🌱 5th Grader Writes Book + Public Housing Lawsuit Dismissed

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mild with clouds and sun. High: 65 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories in Norfolk today:

1. A Norfolk Academy fifth-grader has used his gift of storytelling to do something he's never done before: Write a book. After about a year of writing, editing, and going through the publishing process, Adam Musselmani wrote VIP Fruits. (WAVY.com)
2. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Norfolk's plans to redevelop the St. Paul's public housing complexes. The final order was issued on Tuesday after both sides reached an agreement to move forward that includes the assurance that all current residents of the Tidewater Gardens public housing complex who want to return to the area following the redevelopment, will have the opportunity to do so. The move ends nearly two years of litigation brought by group of public housing residents and progressive New Virginia Majority advocates. (WAVY.com)
3. A drive-thru food distribution event in Norfolk aims to feed hundreds of local military families. (wtkr.com)
4. Norfolk State University and the city of Norfolk hosted a forum to address the challenges of violence, poverty, food deserts, the digital divide, community redevelopment, and other issues in the city. (Press Release Desk )
5. The mother of a slain Norfolk man has put up a billboard to seek answers and peace .(13newsnow.com WVEC)

Today in Norfolk:

• Upper James Watershed Tree Planting - Brock Environmental Center - Chesapeake Bay Foundation (10:00 AM)
• Lighthouse Point Oyster Cage Cleaning (10:00 AM)
• Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Marketplace (12:00 PM)
• YOUth Matter - LGBT Life Center (2:00 PM)
• Moonlight Dinner Gala - Hampton Roads Chamber (6:00 PM)
• The Munchies presents Anderson .Paak Night brought to you by The Fellas at Elevation 27 (8:00 PM)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.