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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Suffolk police arrested a man for stealing over $6,000 in merchandise from Lowe’s stores in Hampton Roads—more than $2,000 of the stolen goods was recovered from his residence and he now faces felony larceny charges with additional charges pending. WAVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Public Library is hosting Children's Book Week for students in grades 2 to 6 and inviting entries that answer what book everyone should read and why. All entries (with student, school, and parent details) are due by May 10, and the winner will be notified on May 12 with a set of three Newberry Award winning books. City of Norfolk
- ➤ The Norfolk School Board met Wednesday to work on a plan to close 10 schools by Aug 1 after City Council ordered cost cuts due to spending on a $200 million project at Maury High School. The board said more details will be shared at the April 23 meeting and some local residents worry the fast timeline may hurt teachers and students (a retired teacher expressed surprise). WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk launched Pothole Repair Month as warmer weather brought more road potholes and extra crews with an on-site asphalt plant are repairing the streets—residents can report hazards through the MyNorfolk Mobile App or by calling Norfolk Cares from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 13 News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday in Virginia Beach, No. 3 Lynchburg rallied in the ninth inning to beat Virginia Wesleyan 5-4 after Tyler Howlett hit a crucial two-run single. William & Mary freshman Luke Tully also earned CGA All-America honors in gymnastics as other college teams saw key player awards and transfer updates. The Virginian-Pilot
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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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April is Poetry Month Celebration at The Muse
10 AM – 10 PM — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Embrace creativity and explore the beauty of poetry in a welcoming environment.
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April is Poetry Month Celebration
10 AM – 10 PM — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Celebrate the art of poetry with workshops and readings in Norfolk's creative hub.
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