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in Norfolk
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the only pre-Revolutionary War building in Norfolk, will hold free tours on Thursday, Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its downtown location, offering visitors a chance to explore historic features (such as a cannonball from 1776). WHRO
- ➤ Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists’ racial justice task force will host a Kwanzaa marketplace tomorrow in Virginia Beach featuring local BIPOC-owned businesses and a New Year’s Emancipation Jubilee with a Norfolk State University professor speaking, as it strengthens its social justice mission. WHRO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Old Dominion University is launching a new institute — focused on nutrition and lifestyle medicine — with curriculum changes underway and a staff search ending this spring. The program will train all medical and nursing students to better prevent chronic illness in the local community. WHRO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk commuters have a new option as Hampton Roads Transit launches its Vanuary vanpool campaign to ease traffic and lower costs. Eligible groups of five to 15 can share an Enterprise van for $99 a month for four months, then receive a $500 monthly stipend. 13 News Now
- ➤ Federal funding cuts ended Community of Change's Safer Together program that provided support to families impacted by gun violence in the region. The nonprofit has filed an appeal + is seeking new local partnerships to continue its service. WHRO
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Fonville x Fribush featuring Morgan Burrs
8-11 p.m. — The Annex — No cover — Experience the funky sounds of the Hammond organ with live performances by Sam Fribush and Morgan Burrs.
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R&B Only Live
8-11 p.m. — The NorVa — $55-$110 General Admission, $80-$160 VIP — Experience a high-energy night of R&B music from past to present with singing and dancing.
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Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers - Union & Trades Night
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — $31 tickets with processing fee — Family fun and fundraising with games, food, and community spirit.
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Badfish: Tribute to Sublime
8-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sounds of Badfish, honoring the legacy of Sublime.
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Worcester Railers vs. Norfolk Admirals
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling ice hockey clash as the Worcester Railers take on the Norfolk Admirals.
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Confirmed PMP In-Person Training
9 AM - 5 PM — Dominion Tower Parking — Check pricing for groups — Master project management with a trusted training institute offering comprehensive certification preparation.
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The Legwarmers Live
8-10 p.m. — The NorVa — Tickets available — Relive the vibrant energy of the Eighties with the Legwarmers' nostalgic performance.
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