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Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads is teaming with Women Build to build two 1,500 sq ft homes in Ballentine Place for low-income families. One future homeowner, Shakera, left a moldy apartment and will earn her new home by completing required volunteer hours and taking financial classes — a project that offers a fresh start for her family. WAVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Trial for Camari Warren — charged in connection with the fatal September 2023 shooting of NSU student Jahari George — began July 16th after a delay in jury selection, with the Commonwealth presenting five key witness testimonies while Warren’s attorney argued another person was responsible. 3 WTKR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 25th Annual Norfolk Latino Music & Food Festival will take place on Saturday at Town Point Park from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.—it will celebrate Latino culture with live music by headliner Freily eL F’ and offer family-friendly activities and food from Puerto Rican, Mexican and Cuban traditions. Participants can enjoy dance lessons, mini-soccer pitches, board games and arts and crafts at vendor booths. WHRO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Old Dominion University senior Olivia Brown was named one of 16 nationwide for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship from the American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry—an honor that comes with a $6,000 Pfizer grant and recognizes her work on a sustainable method to improve antibiotics. She presented her research in May and June and will meet other recipients in September to share her work at Bristol-Myers Squibb in San Diego. WAVY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science studied a tiny parasitic worm that feeds on blue crab eggs and found that its presence can help signal which crabs may produce more offspring— a key insight as Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab numbers hit near-record lows. The study published July 16 shows that the worm does not affect crab meat quality for consumers. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gilbane Development has been selected to lead a $1 billion redevelopment of Norfolk's Calvert Square and Young Terrace by replacing aging public housing with over 1,000 new units on 55 acres + modern mixed-use community spaces. A public design workshop is ongoing today at the Murray Center to gather resident input as the city moves forward under the St. Paul’s Transformation initiative. 13 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new 8,000-square-foot building in Norfolk will soon serve as a 24/7 safe haven for those facing a mental health crisis run by You Turn Residential+ which already offers crisis and stabilization services in the area. The facility at 839 Poplar Hill Drive will open its 16 co-ed patient rooms by mid-September and will operate a triage center daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WAVY
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EPMD Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of EPMD live in Portsmouth.
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Norfolk Latino Music Festival
2-11 p.m. — Town Point Park — Free entry — Celebrate Latin culture with music, dance, and local food at this vibrant festival.
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Arabian Nights Prince & Princess Brunch with Karaoke
1-4 p.m. — Granby St. Glow Juice Bar and More — $18 General Admission, $25 VIP — Enjoy an Arabian Nights-style brunch while singing karaoke and meeting special characters.
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Father’s Day Brunch Buffet
12-6 p.m. — Cutlass Grille — Feast on a delicious brunch spread fit for a king this Father's Day.
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Firefighters vs. Party Animals
7 p.m. — Harbor Park Stadium — Tickets start at $203 — Enjoy an unforgettable baseball matchup between your local heroes and party-loving competitors.
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An Evening with Artist Walker Babington
6-9 p.m. — Hermitage Museum & Gardens — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an intimate evening with artist Walker Babington across the beautiful museum grounds.
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Keke Wyatt Live in Concert
4-10 p.m. — Mill Point Park — $35.00 — Experience the soulful R&B sounds of Keke Wyatt live at the beautiful park.
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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 driver improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.
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Willie Nelson Live
5:00–6:30 p.m. — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Willie Nelson in a heartfelt concert showcasing his iconic career.
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Laufey Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Chartway Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting jazz melodies of Laufey, a talented young artist exploring themes of love and self-discovery.
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