Good morning, Norfolk.

Model Citizen Cocktail Supply and Juniper & Jam will open at Selden Market this fall as part of a relaunch by Downtown Norfolk Council—Model Citizen will offer cocktail supplies, tasting events, and non-alcoholic options while Juniper & Jam will serve small-batch jams, baked goods, and seasonal lunches with plans to provide local job training.

Chesapeake Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Jacob Noel who ran away from his home on May 14—he is described as 5’7” and 155 pounds with dreadlocks—if anyone has seen him, they should call the police at 757-382-6161.

Norfolk police identified Stephanie P.

Branch, 55, as the woman stabbed to death on the 1600 block of E. Brambleton Avenue on July 21—no suspect has been named as the investigation continues.

Norfolk Public Schools will continue collecting feedback on its right-sizing plan to close and consolidate schools even past the Council’s Aug.

1 deadline—one listening session is scheduled for Aug. 9 at Scope Arena—while board members may arrange additional community meetings to hear residents' views.

The Navy halted its search in the Timor Sea on Wednesday for a sailor who went missing from the USS George Washington on Monday after a possible overboard incident while the carrier sailed from Norfolk to Japan—next of kin will be notified before his name is released.

USNS Laramie will return to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk at 8:30 a.m. on August 5 after serving for eight months supporting U.S. and allied forces — completing 77 replenishment-at-sea operations that fueled naval activities in Europe and Africa.

Families will gather at the pier to welcome the crew.

Norfolk International Airport announced that effective Aug 1 its daily east surface parking lot will be closed to the public for roadway improvements & reserved only for oversized vehicles and existing reservations.

Travelers will need to use one of the four parking garages that provide direct terminal access.

Driver Improvement Course

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Enhance your driving skills and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.

Free Medical Clinic in Norfolk

6 a.m. — Granby High School — Free services — Offering free dental, vision, and medical services on a first-come, first-served basis.

VA Genius Jazz Festival

2-3 p.m. — The Annex — $30 to $36 — Experience a vibrant reunion performance by Hot Gumbo Brass Band along with innovative local artists and a Genius Jam Session.

Norfolk Tides vs. Rochester Red Wings

6:35-8:05 p.m. — 150 Park Ave Parking — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball showdown between the Tides and the Red Wings.

Unity in the Community: Back 2 School Celebration

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Free entry — Celebrate back to school with free backpacks, school supplies, and community resources at a festive event.

Philippines Fest: UbeLand

12-8 p.m. — Kitchenfinity — Free entry — Celebrate Filipino culture with delicious Ube delicacies, music, and traditional dances.

Story Time at Cradock

12 – 11 AM — Portsmouth Public Library (Cradock Branch) — Free entry — Delight in enchanting stories and activities for children at the local library.

Troy Breslow Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Sly Clyde Ciderworks — Check for entry fee — Enjoy live country music from the acclaimed Troy Breslow.

Let’s Talk Money: Mindset and Your Good Life

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Voyager Coffee — Free entry — Unpack your money mindset and redefine what your good life looks like in a supportive environment.

Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights Baseball Game

6:35-8:05 p.m. — 150 Park Ave Parking — Check venue for ticket details — Enjoy a thrilling matchup between local favorites at Harbor Park.