News in Norfolk
Barraud Park Grand Reopening
Experience the revitalized and renovated Barraud Park on Saturday, Sept. 26.
City Council actions on the September 15, 2026 formal agenda.
The current City Council actions are available here
Commonwealth v. Howard P. Randle II
Man Charged With Stabbing Mother in 2025 Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Committed to State Hospital for Treatment
Protect Your Benefits: Chip-Enabled SNAP EBT Cards On The Way
Norfolk SNAP customers will receive new cards starting October 1, 2026.
Commonwealth v. Rashad A. Shabazz
Man Sentenced to 3 ½ Years After Pleading Guilty to Stealing Food From Student, Threatening Victim at Gunpoint Outside ODU Campus Chick-fil-A
Commonwealth v. Malik D. Smith
Man Sentenced to 1 ½ Years for Eluding Norfolk Police, Possessing Firearm as Felon
Early Voting Underway
Early voting for the November 3 General & Special Elections will begin on Friday, Sept. 18.
MacArthur Memorial Hosts Premiere Screening
On Sept. 26 at 11 a.m., the MacArthur Memorial will host a documentary screening of Legacy of War: Guardian of the Sky with executive producer Ralph Blackman.
Fall in love with the Virginia Zoo at Fall Fest
Drought Notification
Due to ongoing drought conditions, the City urges residents to practice voluntary water conservation by reducing all non-essential water use.