Service App Launch, Shooting Probe and East Beach Redevelopment Lead Norfolk Updates
Norfolk, VA – March 31, 2026 – City rolls out new service app as police probe shooting and East Beach redevelopment adds jobs and retail growth.
Norfolk leaders are balancing public safety, neighborhood investment and digital access as several city developments unfold this week.
City Expands Digital Service Requests
The City of Norfolk is promoting its MyNorfolk platform, a 24-7 tool that allows residents to report potholes, missed trash pickup, streetlight outages and other concerns from their phones or computers. City officials say the system is designed to streamline requests, improve response tracking and give departments clearer data on service trends.
By centralizing requests, the city hopes to better allocate crews and identify infrastructure trouble spots faster. Officials describe the platform as part of a broader effort to modernize public services and make local government more transparent and responsive.
West 24th Street Shooting Investigation
Norfolk police are continuing to investigate a shooting on West 24th Street that left two people injured. Authorities say both victims are expected to recover.
While the incident remains under investigation, city leaders have emphasized ongoing violence prevention efforts and coordination between law enforcement and community partners. Public safety remains a top priority as warmer weather approaches and more residents spend time outdoors.
East Beach Square Adds New Businesses
In economic development news, a renovated shopping center in Norfolk’s East Ocean View area is preparing to welcome several new businesses this spring and summer. The East Beach Square project has undergone significant updates over the past year.
Developers say the incoming mix of retail and recreation tenants is expected to create jobs and boost foot traffic in the coastal corridor. The additions are part of continued investment in neighborhood commercial hubs, which city officials view as key to supporting small businesses and expanding the local tax base.
As Norfolk moves into the second quarter of 2026, the focus remains on strengthening infrastructure, encouraging private investment and improving quality-of-life services for residents across the city.
Sources
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/crime/norfolk-shooting-on-west-24th-street-leaves-2-injured/
