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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Media papers won 80 awards from the Virginia Press Association contest on Saturday—nearly 30 of which were first-place honors for reporting, photography and advertising work. Brian Colligan, Natalie Anderson, Larry Rubama and Stacy Parker were among those recognized for their strong contributions. The Virginian-Pilot
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials recently broke ground on the third phase of Kindred in St. Paul’s, a redevelopment project that will build a new $85 million, 191-unit mixed-income apartment complex with 73 units for former Tidewater Gardens residents — a move aimed at continuing city efforts to renew housing in the community. Developer Richard Sciortino said tariffs could delay construction, with this phase expected to finish by the end of 2026 and final work complete by mid- to late 2027. Daily Press
- ➤ An editorial printed on April 12th told Virginia voters to ignore loud campaign chatter and choose wisely for the governor race—pointing out that candidates have been confirmed. Norfolk readers are advised to seek clear facts so they can vote with care. Daily Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Clinicians in Hampton Roads said that a change in Tricare’s billing system on Jan. 1 has stalled payments to veteran mental health clinics, forcing some providers to stop services or ask patients to pay out-of-pocket. Nearly 1,000 patients have been affected and two clinics have closed as providers urge immediate payment and policy changes—worrying that the delays will harm care. The Virginian-Pilot
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk State's softball team climbed to second in MEAC after a key win Saturday at Morgan State where Ennovi Sandoval and Emory Shorts each had two hits and two RBIs while Amaya McPherson pitched 3 2/3 innings for her seventh win—boosting their season push. Daily Press
- ➤ Hampton Roads guard Aziaha James from Princess Anne and guard JJ Quinerly from Lake Taylor are expected to be selected in the first two rounds of Monday night's WNBA draft set for tomorrow evening. Both players are thankful as they look forward to beginning their professional careers. The Virginian-Pilot
- ➤ After dropping their final regular season game, the Admirals will host playoff games on Wednesday and Thursday — the rest of the series will be in Wheeling, West Virginia. Daily Press
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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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April is Poetry Month—Celebrate with the Muse!
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant world of poetry this April with engaging activities and readings.
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Spring Into Stories: New Season, New Fiction!
10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — The Muse Writers Center — 35% discount available — Nurture your creativity with engaging fiction workshops this spring.
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April is Poetry Month—Celebrate with the Muse!
10 a.m. — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Embrace creativity and celebrate poetry this spring with engaging activities and readings.
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Lindsey Webster Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Lindsey Webster, whose musical journey began in the vibrant atmosphere of Woodstock.
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Spring Into Stories: New Season, New Fiction!
10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — The Muse Writers Center — 35% discount available — Ignite your creativity with fiction workshops this spring.
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Diversity in Creativity Workshop
10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Nurture your creativity this spring through diverse writing paths in a supportive environment.
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Spring Into Stories: New Season, New Fiction!
10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — The Muse Writers Center — Special offer of 35% discount — A day of creative fiction workshops to rejuvenate your writing spirit.
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April is Poetry Month Celebration
10 AM – 10 PM — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of poetry in a nurturing environment this April.
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