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Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After four years running a food truck, Nathan Ingram opened Sour Street Pizza in East Ocean View in January. The restaurant (born from a COVID sourdough experiment) uses a two-day fermentation process and premium ingredients (like organic flour and San Marzano tomatoes) to create its pizzas. Daily Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Def Leppard will perform at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach at 8 p.m. on Aug. 31. Citibank presale tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday — general admission tickets start at 10 a.m. Friday. The Virginian-Pilot
- ➤ General MacArthur’s famous hat at the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk won the People’s Choice Award and received $1,000 from the Virginia Association of Museums for conservation work—officials plan to launch a fundraiser soon to secure extra funds. WHRO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia’s superintendent of public instruction Lisa Coons resigned Friday amid federal education funding changes, and school leaders voiced concerns about the future of public instruction. Gov. Youngkin has named Chief Deputy Secretary Emily Anne Gullickson as acting superintendent (a temporary role meant to ensure a smooth transition) to lead the department. The Virginian-Pilot
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer and NAS Oceana commanding officer Capt. Josh Appazzeto said the 2025 airshow will celebrate 250 years of America's Navy with jet demos and a historic focus. The event will run from September 20 through 21 and include teams such as the Blue Angels, Rhino demo team, F-22 Raptor demo, and F-35C Lightning demo. 3 WTKR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coaches gave team previews for 2025 high school baseball and listed district predictions and key player highlights. The preview—based on coach input—covers teams in Bay Rivers, Beach, Eastern, Peninsula and Southeastern districts. The Virginian-Pilot
- ➤ Kellam won its first state title since 2005 — beating First Colonial 4-2 in penalty kicks after a scoreless tie — and finished the season 19–1–1, with ten 757 teams qualifying for the state tournaments but only Kellam returning with a trophy. The Virginian-Pilot
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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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Driver Improvement Class
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown | $68 cash or money order | Complete your DMV ordered requirements and receive your Certificate of Completion on the same day.
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