Today
in Norfolk
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ODU students and staff collected over 100,000 non-perishable food items from August through October during the Monarchs Give Back campaign — the donations went to Norfolk Public Schools families facing food insecurity. The program will continue to support local families in need. 3 WTKR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Norfolk will kick off the holiday season on November 22 as the skyline lights up and the Grand Illumination Parade starts at 7 p.m. Residents can look forward to an evening that launches a series of festive local events. City of Norfolk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USDA said November SNAP benefits cannot be issued as planned due to a federal shutdown, and Governor Youngkin has declared a state of emergency to launch Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance. Norfolk officials will work with partners to issue emergency funds weekly starting November 3—eligible households will receive 25% of their usual benefits until the shutdown ends. City of Norfolk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk’s new 24/7 mental health crisis center will open November 3 at 839 Poplar Hall Drive—providing crisis triage and a five-night, six-day residential program with 16 beds for Medicaid recipients. WAVY
- ➤ Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease increased compared to last year, with more than 60 outbreak investigations reported in September and a rise in emergency and urgent care visits statewide. Dr. Caitlin Pedati said the virus usually makes children under 5 sick and spreads fast, so people are urged to wash their hands and avoid close contact when sick. WAVY
-
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.
-
The Wiz Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Ticket packages available — Experience the classic retelling of the Wizard of Oz in an exciting musical format.
-
The Wiz
7:30-9 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the Tony® Award-winning musical that has returned in a thrilling new Broadway tour.
-
The Disco Biscuits Concert
7-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of transformation and invention with the iconic Philadelphia-based band.
-
The Elovaters Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The NorVa — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the rising stars of the reggae scene with The Elovaters.
-
The Wiz
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Chrysler Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey in this beloved musical adaptation of 'The Wizard of Oz'.
-
Adirondack Thunder vs. Norfolk Admirals
3:05-4:35 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a hockey match and post-game meet & greet for the whole family.
-
Whitechapel - Tour 2025
6:55-8:25 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heavy sound of Whitechapel live in concert.
-
Fortunate Youth Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The NorVa — All Ages — Experience a night of reggae tunes with Fortunate Youth and friends.
-
The Lemonheads Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Annex — Ticket prices vary — Dive into the melodic alternative rock vibes of The Lemonheads, straight from Boston.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Norfolk
Welcome to the Today in Norfolk, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Norfolk, Virginia community. If you like the Today in Norfolk, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Norfolk.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Norfolk and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Norfolk
A free Norfolk community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinnorfolk.com/sitemap