Good morning, Norfolk.

Foodbank is hosting its first Hunger Action Summit in Hampton Roads to tackle food insecurity.

Local experts will share strategies and resources to help residents get support for healthier lives.

Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, emergency responders in Windsor recalled how the tragic event reshaped training and peer support programs (modeled after a Marine Corps framework) to help them stay ready and care for their mental health.

The story underscores ongoing local efforts to support first responders.

Local military installations and community leaders in Norfolk revisit September 11, 2001, as the region marks its 25th anniversary with reflections on how local ships and fighter jets responded quickly during the crisis.

Commemorative events planned today will highlight the area’s critical frontline role.

Norfolk Zine Fest will take place tomorrow at Chrysler Museum of Art, where local and visiting artists will share, sell, and trade handmade zines (small booklets made by hand) from noon to 4 p.m. The free event offers a unique chance to see creative storytelling in action.

George Lutz created the Honor and Remember Flag after his son Tony died in Iraq in 2005—he first unveiled it on Memorial Day 2008.

The flag now flies in 29 states including Virginia, and he plans to see it flown over federal buildings to honor military families.

Norfolk households have seen grocery prices rise nearly 25% over five years and are using freezers + cutting food waste to manage costs.

Local experts suggest planning meals and storing extra food to ease budget pressures.

Scientists tracked a large algae bloom (Marge) through parts of Chesapeake Bay after it was first spotted near the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club in July.

Researchers are working to create a bloom alert system to help water users avoid harmful areas today.

ODU is converting its former inn into a new 25,000 sqft public safety headquarters along Hampton Boulevard, consolidating police, security and emergency operations with upgraded technology for faster incident response; the project will open by fall 2027.