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in Norfolk
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Norfolk Animal Care Center is asking for foster homes for dogs to ease shelter overcrowding ahead of Thanksgiving and during construction in December—foster pickup begins today with dogs returning Nov. 29 and extended care needed from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15. WAVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amtrak is preparing for a busy holiday travel season by adding extra train cars and on-site ambassadors at stations along the Northeast corridor to help passengers. The company saw a 5% increase in ridership last year when it served over 34 million riders and expects to beat its record of 144,000 passengers on the Sunday after Thanksgiving (from last year). WAVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new quarter-zip trend is now reshaping young men’s style by promoting a healthier look over ripped jeans; Norfolk State students and local observers say the trend—created by New York’s Jason Gyamfi—is gaining attention worldwide. WAVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WHRO Public Media hosted a screening of its new documentary Virginia Symphony Orchestra Fellows: Orchestrating Change for 7th and 8th grade students at the Academy of Discovery yesterday — the event featured a discussion led by Lisa Godley and Helen Martell that explained how the program supports underrepresented orchestral musicians. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Night closures at Ballentine Light Rail Station began yesterday with trains no longer running between Norfolk State and Newtown stations after 9 p.m.—bus shuttles are provided and further closures are scheduled for Dec. 1-3. WAVY
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Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
8:15-10:45 a.m. — Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA — $30 entry — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive 10K and 1 Mile run for families and runners of all abilities.
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The Spill Canvas and Mae Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket price not available — Experience a night of alternative rock with beloved bands The Spill Canvas and Mae.
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A Merry Little Christmas Carol
7:30 p.m. — Wells Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming tale of Scrooge with a festive ensemble during Norfolk's beloved holiday celebration.
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& Juliet
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. — Chrysler Hall — Ticket information available — A delightful take on Shakespearean themes with a modern twist.
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& Juliet
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Chrysler Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Renew your season tickets or purchase new subscriptions for an exciting show.
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Florida Everblades at Norfolk Admirals
3:05 – 4:35 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Ticket pricing varies — Catch an exciting ice hockey match as the Everblades face off against the Admirals.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Chrysler Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical performance of The Nutcracker this holiday season.
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Holiday Pops Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, VA — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of orchestral music performed by talented young musicians.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — All Ages — Celebrate the season with fresh interpretations of Vince Guaraldi’s beloved holiday score by the R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND.
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney as Mickey and friends embark on an adventurous search party.
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