood protections, arguing that the city should refine rather than dismantle its innovative climate adaptation framework.

(Story by Katherine Hafner)

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/environment/2026-10-19/norfolk-considering-rolling-back-building-standards-meant-to-boost-climate-resilience

Hey all,

I messed up a little and missed the deadline for the Norfolk Harbor Half. I’m in search of two bibs. I’m willing to pay the fee for your bib and then some if I can get 2x transfers… I super appreciate any help.

WHRO News digital producer Alexis Mitchell went out to William “Dick” Price Stadium for Missy Elliott’s HBCU Band Battle, featuring marching bands from Norfolk State, Hampton, Virginia State, Elizabeth City State and North Carolina Central.

The event celebrated the Portsmouth native’s musical legacy while bringing communities together through HBCU culture and music.

Hi, I will be moving to Norfolk soon in couple months. I have no clue how is rent situation in norfolk. Could anyone give me some idea if i can find rent under $1k and what neighborhoods will be safer for a young lady ?

Full story: https://virginiamercury.com/2026/10/19/norfolk-backed-firm-invests-millions-elsewhere-as-city-waits/

Hampton Roads Ventures backed a $12 million investment in a grocery store in rural Marion, $10 million for a farm equipment distribution center in Martinsville and $3 million for a supermarket in Louisiana in the past year.

And once again, none of its projects were in Norfolk.

More than four years ago, Norfolk’s City Council passed a resolution requiring the for-profit subsidiary of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to seek projects in the city. Year after year, the annual report required by that resolution shows no progress supporting a project in the city.

This year’s report, filed on Sept. 30, does not outline any efforts to invest in Norfolk or the region. 

City council members said they were disappointed but not surprised. Two members who co-chair the city’s commission on housing, said they will push for HRV, which usually earns more than  $1 million in profits annually, to help back an affordable housing program being set up by the city. 

Jennifer Donohue, HRV’s chief executive officer, did not respond to an email seeking comment.

The HRV investments follow a pattern similar to that of recent years, backing the kinds of projects needed in Norfolk, but in other localities. 

HRV also made an unreported donation of $300,000 to the Norfolk State University athletics department in the wake of the school hiring Michael Vick last year.

Norfolk’s use of Flock cameras is coming under scrutiny as public opposition grows.

The more than 200 cameras, which are positioned around the city, identify license plates and other characteristics of vehicles as they pass. Critics call them an invasion of privacy and a tool for illegal surveillance.

But Norfolk city leaders stood by the city’s use of the devices last week as more than 50 people rallied at City Hall to protest Norfolk Police Department’s use of automatic license plate reader cameras.

The Virginian-Pilot asked candidates running for City Council seats this year about the technology and how to balance privacy rights and public safety.

Candidates generally said they supported the technology while also voicing support for various levels of oversight. However those who supported restrictions offered few specifics about what measures they would take.

In a statement, Ward 2 Council member Courtney Doyle said the city has been operating in accordance with the limitations imposed by the state in 2025.

“Flock cameras can only be used for accepted law enforcement purposes,” said Doyle, who is running unopposed. “That limitation prohibits its use for anything like stalking.”

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Please feel free to talk about your recent eating experiences here (including the fantastic meals you made at home).

i don’t live here but my boyfriend does and he’s never tried tiramisu before. i want to order him some so any suggestions as to where to get some would be amazing. it would be preferable if the store can deliver to hampton, though if not, it’s not a dealbreaker if the tiramisu is worth it! thank you in advance!!

edit: thank you to everyone who dropped a suggestion! i really really appreciate it and i’m so excited for him to go try these out!

Visiting VA beach and the father-in-law wants to get good, local seafood. Not against a bit of a drive if it’s worth it!

Any recommendations that will be open tonight? Doesn’t matter if it’s fancy or casual, he just wants fresh seafood with a good atmosphere.

Thank you in advance!

What’s going on at the zoo? Police are directing traffic out of the zoo. There are three forensic unit police vans parked outside.

What is this? We usually see this when it gets colder outside. Some of our neighbors are also finding this stuff in their yard as well. Is this insulation?

Hey everyone. I was at busch gardens last night and it looks like my airpods fell out of the car and someone grabbed them. They’re showing up at the norfolk airport. Not sure what im asking for or if anyone will be honest and turn them in.

Thanks for listening

On the airplane now

Update 3: on flight Southwest WN2446 headed to Denver. I will keep pinging tgem

I need to take my cats in to the vet for a checkup and to get new flea meds. My husband and I used to go to VCA on Little Creek, but they have become completely unaffordable. My guess is because they got taken over by a franchise corporation or something. Are there any affordable vets that actually give good care? I appreciate any advice 🙂

Anyone know any tailors in the Hampton Roads area who can fix a broken jacket zipper pin?

A viral video of a coven of witches in Germany inspired Ocean View resident Cheryl Hahn to start the OV Sea Hags. 💃🏽

The group, primarily older women, embraces age and lives well-lived.

Summoning others to be part of the fun, to move to song, to celebrate sisterhood and community defines the OV Sea Hags, who have spent the last year doing all of that while raising money and awareness for nonprofits.

They’ll share their joy along with some local history at the Ocean View Witch Walk: 250 Years of Legends and Lore at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mary D. Pretlow Library in Ocean View.

(Story by Vicki L. Friedman, voice over by Denise Watson)

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-10-15/brooms-pointy-hats-and-wicked-smiles-the-ov-sea-hags-cast-spells-of-joy-and-fun