Norfolk Council to Consider 1% School Construction Tax Referendum
Norfolk City Council is scheduled to consider putting a 1% retail-sales-tax referendum before voters to fund school construction and renovations.
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, Virginia is a place with a comfortable mix of homes, shops, and places to grab a bite. It’s the kind of community where day-to-day needs are close, and exploring nearby towns is always an option. This page is a hub for Norfolk VA-use it to browse local spots, plan an outing, and discover something new. Share what you love about the area.
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Norfolk homicides rose 64% in first half of 2026, CCJ report says
Norfolk had the largest homicide increase in the Council on Criminal Justice’s 30-city comparison, but preliminary midyear data do not establish a cause or predict the full-year total.
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Norfolk schools begin first phase of multiyear consolidation plan
Norfolk families should verify 2026-27 school assignments and transportation details as the first phase of the district’s multiyear consolidation plan takes effect.
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ODU report outlines campus-safety changes after Norfolk shooting
Old Dominion released a redacted independent report July 28 on the March 12 Constant Hall shooting, outlining safety recommendations and changes ODU says it is pursuing before students return August 24.
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Norfolk back-to-school celebration scheduled for August 8 at Scope
Norfolk Public Schools and the City of Norfolk have scheduled a free August 8 back-to-school celebration at Norfolk Scope Arena with school supplies, immunizations, health screenings and community resources.
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Norfolk-Area Gas Falls Below $4 as Diesel Moves Higher
Norfolk-area regular gas averaged $3.983 on August 1, down from last week, while diesel reached $5.318 and continued rising for fleets and businesses.
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Norfolk approves NSU polling precinct ahead of November election
Norfolk City Council approved an NSU Student Center polling precinct for eligible on-campus student residents, with expected use in the November 3 election.
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Norfolk City Council to update photo speed camera rules for VA’s §46.2-882.1
Norfolk City Council will update Section 25-233 to align with Virginia’s updated §46.2-882.1, including work-zone evidence and “warning-first” after July 1, 2026.
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Norfolk utility bills start changing July 1: new water/sewer rates + stormwater ERU fee
Starting July 1, 2026, Norfolk’s FY2027 water/sewer collection rates and a monthly stormwater ERU fee show up on many HRUBS bills—here’s where to look.
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Norfolk expands HRT fare-enforcement authority for Transit Security Officers—rider guide
Norfolk City Council voted unanimously June 23, 2026 to expand HRT Transit Security Officers’ authority to enforce fare rules—what riders should know.
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Norfolk extreme heat warning: cooling centers open July 3–5—where to go
Norfolk VA – City of Norfolk activated cooling centers for an Extreme Heat Warning July 3–4, with hours through Sunday July 5. Locations, tips.
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Norfolk festival weekend brings road closures, free transit June 19-22
Downtown Norfolk faces closures June 19-21 as Juneteenth, Sail250 Virginia and Harborfest overlap; HRT adds free rides and Sail250 shuttle service.
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Norfolk warns of downtown traffic, parking and transit changes June 19-23
Norfolk VA – Downtown closures, $10 parking and free HRT service will shape the June 19-23 Juneteenth, Harborfest 50 and Sail250 weekend.
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Norfolk’s Maury High School project is closing nearby streets through August
Norfolk, VA – Street closures started June 1 around Maury High School, and drivers should expect detours and delays into mid-to-late August.
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Norfolk adds $1M East Side recreation center study to $352.2M capital plan
Norfolk VA – Council approved its FY 2027 capital plan with $1 million for an East Side rec center study, not construction, after resident pushback.
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Norfolk adopts FY 2027 budget, keeps real-estate tax rate flat
Norfolk’s FY 2027 budget was adopted May 12, keeping the real-estate tax rate at $1.23 per $100, adding 34 firefighters, and boosting school support.
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Norfolk floodwall still gets new capital money after the project’s price tag jumped
Norfolk VA – The city’s newest capital plan still puts local money into its coastal flood-protection buildout, even as the project cost climbs and state support remains unsettled.
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What to know before Norfolk’s April 8 budget hearing
Norfolk VA – Residents can weigh in April 8 on a proposed $2.04 billion budget before Norfolk’s May vote, with online comments open through April 24.
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Norfolk Real Estate Data, Housing Policy Moves, and Healthcare Expo Signal Economic Momentum
Norfolk, VA – April 3, 2026 – City real estate data, new state housing laws, and a major healthcare expo signal shifts in growth and public policy.
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Norfolk’s $1.6B Budget Proposal Sets Stage for Public Hearing; Health District Plans Public Health Week Events
Norfolk, VA – April 2, 2026 – City leaders advance a $1.6B budget amid economic headwinds as regional health officials roll out Public Health Week plans.
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Norfolk’s $1.6B Budget Proposal Targets Economic Uncertainty, Infrastructure Demands
Norfolk, VA – April 1, 2026 – City leaders unveil a $1.6B budget proposal as economic headwinds, rising costs and major capital projects shape the year ahead.
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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.
