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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hampton Roads Community Foundation and YWCA of South Hampton Roads are hosting monthly Community Peacemaking Circles in Norfolk to foster constructive racial healing conversations. WHRO
- ➤ Norfolk mechanics are in high demand for repairing vehicles damaged by potholes after a recent snowstorm, with significant costs and inconveniences for affected drivers. 3 WTKR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Opera's rendition of 'Così fan tutte' set in the Jazz Age reaffirms Mozart's timeless appeal through outstanding performances and innovative concept staging. Daily Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study by Old Dominion University predicts that a Category 3 hurricane hitting Hampton Roads could cause $15.6 billion in damages and the loss of over 76,000 jobs, highlighting the area's unpreparedness and lack of flood insurance among residents. 13 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk's Office of Resilience will hold a community event on February 27 to discuss the $2.6 billion Coastal Storm Risk Management project and ways to enhance coastal resilience. City of Norfolk
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Busch Gardens announces The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge roller coaster, reaching speeds of 40 mph over 2,000 feet, set to open in spring 2025. Daily Press
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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2025
The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival features a wide array of quilt and textile exhibitions, workshops, and a merchants mall catering to fiber artists and home sewers.
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Rhythm Live! - A Cultural Musical Experience
This family-friendly performance showcases the vibrant musical history of Trinidad, blending Caribbean and West African music with dynamic choreography for an educational experience.
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Free Digital Art Portfolio Workshops for High School Students
The d'Art Center will host three free digital art portfolio workshops for high school juniors and seniors in March, April, and May 2025.
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Winter Lecture Series: Importance of Native Plants
The Newport News Master Gardeners will discuss the significance of native plants in the environment during this educational lecture.
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Creative Art Series: Mardi Gras Mask Making
Participants will engage in crafting Mardi Gras masks using various materials, including feathers and personal accessories.
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Driver Improvement Class in Norfolk, VA
This one-day Driver Improvement Course is designed for participants in the Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake areas, providing crucial driving education.
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Florida Everblades vs. Norfolk Admirals Hockey Match
The Norfolk Admirals will host the Florida Everblades for a competitive hockey match at the Norfolk Scope Arena.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
The Driver Improvement Course offers residents of Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake the opportunity to enhance their driving skills and receive a completion certificate on the same day.
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Senior Services Night of Magic Gala
The Senior Services Night of Magic Gala aims to empower and engage the community while supporting seniors and their caregivers.
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Kabaka Pyramid with Tribal Seeds
The event features a performance by rock-reggae band Tribal Seeds, alongside Kabaka Pyramid and Sensamotion, at The NorVa in Norfolk, VA.
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