Norfolk City Council Formal Session - June 9, 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOkR...

Norfolk City Council Work Session - June 9, 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUi4...

Building heat and humidity mid to late week will bring the chance for showers and storms back to the region. Strong straight line winds will be primary threat Wednesday through Friday afternoon and evening.

A transgender woman who previously attended Norfolk Public Schools is suing the division and the principal of her high school, claiming she was bullied, harassed and assaulted, and the school system did not help her. The lawsuit, filed on May 27, says that Tatiana Blount started

In just over a week, Town Point Park transform into Hampton Roads’ biggest festival weekends Fri-Sun, Jun 19-21! Join Downtown Norfolk Waterfront Juneteenth Norfolk Celebration, Sail250® Virginia, Norfolk, & 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest Music, Food & Maritime Festival Weekend.

Norfolk City Council meets Tuesday, June 9. ⏰ Work Session: 4 p.m. ⏰ Formal Session: 6 p.m. To register to speak, call 757-664-4268 or email [email protected] by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting. To review the agenda, visit www.norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter Watch on Cox TV48, online at

ICYMI: The American Postal Workers Union is “deeply alarmed” about the new USPS rule carrying out Trump's attack on mail-in voting. The union says it “rejects the premise” that the USPS needs to comply with Trump’s orders.

Lafayette Park near Granby St. will be closing @ 7 p.m. daily for the foreseeable future, according to a Facebook post by Norfolk Parks and Recreation. According to the post, this change is being made to "help keep Lafayette Park safe, family‑friendly, and enjoyable for everyone"

Trump storms off "Meet the Press" after reporter asks him to back up his election fraud claims Donald Trump abruptly ended a live interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" on June 7th after anchor Kristen Welker pressed him to produce actual evidence for his claims of election cheat

A New York reparations hearing turned heated as advocates debated who should qualify for future compensation programs. Some argued reparations should be reserved for descendants of enslaved Americans, while others pushed for a broader approach that includes all Black residents

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From the lens of Del. Jackie Glass, 'The Morning Do' (for Certified Doers™) is a mix of current events, politics, and community updates with a call-to-responsibility. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO71...

A recent study found that Black alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) showed stronger cognitive performance in memory and language decades after graduation than peers from predominantly white institutions. Researchers linked these benefits to the

IS NAACP ASK OF BLACK STUDENT-ATHLETES TO BOYCOTT SEC SCHOOLS OUT OF BOUNDS? - The NAACP has launched a national campaign called "Out of Bounds," urging Black athletes, recruits, families, alumni and fans to withhold athletic and financial support from major public universities

A week after a white supremacist group marched at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, another organization took to the same streets Saturday afternoon. Read more: www.wavy.com/.../.

The Tulsa Race Massacre occurred between May 31 and June 1, 1921, when a white mob violently attacked the prosperous African American community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, historically known as "Black Wall Street".

Join me Jun 10 we officially kick off our campaign & share our vision for future of our community. I look forward to connecting w/ neighbors, supporters, & residents as we discuss progress we've made & work ahead. TOGETHER, WE GET IT DONE. Wed, Jun 10 6P–8P Berkley Supermarket

❗️Mark your calendar❗️ Our Fish Fry Fundraiser supporting IngleFest is coming! ✅Saturday, June 13th ✅ 11am -3pm ✅ 925 Ingleside Rd.

FIVE POINTS PARK SUMMER KICK OFF: FRIDAY, MAY 29 Five Points Park is kicking off the 2026 Summer Event Series with the return of the popular Motown & Mingle. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of live music featuring Rajazz on May 29 from 6–9 p.m. The event is free

Through the lens of Virginia state representative Delegate Jackie Glass, 'The Morning Do' (for Certified Doers™) is a mix of current events, politics, and community updates with a call to responsibility. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r528...

VB police say white supremacist group marched at Oceanfront during Memorial Day weekend did not require permit because gathering met legal requirements & did not pose public safety threat. Mayor Bobby Dyer disavowed group, while NAACP's VB chapter said they were shocked.

Weather Impact Alert. Same stalled front to north, combined w/ hot & humid air over us increase potential for greater instability developing late WED afternoon & evening, leading to strong-to-severe thunderstorms. Main threats gusty winds & heavy downpours isolated flooding.

Before Memorial Day was recognized across America, freed Black Americans in Charleston, South Carolina gathered in 1865 to honor 257 Union soldiers who gave their lives fighting for freedom and the preservation of our nation. Black troops marched, families laid flowers,

A public hearing will be held during the June 9 City Council meeting pursuant to 24 VAC 5-20-430 regarding the adoption of new regulations of the take-off and landing of drones/unmanned aircraft from certain City properties. Anyone wishing to speak on the proposal should sign up

George Floyd's tragic murder at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department permanently shifted the global discourse on systemic racism and police brutality. Six years later, the pain of his death continues to fuel ongoing community actions, legislative advocacy,

Pope Leo XIV makes a historic apology for the role the Holy See itself played in legitimizing slavery and for having failed to condemn it for centuries, calling the Vatican’s record a “wound in Christian memory.” www.nbcnews.com/world/pope-l...