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in Norfolk
Monday, March 31st, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Norfolk jury convicted Eddie Lee Simon, 30, on Thursday for raping his former coworker after a 2023 house party—his sentencing hearing is set for July 25. WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chesapeake native Adam Ross will dance in the Momix show 'Alice' that retells Lewis Carroll’s tale with acrobatic moves and creative effects. The show will run Wednesday at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk and Friday at Ferguson Center for the Arts—tracing his path from local training to a national stage—offering a unique live performance. Daily Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Norfolk Park Rangers have planned a series of educational programs for April that will offer local residents learning opportunities—details are available on the park calendar and Facebook page. City of Norfolk
- ➤ On March 19, the Norfolk School Board adopted Superintendent Dr. Sharon Byrdsong’s $772.9M budget that gives full-time contracted staff a 4.5% raise, raises teacher starting pay from $57,500 to $60,088, and offers a 2.2% bonus for top-paid employees—adding funds for a new Equity and Excellence Learning Center at Southside STEM Academy and extra security measures. The budget also invests $253M in school renovations and buses, while City Council will adopt a municipal budget in May and plans to develop a school consolidation strategy by August 2026. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk City Council voted 7-1 to approve The Station Apartments, a 154-unit affordable housing project near Park Place, during a Tuesday meeting. The development will transform two empty lots along 26th and 27th streets, Monticello Avenue and Church Street—adding units for city workers while some local residents in a historically Black neighborhood raised concerns about its impact. Daily Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Tides secured their first win of the year on Sunday when rehabilitating All-Star Gunnar Henderson hit a three-run homer that sparked a six-run eighth inning at Harbor Park—4,759 fans saw the Tides beat Durham 8-2. The team will face Charlotte in a six-game series starting Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. Daily Press
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Tennis - Future Aces
Apr 1-22, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Huntington Park Tennis Center — Entry fee may apply — Develop your skills in a fun environment for novice tournament players.
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Driving Improvement Class
9 AM – 5 PM — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your driver improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 AM - 5 PM — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your driving improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.
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Alexandra Kay Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating vocals of Alexandra Kay, echoing the sounds of country legends.
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Intermediate Adult Tennis Class
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — Huntington Park Tennis Center — Cost info unavailable — Hone your tennis game with strategic play and refine your skills in this intermediate class.
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Spirit Gun Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Taphouse Grill — $10 at the door — Steelboy wraps up their tour with Spirit Gun and The Dunkirk Riots for a night of rock fun.
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JoJo Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the chart-topping magic of JoJo live in Norfolk.
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April is Poetry Month Celebration
10 AM – 10 PM — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Explore the beauty of poetry and celebrate creativity this April.
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Easter Egg Hunt in the Trees
3-7 p.m. — The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium — Ticket prices vary — Explore the treetops while hunting for Easter eggs in a vibrant setting.
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Bunny's Breakfast Bash
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach — Pricing varies — Enjoy a family-friendly morning with breakfast and Easter egg fun.
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