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, 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 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.
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Norfolk Advances Housing, Fair Housing Funds and Economic Development Plans
Norfolk, VA – March 30, 2026 – City leaders advance fair housing funds, economic development loans and long-term redevelopment planning.
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School Consolidation Advances, Planning Commission Hears Projects, Protest Draws Crowd
Norfolk, VA – March 29, 2026 – School consolidation moves forward, planners review new projects, and protesters rally downtown.
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Port Expansion, City Budget Talks and Transit Upgrades Lead Norfolk Headlines
Norfolk, VA – March 27, 2026 – Port funding, budget debates and new transit upgrades headline a busy week for city leaders and local agencies.
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Regional Cleanup, Transit Access in Focus Across Norfolk Area
Norfolk, VA – March 26, 2026 – A regional cleanup effort and ongoing transit access updates are drawing attention as spring events ramp up.
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ROTC Cadets Honored, Community Mourns After ODU Shooting
Norfolk, VA – March 25, 2026 – Norfolk honors fallen Lt. Col. Brandon Shah as ROTC cadets receive Purple Hearts and the ODU community gathers to mourn.
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Norfolk Headlines: ODU Investigation Continues, City Launches Service App Push, East Beach Growth
Norfolk, VA – March 22, 2026 – Police updates, a city service app expansion and new East Beach businesses lead this weekend’s local headlines.
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Storm Cleanup, Admirals Faceoff, and Weekend Weather Shape Norfolk Headlines
Norfolk, VA – March 21, 2026 – Storm impacts linger, the Admirals hit the ice at Scope, and a soggy forecast keeps crews on alert.
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Norfolk Police Probe Shooting as Freezer Death Case Expands; City Launches 24-7 Service App
Norfolk, VA – March 17, 2026 – Police probe a West 24th Street shooting, new details surface in a freezer death case, and the city launches 24-7 service requests.
