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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Team Norfolk offers paid volunteer leave for residents to join the Great American Cleanup as they choose to work solo or in teams. The cleanup is set for March 21 from 10 a.m. to noon and March 22 from 10 a.m. to noon — registration is now open. City of Norfolk
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people died after separate house fires in Norfolk – a 16-year-old girl died early Saturday after a fire in the Oakdale Farms area on Galveston Boulevard and another person died Monday after a fire on Courtney Avenue that began on Feb 21. Daily Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Old Dominion University opened a new exhibit on March 7 that shows Barbie’s design history with work from artists like Charlotte Johnson and expert Bradley Justice Yarbrough—local artists and the theater department built dreamhouse interiors for the display. The exhibit will stay open until July 31. 13 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Federal funds for the Gilman International Scholarship were frozen, leaving at least 11 college students without money for study abroad—students are now scrambling for alternative aid as deadlines near. Advisors noted that funds are going to students already abroad while others face continued delays. WHRO
- ➤ Educators and school officials in Virginia are bracing for sweeping federal education cuts that may reshape funding for special education and career readiness tests like the ASVAB scheduled for today—raising concerns about student support. Lawmakers have reallocated funds from a key data tool provided through pandemic relief and ended a pilot principal mentorship program—leaving communities uncertain about future resource support. WHRO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fairlawn Recreation Center will host a March Madness contest featuring a three point shooting competition on March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.+ Local players will test their skills at 1014 Kempsville Rd. City of Norfolk
- ➤ The Norfolk Tides will begin their baseball season the weekend of March 28-30 when they face the Durham Bulls at Harbor Park. The City of Norfolk, Hampton Roads Transit and the team will offer free rides on The Tide light rail along with free Elizabeth River Ferry service (from North Landing in Portsmouth) and park-and-ride options to help fans plan their trip amid limited parking due to casino construction. City of Norfolk
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
The Driver Improvement Course offered at Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown provides education and certification for drivers in the Norfolk, VA Beach, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake area.
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Little Shop Of Horrors
7:30-9 p.m. | Virginia Stage Company | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a quirky musical where a plant that sings and shudders also has a hunger for people.
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Tom Petty Tribute: Full Moon Fever at The Annex
Full Moon Fever, a tribute to Tom Petty featuring special guest Kenneka Cook, will perform at The Annex in Norfolk, VA.
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Little Shop Of Horrors in Norfolk
7:30 PM | Virginia Stage Company | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy the quirky tale of a man-eating plant in this beloved musical.
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Norfolk
The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents a spectacular showcase of superhuman feats suitable for audiences of all ages.
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Art Series: Create Your Own Easter Wreath
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Courthouse Way Community Center | Pre-registration required | Craft your unique Easter wreath with provided grapevine and decorations.
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Troy Breslow Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Wharf Hill Brewing Company — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of Country music with acclaimed artist Troy Breslow.
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Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony
8 PM – 10 PM | Chrysler Hall | Ticket prices vary | Experience the grandeur of Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony conducted by Thomas Wilkins with a full orchestra.
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Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8:00-9:30 p.m. | The NorVa | Ticket prices vary | Experience electrifying renditions of Fleetwood Mac classics from this dynamic tribute band.
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Building Momentum 5k Run/Walk
1-3 p.m. — Griffin Hall, Hampton, VA — Registration fee required — Enjoy a vibrant run/walk weaving through the beautiful campus of Virginia Peninsula Community College.
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