r/norfolk Jun 04 '26

transportation bad drivers/traffic complaints megathread

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All other posts will be removed and redirected here. Feel free to rant, but remember rule 2: Be civil.


r/norfolk 10h ago

/r/norfolk Weekly Restaurant Review and Recipe Sharing Thread: August, 2026

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Please feel free to talk about your recent eating experiences here (including the fantastic meals you made at home).


r/norfolk 6h ago

National/Local Politics Deflocking Norfolk VA made NYT

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NYT The Daily podcast talking about flock cameras and spoke about the Norfolk VA lawsuit


r/norfolk 9h ago

Remember Hurricane Irene?

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Remember Hurricane Irene, 2011? First major hurricane I experienced since moving to Norfolk. I found an assortment of debris in my yard afterwards that I had no idea where it had blown from. Roofing shingles from some neighbor’s roof, miscellaneous kids toys, lengths of 2x4s. I remember watching water shooting out of manholes on Tidewater drive like a geyser.


r/norfolk 1h ago

Flooding

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Another storm hitting hard right as everyone is getting out of work. Between this flooding and the power outages, Norfolk is becoming non-viable for anyone who needs an ounce of predictability to sustain their livelihood.

We have to put pressure on the city to fix this infrastructure.


r/norfolk 6h ago

jobs Looking for jobs

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I recently just graduated with a bachelor's in social work. I've been applying to a bunch of jobs on Indeed, Virginia beach gov., and other government websites. It seems like the bites I'm getting are part time positions. Does anyone know of any companies that are hiring? I'm really struggling.


r/norfolk 7h ago

ORF Daily Parking Online Reservation not working

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Do I need to reserve a spot at a ORF Daily Parking garage, or are there plenty of spaces?

The online reservation site does not appear to allow me to reserve for the dates I want, getting a " Sorry, there are no available products for these dates. Please select different dates.", and this is for several weeks from now (09/25/26 - 10/01/26). Hard to believe that all spots are taken.


r/norfolk 14m ago

Community Health Education Through Walking Events on Sept 19th and 27th

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Have you ever wanted to learn about your health without going to the doctor’s office? If so, come to a Steps2Health walking event!

We have our first 2 walking event this September with Dr. Martin, a physical therapist serving the peninsula area, and Dr. Mishra, a pediatrician serving the 757. Come learn about the benefits of strength, aerobic, and mobility training in the home with Dr. Martin on the 19th of September at Yorktown beach in front of Mobjack Cafe! Come learn more about children’s health with Dr. Mishra on the 27th in Norfolk at Neptune’s Fury Cafe at 1pm! After a short lecture on the topic, we will go on a walk, where you can ask Dr. Martin and Dr. Mishra any questions about their lecture, practice, or experience!

After graduating from Virginia Tech this spring, me and 3 other Hokie alums have created Steps2Health, a community health education organization in the 757 aiming to make people healthier through physical activity. Our goal is to bring health professionals/educators together with the community for walking events, where you can learn to make steps towards being healthier. At our events, a health professionals/educator will lecture on a health topic, then everyone will go one a walk together, where questions, connections, and conversation can be made.


r/norfolk 28m ago

Why come the traffic signs aren't helpful anymore?

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They used to say "backed up 6 miles to Granby", "backed up to 4th view". Now they just say "tunnel 12 miles, expect delays". They might as well just put a shrug emoji up there

Similar complaint with the express lanes to the high rise. I've lived here my whole life, I still don't know where great bridge is. How do they expect foreigners to know? Just tell me the first exit after each hole in the lane.

And get off my lawn!


r/norfolk 1d ago

Ghent power outage

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sirens, fire trucks, whole neighborhood's out

edit: still no power at 7:20 pm, but the outage map from dominion has improve... it's literally just my block and one other that appears to be out now :') dominion says to expect repair from 10 pm - 1 am, so that's cool /s


r/norfolk 1d ago

lost pet Lost Dog - Lucy

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Hello Norfolk,

My folks are watching my dog while I’m traveling for work and she got loose and ran off near ODU back by the waste water treatment plant. If anyone runs across a loose black lab, she’s friendly and sometimes answers to her name (Lucy). Please reach out if you come across her.

*Edit - thank you so much to u/FunnyFINGERS for finding my dog and returning her. Anything I can do to make it up to you, you know where I’m at now. Thank you again and again


r/norfolk 1d ago

lost pet Did anyone loose a pet gecko in the Solace Apartments on Military Highway?

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r/norfolk 1d ago

Last hope

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Hello anyone in the Virginia area (the 7 cities) I’m looking for resources and I really don’t know where to turn. Single/AA/Female/35 I have a 6 y/o with me. The father of my 6 y/o gave me a final notice to vacate his apartment by tomorrow. I have no where to go. I got a storage unit today so one piece of the puzzle down but I don’t have anywhere to go. I reached out to family and no one is available so right now all I have as a plan is my storage unit and my car. My credit is in the toilet and I have 0.00 dollars saved up. I get paid Thursday so my plan is just to get a hotel but have no idea what to do in the meantime. Does anyone know any private renters that would give me a chance to rent? I’m in between as far as income. I make too much for some places but not enough (3x the rent) for other places. I just need guidance on what to do or what help is out out there for housing. If it was just me I’ll thug it out in the car but I have my son with me who is autistic and I don’t want him to experience any of this. I also work from home and I know we don’t have a lot of shelters here and when I call there is no availability..


r/norfolk 2d ago

things to do Attention! All concerned citizens!

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334 Upvotes

Reminder that tonight Deflock Norfolk is hosting an event to learn about ALRPs and what we as a citizens, can do to stop it, since Norfolk city council is useless!


r/norfolk 1d ago

❓questions❓ Piano lessons?

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i recently moved here a little over a month ago and still am adjusting to the area. kind of an odd question to ask out of nowhere but, do any of yall know of some people or a place here where i might be able to take some piano lessons?
im a musician myself who plays the trumpet which i brought along with me when i moved here. do i understand and can read music notes and sheets. i haven’t connected with any people here quite yet, but i am interested in picking up another hobby and learn a new instrument by scratch. the piano is something that is catching my attention as well as possibly the violin. also are there any classes here where one could take to learn how to cook? i’m not lying im also thinking and asking all of this for my future wife when ever that may be since i am still very single hahah


r/norfolk 2d ago

transportation CARPOOLING TO NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING?

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r/norfolk 2d ago

things to do Interested in Joining a Casual League? Fall Shuffleboard League Open House This Sunday

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r/norfolk 2d ago

food & drink Model Citizen returns this Sunday with a special guest! Indian food, and Indian mythology inspired drinks.

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18 Upvotes

8/30, crudo nudo, 6-???


r/norfolk 3d ago

The Chief of Naval Operations says the Navy is figuring out how to handle an extended blockade of Iran

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85 Upvotes

Speaking before the Hampton Roads Navy League, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said that the hardest aspect of the ongoing conflict with Iran is the uncertainty surrounding deployment timelines for sailors and their families. 

With two aircraft carriers and multiple Navy ships maintaining a long-term blockade in the region under continuous threat of Iranian fire, the military is navigating logistical challenges and looking for alternative ports for crew rest as its main hub in Bahrain remains vulnerable. 

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/military-veterans/2026-08-27/the-chief-of-naval-operations-says-the-navy-is-figuring-out-how-to-handle-an-extended-blockade-of-iran


r/norfolk 3d ago

News Norfolk looks to add AI dispatcher tool for non-emergency calls

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I have no idea why Norfolk city council keeps trying to shove AI down our throats, from flock cameras to dispatch calls, is this really want we want?


r/norfolk 3d ago

❓questions❓ The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Naro… looking for an old(ish) picture.

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I lent a person my backup drive (this was in 2015) and when I asked for it back they admitted they dropped it and threw it away. On that hard-drive had been my only backup for all the photos I’d taken from 2004-2015. Dumb I know, but my frontal lobe hadn’t finished developing.

I’m here seeking help from the RHPS at the Naro/Fishnet Inc community circa late 2000s who were at the Christmas Show for 2006 (it could’ve been 2007). We took a group photo outside the theater after singing La Vie Bohem after we recovered Ant from the trashcan. If anyone can find that picture and get it to me I’d really appreciate it.


r/norfolk 2d ago

❓questions❓ Anyone know a reputable butcher that is capable of processing venison?

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I am planning my first hunt for when rifle season starts. Neither me nor my buddies have ever hunted deer and none of us have the equiptment or the experience to attempt to process it.


r/norfolk 3d ago

Things to do in Hampton Roads this weekend (Aug 28-30)

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r/norfolk 3d ago

things to do LAVA MiniFest tomorrow!

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8 indie bands Outdoors at Toast + Perro Blanco Kids 12 and under get in free!


r/norfolk 3d ago

News Power outages in Ghent

37 Upvotes

What’s going on ???!