Good morning, Norfolk.

Book Exchange is moving to a larger location across Granby Street at the former Rite Aid space this fall, adding a sports equipment exchange + extra room for used books and music.

Owner John Knight says the move supports healthy living and community savings.

A leatherback sea turtle laid eggs at NAS Oceana’s Dam Neck Annex, marking the first recorded nesting in Virginia.

Officials fenced off the clutch to protect it (with help from the Virginia Aquarium, Department of Wildlife Resources and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge) and will monitor the site closely.

The Chesapeake Bay Program delayed its final decision on including Virginia's federally recognized tribes in the Bay Watershed Agreement until December due to funding concerns, and tribal leaders remain cautiously optimistic that their inclusion will boost restoration efforts.

State officials plan further talks to outline formal recommendations.

Norfolk is moving ahead with a $7 million shoreline resilience project in Larchmont that will replace a failing bulkhead and add a knee wall, living shoreline, and oyster reef on Richmond Crescent and Surrey Crescent.

Construction is planned for next summer if permits stay on schedule.

A new Virginia law banning dangerous weapons in hospitals has been in effect since July 1; in Hampton Roads, some facilities like Sentara Health operate walk-through screening while others such as Chesapeake Regional Medical Center plan to add detector systems in August (each facility chooses its own security measures).

Elmiene Concert

8-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Elmiene live in concert.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park

6-10 p.m. — Town Point Park — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of live music under the stars with gourmet foods and drinks available.

Granby Reunion Cookout 2K26

12-6 p.m. — Northside Park — Free entry — Celebrate with friends and enjoy a day filled with great food and good vibes.

Leverage Realty Ballpark Bash

1:05-3:30 p.m. — Norfolk Tides Baseball Club at Harbor Park Stadium — Free admission — Enjoy baseball and a variety of food during a family-friendly appreciation event.