Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hampton Roads Transit will offer free rides on all bus, light rail, ferry, paratransit and OnDemand services on Earth Day, April 22—an event designed for residents to try transit without cost. In Norfolk, Councilwoman Mamie Johnson will meet riders at the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center at 10:15 a.m. for a roundtrip on Route 4. City of Norfolk
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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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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order — Complete your driver improvement course and receive your certificate on the same day.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your driver improvement course and receive your certificate on the same day.
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ODU Big Blue 5K
8-11 a.m. — Old Dominion University — Registration required — Experience a scenic 5K run across campus ending at S.B. Ballard Stadium with a post-race celebration.
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Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 Cash or Money Order — Enhance your driving skills and receive your certificate the same day.
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The Muse Writers Center Presents: A Diverse Garden of Creativity
10 a.m. — The Muse Writers Center — Free entry — Explore new creative paths and embrace diversity in artistic expression this spring.
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