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Downtown Norfolk’s First Fridays to return in August after 4-year absence
The Downtown Norfolk Council is bringing back its popular First Fridays block party series for the first time since 2021.
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Maryland loses triple-A bond rating from Moody’s rating agency
Maryland had received a triple-A bond rating from Moody’s since 1973.
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Wisconsin judge argues prosecutors can’t charge her with helping a man evade immigration agents
Attorneys argue that she has legal immunity for her actions as a judge.
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Nearly 6 decades after her first college try, Toano woman will graduate from W&M
"I always thought one day I’d go back and finish what I started,” says Lynn Trott, who graduates from William & Mary on Friday.
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![Admirals forward Filip Fornaa Svensson (10) is shoved to the ice by Lions defender Chris Jandric (8)The Norfolk Admirals faced the Lions de Trois-Rivieres in game five of the ECHL North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 11, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Admirals game five")
Photos: Admirals drop game five in overtime
The Lions de Trois-Rivieres defeated the Norfolk Admirals 1-0 in overtime in game five of the ECHL North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 11, 2025. -
![Princess Anne’s Josiah Roberts (7) celebrates his goal in the first half. Kellam faced Princess Anne at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 9, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Kellam at Princess Anne SOC")
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![Trois-Rivieres goaltender Luke Cavallin (33) blocks a shot from Norfolk forward Jack O’Leary (17). The Norfolk Admirals faced the Lions de Trois-Rivieres in game three of the ECHL North Division Finals at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 8, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Admirals ECHL playoffs")
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![Hickory pitcher Sydney Floyd throw a pitch during a game at Western Branch High School on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill for The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Western Branch vs Hickory Sotball")
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![Norfolk Academy forward Summer Fine (10) is celebrated by teammates after scoring early in the game. Norfolk Academy defeated Walsingham Academy in the TCIS tournament semifinal in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 7, 2025. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "TCIS Semi GSOC")
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![First Colonial, the defending Class 5 state champions, has now won 13 in a row, including a win over then-No. 2 Cox. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "Cox at FC bsb")
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![Suzanne Phelps participates in a protest in support of immigrants outside the Norfolk Federal Building in downtown on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)]( "protest in support of immigrants")
Crime and Public Safety
Man charged with possessing child porn, accused of having ‘almost a million’ images
An Isle of Wight man was arrested Monday morning, and authorities accused him of being...
Sports
Norfolk Tides await new lease at Harbor Park: ‘Just hammering out some details’
As lawyers sort out the lease, which is likely to be a long-term deal, it’s...
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High school scoreboard: No. 1 Kellam wins in boys, girls soccer shutouts
Cox defeated Salem in girls lacrosse with a final score of 20-10.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Review: Virginia Beach bistro serves Cuban food with a fusion of flavors
The Cuban bakery and bistro features empanadas from four countries, as well as sandwiches, pastries...
Opinion
Editorial: Fall election will help determine the fate of constitutional amendments
Proposed constitutional amendments won’t appear on the ballot this fall, but elections for seats in...
National News
NJ Transit engineers could walk off the job Friday, leaving some 350,000 commuters in the lurch
NJ Transit, the nation’s third largest transit system, provides nearly 1 million weekday trips.
Military
Hegseth’s plan to cut senior military jobs could hit more than 120 high-ranking officers
The cuts would affect dozens of active duty officers across the five services.
National Politics
Funds from migrants sent back home help fuel some towns’ economies. A GOP plan targets that
Experts warn a tax on certain remittances could cause more illegal migration.
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Stylish outdoor clocks to upgrade your patio space
An outdoor clock is perfect for all those patio-loving, balcony-adoring, garden-making people out there.