Today
in Norfolk
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michael Talley’s body remains at Metropolitan Funeral Home more than seven months after he died on Sept. 15th, 2024 at a shopping center on Colley Avenue because officials still need a doctor’s signature on his death certificate for cremation (health officials are reviewing records from Sentara Norfolk General to locate the last doctor who treated him). His siblings say they have contacted local health departments, and no foul play was found in his death. WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Norfolk invites local artists to apply for a public art project at Barraud Park as part of a $4.5 million park revitalization. The project, with a budget of $115,000, will require proposals by May 12—artists should create work that honors the park's historic legacy. City of Norfolk
- ➤ Norfolk’s Cousinz Festival will feature headliners Jeezy, T-Pain, and Lil Kim on August 30 at the Norfolk Scope Grounds—co-founders Pusha T and Fam-Lay with business manager Antonio Dowe also announced local DJs, additional acts, and The Stormy Blue Food Truck Experience. Tickets go on sale with a Locals Only Pre-Sale on April 25, followed by an online presale for previous ticket holders with general sales starting May 1. 3 WTKR
- ➤ The 2nd Annual Cousinz Festival will take place on Saturday August 30 at Norfolk Scope featuring headliners Jeezy, T-Pain and Lil Kim along with acts like DJ Clue and local DJs. Tickets begin with a locals only on-site pre-sale on April 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.—general public sales start May 1 at 10 a.m.—and the event will also introduce The Stormy Blue Food Truck Experience. WAVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Education will resume collecting defaulted student loans on May 5, affecting nearly 5.3 million borrowers—ODU freshman Prince Adams said he will begin working this summer to pay down his debt and urged classmates to review available financial resources. WAVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested Eugene Martin, 36, on April 14 for a triple shooting on Haygood Road that sent three people to the hospital — he faces eight charges. The Navy will meet at Northside Middle School on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. to discuss removing 400 trees interfering with flight paths while the Education Department will begin collecting defaulted student loans on May 5 and meteorologist Myles Henderson says warm weather today with afternoon storms is expected. 3 WTKR
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Spring Into Stories: New Season, New Fiction!
10:00 AM – 9:30 PM — The Muse Writers Center — 35% discount on workshops — Embrace your creativity this spring with inspiring fiction workshops.
-
Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your DMV mandated improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.
-
Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Improve your driving skills and receive your Certificate of Completion on the same day.
-
Step Up and Step Out 2025
8 AM – 12 PM — Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park Stadium — Fundraiser — Conquer the stadium stairs or enjoy a scenic 2-mile walk/run for a great cause.
-
John Moreland Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Perry Pavilion — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the soulful sounds of John Moreland at the Virginia Arts Festival.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Norfolk
Welcome to the Today in Norfolk, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Norfolk, Virginia community. If you like the Today in Norfolk, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Norfolk.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Norfolk and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Norfolk
A free Norfolk community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinnorfolk.com/sitemap