City of Norfolk, VA

It’s springtime in Norfolk, and that means a lot of activity happening in Downtown. This weekend, we welcome back the Spring Town Point Wine Festival! As a reminder, Waterside Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Main Street and Martin's Lane (eastbound) and Atlantic Street (westbound). Additionally, the Carnival Sunshine will be at the cruise terminal on Saturday for both debarking and embarking passengers. We understand that this may cause traffic congestion as shuttles transport passengers to and from their dedicated parking areas as well as rideshare pick-ups and drop-offs. We appreciate your patience during this process. Norfolk Police, Downtown Norfolk Council Ambassadors and cruise terminal staff will be directing and managing traffic flow and passengers.

The May 2026 edition of "Your Norfolk Life" resident newsletter is available NOW! Read about the City's available Juneteenth grants, Senior Olympics, annual Botanical Garden passes for students and more. ✅ norfolk.gov/ResidentNewsle…

Empower someone to achieve more than they could alone. Become a Bank On Coach and guide participants as they build budgets, reduce debt, grow savings, and strengthen credit. 💪💵💳 As a coach, you’ll provide financial education, support goal‑setting, monitor progress, share practical strategies and help participants stay accountable. You’ll also connect them with community resources and support them in meeting program graduation requirements. We’re looking for individuals with a heart for helping families and a strong track record of managing their own finances. Coaches meet one hour a month for five months with the Bank On Hampton Roads Program. Sign up below. …ications.form.transform.civicplus.com/64386

What does Live Green Norfolk mean to you? 💚♻️🌱🥑🛶 We asked some folks at the Live Green Norfolk event at Lafayette Park, and here’s what they had to say. 🗣️ Let us know your Live Green Norfolk ideas in the comments and get involved! #EarthMonth 🌎 Start at norfolk.gov/KNB

Graydon Park just got a green glow up! 🌱🌟 Last week, Norfolk Storm Water staffers and volunteers transformed a constantly-muddy, waterlogged green space in West Ghent - putting in some hard work breaking up compacted soil and planting a dense, high-marsh meadow. 💪🌾🌳 The new landscape includes Juncus, seaside tansy, Black-eyed Susan and marsh cordgrass which will help absorb water and support pollinators! 🌻🦋 Thank you to Elizabeth River Project, Lafayette Wetlands Partnership, U.S. Navy volunteers and West Ghent Civic League for helping with this project. 💙

Building on the conversations from Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Resident Community Forum, @NorfolkVA and @WPArchitects are hosting a session to gather input on the future of Church Street. Residents and stakeholders are invited to share ideas and help shape what retail and commercial spaces along Church Street can look like moving forward. 📅 Wednesday, April 29 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St. Stop by, share your thoughts, and be part of the vision. Light snacks will be provided.

The City of Norfolk is a proud, longstanding supporter of the 10.5 mile trail along Norfolk's waterfront, a route that connects neighborhoods and gets folks outside. Congratulations to the entire ERT team on the beautiful new space! elizabethrivertrail.org 📍 715 Orapax St Ste. E, Norfolk, VA 23507

The ribbon is cut and the doors are officially open to the Elizabeth River Trail's new Trailside Headquarters located right in the heart of Chelsea! 🎉 City officials, local organizations and community members gathered Saturday to celebrate the unveiling of the first-ever ERT Trailside Headquarters. Neighbors, riders, runners and nature lovers enjoyed family activities, shopping, snacks and prizes throughout the day.

Starting and maintaining a small business can be hard work - let’s talk about how we can provide tools for success and support for entrepreneurs. No matter where you turn in Norfolk, we’re here to help you succeed! As we prepare for Small Business Month, the City of Norfolk Economic Development is excited to collaborate with our ecosystem partners from Hendrix Business Center, the City of Norfolk, VA, the Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the SBDC of Hampton Roads to host a Capital Readiness Workshop! 📆 Thursday, May 7 ⏰ 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. 📍 The Slover, 6th floor ✅ Register at: lnkd.in/eZV_jn8t

Norfolk City Council meets Tuesday, April 28. ⏰ Work Session: 4 p.m. ⏰ Formal Session: 6 p.m. To register to speak, call 757-664-4268 or email ccouncil@norfolk.gov by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting. To review the agenda, visit norfolk.gov/AgendaCenter Watch on Cox TV48, online at norfolk.gov or via the NorfolkTV app (available for download in your app store, on AppleTV or Roku).

UPDATE: Repairs are complete and Tidewater Drive is open in both directions.

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: The 7400 block of Tidewater Drive between Biltmore Road and Stanley Street/Central Business Park Drive is closed until further notice for a water main break. Norfolk Utilities is responding. Police are on scene assisting with traffic. Traffic is being diverted to Central Business Park Drive and Thole Street, respectively. Motorists are encouraged to use Granby Street or Chesapeake Boulevard as alternate routes.

Norfolk Fire-Rescue invites the community to the dedication ceremony for the new Fire Station 11 on Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. The station, located at 2601 Lafayette Blvd., continues the proud legacy of the original station on Verdun Ave, which has served Norfolk for a century. The ceremony will feature remarks from Mayor @KennyAlexander and @norfolkfireresc Chief Sidney Carroll. Following the dedication, guests are welcome to explore the station during an open house. @ARTSNORFOLK will be unveiling "Moon Gate," the signature public art for Station 11 during this event. 📆 Saturday, May 2 ⏰ 11 a.m. 📍 2601 Lafayette Blvd. Parking is available at New Hope Church of Norfolk (3232 Brest Ave). A shuttle service will be available. We hope to see you there as we celebrate this exciting milestone for our community!

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED - Cousinz Festival returns to Scope Arena on September 5! This year’s headliners feature @Tip, Keyshia Cole, The-Dream, and @Plies. Buy early and save on tickets through April 30 at 11:59 p.m. Pricing will increase on May 1 at 10 a.m. 🎟️ bit.ly/4eCMO0S

Are you graduating this spring but haven't had your graduation photos taken yet? 📸🎓 Make an appointment with the RMP Maker Studio today to have your photos taken FOR FREE! Just call 757-441-1600 or email pretlowmakerstudio@norfolk.gov to reserve your spot. @NorfolkVA

The City of Norfolk celebrated National Library Week with a major construction milestone: a special "Topping Off" ceremony at the new Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center! 🏗️ Mayor @KennyAlexander praised the contractors, crews and leaders who worked together to bring this future community destination to life. The beam was then signed and hoisted to its resting place — under which countless Norfolk community members will gather for generations to come.

It's National Work Zone Awareness Week! ⚠️👀🚧 Work zone awareness isn't just about protecting workers - it's about protecting everyone on the road. We can all do our part to improve work zone safety for all! 📱 Avoid Distractions ⬇️ Reduce speed - especially in and around work zones 👷 Be aware of workers 🚲 Watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists 🚚 Give commercial motor vehicles space 🗺️ Reroute around active work zones Safe Actions Save Lives!

The Norfolk Open Data Portal highlights how we care for our city. From street maintenance and Parks & Recreation programs to Human Services and CSB data, explore the numbers behind how Norfolk supports residents every day. Discover more at data.norfolk.gov

Last week, Hampton Roads Transit broke ground on the future Evelyn Butts Transit Center - a new bus hub named after Norfolk native and African American civil rights activist, Evelyn Thomas Butts. 🚍 The off-street facility at 956 E. Little Creek Road will feature 12 bus bays to accommodate high-frequency service, covered waiting areas with benches, accessible restrooms and a new park-and-ride lot. Once completed in early 2029, it will replace the current bus lineup at Evelyn T. Butts Avenue and Avenue J. @gohrt_com

The special election for a proposed Constitutional Amendment is TODAY, April 21. 🗳️ ⏰ Poll hours: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. ➡️ Find your polling precinct and more information: norfolk.gov/elections ‼️ Reminder: Union Chapel polling place voters use Ruffner Academy for your precinct tomorrow.