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Everything in & around Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the greater Hampton Roads/Tidewater/Coastal Virginia region.

Everything in & around Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and the greater Hampton Roads/Tidewater/Coastal Virginia region.


Moving to Norfolk? Welcome!

Local

Traffic & crime

City websites

Local news

Magazines & blogs

Hampton Roads Craft Beer Breweries, Brewpubs, Wineries & Distilleries

Local/independent theaters

Beaches & parks

Handy links

Meetups

Want to have one? Make a post suggesting a date/time/place to get the ball rolling!


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punk/rock shows?

I've been looking all around for some underground shows I could possibly go to as it's been hard to find any, I really like underground music so anything can work but I would just like some recommendations on any in the area.

4 Comments
2024/12/02
03:39 UTC

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Mahjong & Board Game Parlor in Virginia Beach

Wanna learn & play Mahjong? Well I've got news for you!
The first ever Board Game Mahjong Parlor within 6 hour driving radius has arrived in Virginia Beach!
We have 9 Automatic Mahjong Tables, 5 of which are for Riichi Mahjong!

We run fighting game tournaments, the first one will be SoulCalibur 2 on Friday, December 6th, 7 PM for $10!

People come for the games, but stay for the bidet (Heated)!

Setting Sun
Suite #105

4878 Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
757 470 0404
@ settingsunvb on Instagram!

5 Comments
2024/12/02
00:50 UTC

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Dog walker in portsmouth?

I am renting a home in Portsmouth, near Paradise Nature Park, for a couple of months. I will be traveling with my 14 year old standard poodle (the big kind) and will need a dog walker 3 days/week. Any recommendations?

5 Comments
2024/12/01
11:05 UTC

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Artists around the 757 area (Rnb, Rap)

Are there any local artists who are good? i would be willing to hear them. I’m 16 and i make music but live in the suffolk area. I just want to know how other peoples music around this area sounds.

2 Comments
2024/11/30
16:10 UTC

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Possibly Relocating for Work

Hi folks. I’m possibly relocating to Norfolk for work in the next few months. Office will be near downtown and I’ll be looking for a place to live relatively nearby-ish. I’m upper 30s m, single with a dog. From what I’m seeing, considering Ghent for sure, but open to other options. Generally looking for walkable neighborhoods with coffee and restaurants and maybe a brewery or two. Wondering what resources you’d recommend for apartment/townhome/house hunting? I’ve been browsing Zillow and apartments.com, but I’m sure there are better sites out there. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Have a great day!

13 Comments
2024/11/30
12:17 UTC

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Moving to the Area for work

Hi everyone, I’m considering moving to the Norfolk area to work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, coming from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and have a few questions:

  • What areas would you recommend looking at for housing?
  • Does anyone have a current WG pay scale? I’ve looked online but found it a bit confusing.
  • How is traffic and parking on the shipyard?
  • Any other tips or advice for someone new to the area?

Thanks in advance!

9 Comments
2024/11/30
04:24 UTC

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MacArthur on ice

Hey everyone, I’ve heard rumblings and seen news articles that the ice rink is coming back to MacArthur mall this year. I’ve heard it could be ready soon, but I haven’t seen a day or any formal announcements on it though. Does anyone here have anymore info on the dates? Thanks and happy holidays!

13 Comments
2024/11/29
23:30 UTC

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Is the Glimerton Canal between the Elizabeth River and Deep Creek (by the Dismal Swamp Lock) navigable by canoe?

I'm looking to see if I can canoe from Norfolk to the Dismal Swamp via the Glimerton Canal. The canal goes from the Upper Reach of the Elizabeth River at the St Juliens Creek intersection down in a direct line to the Deep Creek / Dismal Swamp Lock. I'd like to travel that path, it saves me about 5-6 miles.

Using Google maps I can see docks along the water from Rt 64/17 south, but I can't really see clear water north of there. There is a bridge at Shell road where it crosses the Canal. I can't see from the sat view if there is bridge there or just a culvert.

I only need about 6" of water to get through.

Thanks for your help!

3 Comments
2024/11/29
20:23 UTC

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Benny Damato's

Is it me or did the flavor quality of Benny's drastically decline? I had a couple slices from there the other day (1 cheese 1 pepp) and was shocked at how bad they were.

I'm curious to know what you all think? Any better pizza places with large single slices like this? I know the area pretty well and some of the pizza spots like Cogan's. Any recommendations?

29 Comments
2024/11/29
17:50 UTC

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Nor-fuck, Nor-folk, Nor-fick, Naw-fak, nah-fick

which one is the right way to pronounce it??

(i can say confidently as someone who’s lived in ocean view for my whole life that it’s nor-fick)

138 Comments
2024/11/29
14:27 UTC

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Employment help

Been having a hard time finding a job since leaving my cca job due to the hostile work environment. Would anyone have any suggestions as to where i could go from here and still make at least 19-20 bucks? I've been looking all month but no interviews much or nothing further than an interview.

6 Comments
2024/11/29
00:26 UTC

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Decorated Tree on Interstate 64 During the 1990s.

https://preview.redd.it/6gaiy92feq3e1.jpg?width=405&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d1d8f279b6fe4e27215c640638287fedbb5e4a6

Many people will remember a tree in the middle of Interstate 64 near the Mercury Boulevard interchange.The cedar tree stood in the median and was decorated for various holidays, including Christmas, Thanksgiving and Fourth of July.

Who was decorating it was a mystery, the only thing known for sure was they were fast and unpredictable.

For at least seven years the tree became an unofficial landmark, while decorations became more elaborate and frequent, the culprits remained a mystery.

On May 5, 1999 a State Trooper happened upon three people decorating the tree for Mother's Day. They were Sandra Paton, a Hampton nurse, and her son and daughter.

It was a rainy night and the trooper told them they had to stop and get off the Interstate. The son, Bruce Paton, returned to hang the tree to hang up one more decoration and was ticketed.

Finally identified, Sandra Paton, stated that her family would no longer decorate the tree. Her son pled guilty and paid his fine. Soon thereafter expansion of the interstate required the tree to be removed.

Sadly, Ms Paton passed away in July, 2014.

6 Comments
2024/11/29
00:03 UTC

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Hampton Roads drops the "R"??? [ Non-Rhotic American Dialects (R-Dropping) [OC]

50 Comments
2024/11/28
23:32 UTC

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Stay safe, Norfolk!

1 Comment
2024/11/28
23:01 UTC

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Need help replacing front door

I need someone with more experience than myself to help replace my front door and storm door. Possibly need the door frame replaced as well as paint on the new door. I can provide all materials needed for the job. I want to stay within budget on labor but am more than willing to pay a reasonable price.

0 Comments
2024/11/28
17:30 UTC

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/r/norfolk Weekend Event Thread

Let's talk about events happening in Hampton Roads this weekend! Post upcoming live music, pop-up markets, festivals, community fundraisers, yard/estate sales, group exercise classes, outdoor recreation events, and more.

Please include details about pricing, links to purchase tickets or RSVP your attendance, location addresses, parking information, and anything else that will help the event be successful.

0 Comments
2024/11/28
13:00 UTC

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Moving to Norfolk

Hello,

I am in the process of moving to Norfolk for work. I am new to the region and plan to get a car as soon as I land. If you have experience with good used car dealers it will be helpful.

I also plan to stay at an Airbnb for a month and am looking for an apartment downtown. Please suggest any good affordable apartments in the area.

Thanks!

34 Comments
2024/11/28
06:35 UTC

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18+ night life

is there anywhere bar/lounge to go dancing at that lets you in under 21?

11 Comments
2024/11/27
20:19 UTC

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Is there a bike path from Willoughby to Ocean View?

Is there a safe way to ride a bike from Willoughby to Ocean View? or East Ocean View?

8 Comments
2024/11/27
19:22 UTC

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Musicians interested in starting a group?

I used to play in heavy and emo bands years ago but got really into solo stuff and producing. I’d love to start a serious group/band locally. I’m a pretty accomplished guitar player and singer and have a decades experience producing.

Artists and bands I really like include: (Rock) Nothing But Thieves, Radiohead, The Strokes, The Killers: (R&B/Soul) Lucky Daye, Victoria Monet, Earth Wind and Fire: (pop/singer songwriter) Dijon, Finneas, Mk.gee, Hozier. I’m not really attached to genres I just gravitate towards artists and sounds that I like.

Looking for ppl with similar taste who also have production experience and want to write and release original material. Hopefully perform as well!

2 Comments
2024/11/27
18:38 UTC

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Speeding on Hampton Blvd

Thank you to the policeman giving tickets for speeding along the Blvd. Slow down please.

64 Comments
2024/11/27
18:04 UTC

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Beefing with Virginia Natural Gas

Hey y’all. Been living here for a few years now, and VNG got us good for a second year in a row.

Not a surprise bill or price hike. The family was greeted with a frigid home when we got in from work, conveniently after customer support hours.

Spoke to them this morning, and they “ACCIDENTALLY” terminated the account (which was in good standing). This would be easy to chock up to monopolistic incompetence…but here’s the kicker. THEY DID THE SAME THING TO US LAST WINTER.

They refuse to reactivate the gas to reestablish our account until Saturday. So now, we have to figure out how to do our own Thanksgiving dinner while the incompetent people at VNG get to enjoy theirs.

Anyone have any similar beef with VNG or hear of this happening to anyone else? Is there any avenue of voicing this to someone that actually gives a sht at the company? I’m near insane with rage at this point because there’s no way it accidentally happens twice to the same family at the same address.

13 Comments
2024/11/27
15:00 UTC

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Anyone know of a bar in Norfolk where I can do this?

40 Comments
2024/11/27
14:53 UTC

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