Hello everybody, there is a high chance that I will be moving to Norfolk from Philly soon. I might be wrong, but the housing scene seems very bad in Norfolk (at least around ODU ). Not many options, mostly old buildings, and most apartments have really bad reviews. I am looking for a studio or one-bedroom, and my budget is around 1500 at most. Safety, walkability, and having restaurants and grocery shops around the place are my priorities. I also don't want to fight with rats/roaches/mold inside my place. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. My daily commute will be from the apartment to ODU, and I don't really know much about the public transportation in Norfolk, but I would be open to live futher incase there is a reliable public transportation line available to ODU.

Thank you.

My company is working to staff a contract we've won supporting MSC in Norfolk. These are the roles we are looking to fill:

IT Project Manager

Network Engineer

Senior Enterprise Architect

Senior HW/SW Install Technician

Test Engineer

If you have a minimum of a SECRET level clearance and feel you might be qualified, get your resume in order and then hit me up so I can put you in touch with my recruiting team. Thanks!

Does anyone know of restaurants and/or bars that do it up for the holidays? If you've ever been to Birdies in RVA, that's the vibe I'm looking for! TIA

The aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush is back in the Middle East, supporting the U.S. war against Iran after its first port stop in more than six months at sea.

The Norfolk-based carrier arrived in Phuket, Thailand, on Oct. 4 for a five day port visit. The crew of nearly 5,000 sailors were provided tours and attended a U.S. vs. Thailand soccer match before leaving last Friday. It was the ship’s first port visit since leaving Norfolk on March 31, according to the U.S. State Department.

USS Bush has been in the Middle East supporting the U.S. war against Iran. USS Bush had been out to sea for more than six months without a break. 

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/military-veterans/2026-10-14/the-crew-of-the-norfolk-based-uss-george-hw-bush-is-back-in-the-middle-east-after-a-brief-break

Norfolk’s Bureau of Cemeteries oversees more than 182,000 graves spanning eight historic municipal sites, including Elmwood Cemetery.

City ordinance requires municipal crews to mow and trim every two weeks, leaving little time for detailed preservation work beyond basic groundskeeping. 

To fill the gap, the city relies on a public-private partnership with the nonprofit Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation, which organizes volunteers to clean headstones, remove ivy and repair deteriorating monuments.

Read more here: https://www.whro.org/local-government/2026-10-14/how-norfolk-maintains-tens-of-thousands-of-graves-at-its-historic-cemeteries

The owner said one of the employees created it.

The Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival this weekend will transform the verdant Ghent park into a free two-day event featuring more than 115 artists, musicians and food vendors.

The festival includes activities and educational tables for children and artists across various media, including glass, sculpture, photography and painting.

Proceeds from the twice-yearly arts festivals go to Hope House Foundation, the only Virginia organization that provides support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities exclusively in their homes.

The fall festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday's musical lineup includes TA Gatling (rock and soul), Tiara & Andrew (alt folk and pop), Jade Loving (pop and rock) and the Indie rock act Community Witch, which will play at the award party beginning at 5.

Sunday's entertainment includes singers from the Virginia Opera, alt-rockers Mike Gomas Jr. and The LifeHacks, and jazz rock act Big Stupid Circle.

The spring and fall festivals generate $80,000, which is used for medical and dental care, clothing, housing and food assistance.