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in Norfolk
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A playground at Broad Creek Legacy Park was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon at the corner of East Princess Anne and Majestic—its equipment built two years ago burned completely and crews plan to remove it Tuesday while firefighters investigate the cause. 3 WTKR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Geno’s Steaks will open its first Virginia location at Power Plant Hampton Roads this winter and serve famous Philly cheesesteaks with a full-service bar—featuring arcade games and a scenic waterfront patio. The restaurant is set between PBR Hampton and Bass Pro Shops, and its official opening date will be announced soon. WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Filmmaker Alex Dickerson-Watson from Virginia Beach earned international honor when his documentary 'The Video Guy' won a £100,000 film and TV funding award at Sheffield DocFest this summer—he plans to continue filming next year and pitch the project at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam Forum next month before its release in 2027. WHRO
- ➤ This Saturday at 1 p.m., WHRO-FM will air Georges Bizet’s opera The Pearl Fishers performed by Les Musiciens du Louvre — conducted by Marc Minkowski and recorded at the Théâtre de l’Archevêché in Aix-en-Provence. The broadcast also honors Bizet’s birthday on October 25th. WHRO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tidewater JTAC will celebrate the grand opening of its newly renovated training facility tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. — the site features four classrooms and a hands-on laboratory for electrical training that has served the community since 1945. WAVY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Richard A. Tucker Memorial Nature Explorium is closed temporarily for renovations—the venue will reopen when work is complete. City of Norfolk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk Police Department joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in observing National School Bus Safety Week from October 20 to 24 to remind drivers and parents to follow safe practices near school buses and stops. Traffic Officers will patrol school zones to check for violations and help keep children safe. City of Norfolk
- ➤ City officials lowered the speed limit on Granby Street from 35 mph to 30 mph on Tuesday and repurposed one lane in each direction into a bike lane from Willow Wood Drive to Admiral Taussing Boulevard—local cyclists said the change made riding safer. WAVY
- ➤ Norfolk removed a $400k beach ramp at Ocean View designed for first responders due to extreme erosion—engineers said the demolition will last until late October as materials are repurposed for repair projects and a sand replenishment effort may be planned when federal funding resumes. This change turns the area into a scenic viewing point while no immediate plans are made for a replacement ramp. 13 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local breast cancer survivor Chrissy Thomas said her decision to reschedule a missed mammogram helped doctors find her cancer early and start her treatment on time. She thanked nurse navigators at Sentara Brock Cancer Center — who quickly set her follow-up scans — for guiding her care so that she is now cancer-free. WAVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk’s volunteer crew aboard Schooner Virginia won first place in the AA class of the 2025 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, finishing with a corrected time that put them 1 minute 50 seconds ahead after a 130-nautical-mile course from Annapolis to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. The race—held over the weekend in wind gusts above 20 knots—was organized by the Nauticus Foundation to honor local maritime heritage. WAVY
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Emma - The Play (Preview)
7:30-9 p.m. — Wells Theatre — Tickets from $88 — Experience an unforgettable evening with the preview of Emma at the historic Wells Theatre.
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Emma - The Play (Preview)
7:30-9 p.m. — Wells Theatre — Tickets starting at $83 — Experience a captivating preview of the classic tale reimagined for the stage.
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Norfolk's Halloween Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — The Public House — 25% off with code SCREAM25 — Embrace the spooky season with contests, prizes, and haunted fun at this festive pub crawl.
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Driver Improvement Course in Norfolk, VA
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Attend this class to improve your driving skills and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.
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Thrice Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Check for tickets — Experience the dynamic sound and thoughtful lyrics from iconic post-hardcore band Thrice.
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Emma - The Play
7:30-9 p.m. — Wells Theatre — Tickets start at $119 — Experience the charm of Jane Austen's classic tale brought to life on stage.
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Emma - The Play
7:30-9 p.m. — Wells Theatre — Tickets from $119 — Experience a delightful performance of Emma at the renowned Wells Theatre in Norfolk.
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Emma - The Play
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wells Theatre — Starting at $130 — Experience the timeless tale of Emma brought to life on stage.
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Silent Disco
8-9:30 p.m. — The Market — Drink specials available — Dance the night away with your choice of music in a unique silent disco setting.
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From Ashes To New - Tour 2025
7-9 p.m. — The NorVa — All Ages — Experience an energetic night with From Ashes To New featuring Magnolia Park and Until I Wake.
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