Today
in Norfolk
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on I-64 on Monday faced heavy delays after a disabled tractor-trailer blocked all eastbound lanes near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel East — traffic backed up for about 5.25 miles as crews worked to remove the vehicle. 13 News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former EPA Mid-Atlantic head Adam Ortiz warned that staffing and funding cuts slowed cleanup projects in Norfolk and coastal areas – leaving local communities more exposed to hazardous pollution. Ortiz said reduced resources may hinder future efforts to address long-term pollution and public health risks. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk’s Department of Housing and Community Development is asking real estate developers to submit proposals to redevelop Merrimac Market sites in Broad Creek—located at 2839, 2900 and 2901 E. Virginia Beach Blvd—by June 20 at 5 p.m., with plans needing to deliver high-quality, diverse housing. This initiative is part of efforts to meet the growing local demand for new residential options. City of Norfolk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Norfolk Health Department is hosting a free talk on vaccine science today from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 830 Southampton Avenue—led by Dr. Susan Girois—and will clear up common vaccine misconceptions using historical data, public health trends, and modern science. WAVY
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Driver Improvement Course
9 AM – 5 PM — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order — Take part in a comprehensive driver improvement class with immediate certification upon completion.
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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 DMV ordered requirements and receive same-day certification.
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Riley Green Concert
7:01-10:31 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live country music with Riley Green at the Scope Arena.
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Annual Memorial Day Parade
10 a.m. — Portsmouth Welcome Center — Free entry — Celebrate Portsmouth’s rich military history at one of the country’s longest-running Memorial Day parades featuring floats and marching bands.
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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 of Completion on the same day.
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Lehigh Valley Ironpigs vs Norfolk Tides
12:05-1:35 p.m. — Harbor Park Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling afternoon of minor league baseball in a family-friendly environment.
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2nd Annual VB Street Art Festival
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — ViBe Creative District — Free entry — Experience live painting from 15 artists and create your own mural at this vibrant art festival.
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Live Music at The Annex: Spirit Gun, Ward's Pocket, The Soularites, and Oceans
5:45-8:45 p.m. — The Annex — $10 — Enjoy a night of local talent featuring four exciting bands.
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Zandi Holup Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Tickets available — Witness the musical prowess of acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Earle with support from Zandi Holup.
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Mayday Parade Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Check ticket prices for entry — Experience the heartfelt songs of Mayday Parade as they connect with their audience through emotional performances.
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~ Edmund Hillary
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