Today
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
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
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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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