Good morning, Norfolk.

On Thursday night, lightning struck a house on the 4900 block of Woolsey Street in Norfolk, displacing 2 adults and 3 children—fire crews quickly extinguished a small fire with no injuries reported.

A duplex fire in Norfolk on Sunday afternoon displaced one adult when Norfolk Fire-Rescue extinguished a light fire at the 1400 block of Saint Julian Avenue around 1:15 p.m.—fire marshals investigated the cause while the American Red Cross was requested for assistance.

Delta flight 1622, an Airbus A321 carrying 191 passengers from JFK to Orlando, landed safely at Norfolk International Airport on Sunday afternoon after diverting due to a possible maintenance issue — the airline said the plane was inspected and will resume its flight around 8 p.m.

Chesapeake Police issued a critically missing adult alert for 68-year-old Dorethea Cowell who was last seen at 11:15 p.m. Saturday on Robert Hall Boulevard and believed to be walking on South Military Highway amid concerns for her safety.

In May 2024, the Norfolk Real Time Crime Center celebrated its first year after becoming fully operational, marking a milestone in the city’s use of new technology to support law enforcement.

The center identifies crime patterns and coordinates resources while operating daily (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with a dedicated team of officers and analysts.

Gwinnett Stripers at Norfolk Tides

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Harbor Park — $10 per ticket — Catch the Tides in action at Harbor Park for an exciting night of baseball.

AL Bingo Event

10:30 a.m. — Denbigh Community Center — Pre-registration required — Enjoy a fun game of Bingo that sharpens cognitive skills while mingling with the Active Lifestyles Crew.

Free Pickleball Open Play

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Huntington Park Tennis Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening of free pickleball games at a community venue.

Norfolk Tides Baseball Game

6:35 – 8:05 PM — Harbor Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball game as the Tides take on the Gwinnett Stripers.

757COLOR CODED Community Service: Trash Pickup

10 AM – 12 PM — Hank's Filling Station — Free entry — Contribute to Norfolk's beauty by helping with a trash pickup event.

Kelsey Waldon Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Annex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of Kelsey Waldon, a distinctive voice in modern music.

Hannah Jai Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — MoMac Brewing Company — Check website for details — Experience the soulful sounds of musician Hannah Jai at a local brewery.

Norfolk: Independence Day Dinner Cruise with Fireworks

7:30-10 p.m. — American Rover Sailing Cruises — Ticket required — Celebrate the 4th of July with stunning views of fireworks aboard the Victory Rover.

Date Night Comedy Show

Hilarious date night show — 7:30 p.m. — Push Comedy Theater — Tickets available — Experience unforgettable love stories recreated with laughs.

Watercolor Art Chat & Demo

4-6 p.m. — D'Art Center — Free entry — Experience an artistic demonstration and engaging discussion with watercolor expert Catherine Hillis.