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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, April 8, Norfolk Children’s Services and community partners will plant blue and silver Pinwheels for Prevention at City Hall — 810 Union St. — as Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D., and advocates deliver remarks at 10 a.m. to support Child Abuse Prevention Month. City of Norfolk
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A person died when a fire broke out at a Norfolk home in the 900 block of Avenue I on Monday, and fire crews arrived at 7:10 a.m., had the blaze under control by 8 a.m. with no other injuries reported—officials are investigating the cause. 3 WTKR
- ➤ A house fire on the 900 block of Avenue I on Monday morning killed one person when Norfolk Fire-Rescue arrived at 7:10 a.m.—fire crews controlled the blaze shortly after 8 a.m. and are investigating the cause. Daily Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert on behalf of Old Dominion University Police for an 18 year old man last seen on Bluestone Avenue in Norfolk at 11:55 p.m. on March 30—he was possibly traveling in a gray 2006 Toyota 4Runner with Virginia plates TVE1156 in southwestern Virginia. WAVY
- ➤ Virginia State Police and ODU police are searching for 18-year-old Malik Barekzi, who was last seen on March 30 near Bluestone Avenue in Norfolk at 11:56 p.m. — he is a white male described as 5'11", 140 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes and a shaved head, and he may be in a gray 2006 Toyota 4Runner. 13 News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nauticus and the Regional Maritime Training System will host a maritime careers festival on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nauticus. The event will feature interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and networking opportunities for students, job seekers and families—advance tickets cost $1 when purchased ahead and $5 at the door. City of Norfolk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a wet and snowy winter, potholes are forming on Norfolk streets as spring arrives and the city has designated April as Pothole Month to repair these hazards. Norfolk’s dedicated team is ready to start repairs today—using an on-site asphalt plant to quickly patch roads as residents report problems. City of Norfolk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, four non-district girls soccer games are set among ranked teams—Western Branch visits Ocean Lakes, Great Bridge heads to Princess Anne, Grassfield plays First Colonial, and Kellam faces Jamestown at Wanner Stadium. These games could shift the Top 15 rankings after Ocean Lakes moved into the ranking with a 4-3 win over Norfolk Academy in its last match. Daily Press
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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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Driver Improvement Class in Norfolk, VA
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete the driver improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.
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