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VA secretary pauses implementation of disability rating policy change after backlash. Learn more here.
Feel the rhythm and energy of AfroBeats Fest on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 7:30 PM – 10 PM at Norfolk State University’s L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, 700 Park Ave in Norfolk. Get your tickets now at afrobeatsfest.com and don’t miss out!
The City of Norfolk is working with retailers at MacArthur Center as part of plans to close and redevelop the mall by end of June 2026. Officials have offered H&M around $1.5 million to terminate its lease early. The proposal is part of broader efforts to help tenants transition smoothly and support the city’s redevelopment […]
Merrill “M.L.” Morgan is the official named baseball coach for Norfolk State University (NSU); making the sixth coach in the history of NSU’s baseball program. Morgan was hired on June 25, 2025, ensuring spartan success and diligence on the diamond. His leadership is expected to have an immediate impact as NSU prepares for the upcoming […]
Health care changes being made at the federal level could have a big impact on free clinics in Virginia. More than 300,000 Virginians could become uninsured thanks to changes to… Click here for more information.
The 757’s influence is shining bright at the Grammy Awards as Norfolk’s Antonio Dowe, his company Global Music Touring, local rapper Fam-Lay, and the legendary duo Clipse head to Los Angeles for a weekend that turns Grammy season into 757 season. Click here for more information.
On Feb. 2, 1959, seventeen Black students stepped into six segregated Norfolk schools, knowing the welcome would be anything but warm. Surrounded by hostility and threats, they carried more than textbooks—they carried the weight of a system built to keep them out. Still, they showed up, choosing dignity and determination in the face of cruelty. […]
The Clipse, Virginian natives, earned a major win in receiving a Grammy Award as their song “Chains & Whips” took home the award for Best Rap Performance. The win marks a celebrated moment for Clipse and their legacy in rap music.
Dr. Grady James, a revered professor at Norfolk State University, is being honored as he celebrates his remarkable 100th birthday. Beyond the classroom, Dr. James built an impressive legacy as a producer for WTKR, where his work helped shape local media and storytelling, along with many other professional and creative endeavors. His career reflects a […]
NORFOLK, Va. — Running a food-based business can be challenging, but local entrepreneurs don’t have to navigate the journey alone. The City of Norfolk is now accepting applications for its Bon Appétit Food Business Training Cohort, an eight-week program designed to support and strengthen small food businesses across the city. The cohort provides participants with […]
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