Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Norfolk public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
20 topics in development
Housing priorities and displacement
Housing and legislative priorities
Affordable housing monitoring
Absentee landlord accountability
Old Maury High School reuse
Dutch Bros Coffee drive-through
Hotel alcohol sales at 2630 Almeda Avenue
Short-term rental at 1024 Hillside Avenue
Vacant property at Lafayette Blvd and Tidewater Drive
Slover Library banquet hall and entertainment
Fire/Police Museum and Lululand Adventure Park
Short-term rental homestay at 8001 Simons Drive
Public Housing Demolition
Resident preference in housing programs
Pembroke Towers deferred maintenance
Homelessness and rental housing
Youth initiative and housing
Downtown development and public space access (R8)
Redevelopment and resident conditions
Military Circle redevelopment
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Norfolk from local and regional media.
Norfolk City Hall has internet connectivity issues on Election Day, more possible through out the week
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - It was a stressful Election Day for election workers in Norfolk City Hall as they navigated internet issues through out most of the day. As voters headed to the polls to cast their ballots at precincts throughout the Mermaid Cit...
Nov 5, 2026Norfolk EDA becomes first public body to potentially help fund direct flights to Europe
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The "critical first domino has fallen," according to those working to bring transatlantic flights to Norfolk International Airport. Wednesday, Norfolk's Economic Development Authority voted to pass a resolution that states, amon...
Nov 5, 2026Three Hampton Roads localities vote 'no' to sales tax increase used to fund school construction
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — York County, Isle of Wight County and Mathews County all voted no to a local sales tax increase of 1% percent to be used to pay for new construction or major renovation of schools within each of those localities. These local...
Nov 4, 2026Here’s who won local elections around Hampton Roads
Look up the winners of seats on councils and school boards from Western Tidewater to the Middle Peninsula and Eastern Shore.
Nov 4, 2026Virginia live local election results 2026
Virginia live local election results 2026 The Virginian-Pilot
Nov 4, 2026Police investigate gunshot disturbance at Tidewater Drive Walmart
Norfolk police are investigating a gunshot disturbance in the parking lot at the Tidewater Drive Walmart in Norfolk.
Nov 4, 2026Jury convicts man for deadly Ocean View shooting
A Norfolk jury convicted 30-year-old Trevonte Gerard Dugue of second-degree murder and using a firearm for the fatal shooting of Tyrone Jontrell Walker Jr. outside a Tinee Giant convenience store last year.
Nov 4, 2026Norfolk man faces murder charge for fatal February shooting
The video above is from WAVY's original coverage of this deadly shooting. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A 33-year-old Norfolk man has been charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in connection with a February shooting that left another man dea...
Nov 4, 2026Three persons of interest detained in Tidewater Walmart parking lot shooting: NPD
Three persons of interest have been detained in a possible shooting outside a Norfolk Walmart, according to police.
Nov 4, 2026Norfolk Police make an arrest in connection with homicide investigation
Nov 4, 2026Norfolk election results: Here’s who won
Norfolk election results: Here’s who won The Virginian-Pilot
Nov 4, 2026Police detain 3 people after shooting reported at Norfolk Walmart
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Three people have been detained after Norfolk police were called to the Tidewater Drive Walmart Wednesday afternoon for what investigators described as a gunshot disturbance. Norfolk Police confirmed they were called to the scen...
Nov 4, 2026