Good morning, Norfolk.

Nominations for the 2025 Community U.P.L.I.F.T.

Awards are open until Friday, Aug. 29—Norfolk residents may nominate an individual, civic league, community group, business or faith-based organization making a positive impact. Award honorees will be celebrated at the Neighborhood Expo on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Northside Park.

Norfolk police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the 8300 block of Meadow Creek Road—near Liberty Military Housing and no injuries or victims have been reported.

More than 10,000 families in Virginia face a growing waitlist for quality child care, a need detailed in a report by the Shovel Ready Virginia Task Force.

Virginia Business Roundtable chairman Mike Chinn said the system is broken — tuition does not cover costs — and that better staffing and higher pay must be part of the solution.

Since July 1, the City of Norfolk has offered two hours free parking in 14 garages to make downtown easier to visit.

After the free hours, standard meter rates will rise by $0.50 per quarter hour and a business validation program will offer a 50 percent discount for longer stays—drivers should check posted signs for details.

The Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association awarded Norfolk’s NFK2050 Comprehensive Plan the 2025 Old Dominion Award for Innovative Approaches on August 8th.

The plan was recognized for its creative community engagement strategy and pioneering planning efforts.

Affordable Care Act premium tax credits may expire by year's end, and roughly 400,000 Virginians using Marketplace plans could face higher insurance premiums.

Eight insurers propose increases from 3% to 40% for 2026, and about 100,000 people may be priced out — a change that could raise concerns over more uninsured patients.

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.

Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights Baseball Game

12:05-1:35 p.m. — 150 Park Ave Parking — Check event for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling game as the Tides take on the Knights at Harbor Park.

Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights

5-7 p.m. — Bold Rock Party Deck, Harbor Park Stadium — $50 adult / $45 child — Enjoy baseball from the Party Deck or your stadium seat while mingling at the BCE Members Social.

Atlantic Comic Con Official After Party

10 p.m. — 333 Waterside Dr — General Admission — Celebrate with fellow pop culture enthusiasts at an epic after party filled with fun and dance.

The Hip-Hop Orchestra

8 PM – 2 AM — The Annex — $15 early bird ($30 day of) — Experience a unique blend of hip-hop and R&B hits with orchestral flair at La Primavera Strings' tribute event.

Virginia Beach Wing Festival

4-10 p.m. — 2720 N Mall Dr, Virginia Beach, VA — Tickets from $15 — Celebrate delicious wings with live music and contests at the largest one-day food festival in the area.