Here's a map of the best Christmas lights displays in the region. Rip it.
It's been 54 years since the last white Christmas in Norfolk. This year won't break the trend. Rip it.
3 City of Norfolk employees were recognized as national leaders in municipal government. Way to go Pete, Megan, and Emily! Rip it.
Legislation proposed for the upcoming General Assembly session would allow outdoor drinking in public, which could prove to be a major win for local tourist areas. Rip it.
Jaywalking laws, which have been frequently used for discriminatory policing, will soon be a thing of the past in Virginia. Rip it.
Great news for local waterways. Up-stream cow pastures are getting much better at keeping cows (and their poo) out of the water. Rip it.
Water was seen coming from the ceiling of the HRBT, surely sending some drivers into a state of horror. VDOT says it was from fire sprinklers in their ventilation system. Rip it.
Use this NY Times interactive map to see how full Norfolk's ICU facilities are. Rip it.
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The Virginia Stage Company's performance of "A Christmas Carol" is free live and streaming. Rip it.
Norfolk sculptor Anton Bakker has launched several augmented reality sculptures around the city. Rip it.
Newly on display at the Chrysler Museum of Art is "Clear as Crystal: Colorless Glass from the Chrysler Museum." Rip it.
Dariel Clark's 2020 EP "The In-Between Times" is now on Spotify. Rip it.
Got lots of free time over the Holiday vacation days? Stream some local jams:
Ladada. Rip it.
Bennet Wales & The Relief. Rip it.
Grim Bright. Rip it.
Super Doppler. Rip it.
Koren Grace. Rip it.
Rob Oliver. Rip it.
Shaolinn. Rip it.
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Ghent is officially getting its own Farmer's Market in 2021. Big love for small business vendors and fresh veggies. Rip it.
Norfolk Tour Company now has pandemic-adapted private walking tours available. Rip it.
The Center for Innovative Technology has announced the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund to provide $100K grants to young Virginia companies. Rip it.
757 Angels end 2020 having invested $3 million, created 247 jobs, and expanded their portfolio to include the most diverse cohort of companies yet. Rip it.
Christmas Trees were a $10 million dollar business in the region in 2020. Rip it.
The Naro Cinema is getting creative to manage the pandemic. You can now rent their marquee. Rip it.
Economic Report: Port Data. Labor Data.
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**Don't forget that we're still in a pandemic. Gather responsibly.**
All Weekend:
WinterFest on the Wisconsin features enough stunning light work to 'almost' be visible from space. Rip it.
Voyage to the Deep takeover of Nauticus. Rip it.
MacArthur on Ice. Rip it.
Friday:
It's Christmas, (almost) everything's closed.
Matt Thomas performs live at Grain. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Dustin Furlow performs live at Grain. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Saturday:
Live music should be filling the streets of Ghent with PORCHELLA. 6:30 pm. Rip it.
Prime 757 food truck at Cova Brewing. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Plant D'Cor pop-up at Smartmouth Beer. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Natalia Drews performs live at O'Connor Brewing Co. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Glasgow Kiss performs live at Grace O'Malley's. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Clarissa performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
TheWokOutz perform live at Grain. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunday:
Poses and Pints Yoga at O'Connor Brewing Co. 11:30 am. Rip it.
Dustin Furlow performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
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Meet the head chef of Toast and Perro Blanca. BTW, if you go to toast try the Park Place Bowl and a Mexican Stampede. Rip it.
Tired of cooking for your in-laws? Grab a BBQ Family Pack of Ribs from Hanks on Saturday. Rip it.
Locally owned and operated for 56 years, The Pancake House & Grill at Ward's Corner is still serving up classics like Flo's Deep-Fried French Toast. Rip it.
You can bulk buy Doug's Hot Dog's signature Norfolk Snap Dogs so you can enjoy these nearly 50-year-old classics at any time. Rip it.
Best beans in the region? Local roaster Fathom Coffee has Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Gesha grown in volcanic soil. It'll run you $100 a for 12 ounces. Rip it.
Smartmouth's latest beer is the Ice Cream Social, a caramel chocolate imperial milk stout. Rip it.
Just in time for flannel season, Cova Brewing drops it's Lumberjack Lager. Rip it.
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