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1. Norfolk councilman calls for change after deadly Young Terrace shooting (wtkr.com subscription) — A Norfolk city councilman is urging more community-based violence prevention after a 38-year-old man was fatally shot in Young Terrace on Tuesday. He's calling for additional funding, neighborhood "eyes and ears," and trauma support so children and residents in public housing aren't forced to accept recurring gunfire as normal life.
2. Sen. Mark Warner announces $1 million for Norfolk affordable housing project (13newsnow.com) — Norfolk is getting a $1 million federal boost to redevelop the long-vacant Globe Iron site into new affordable housing and commercial space, with more policy changes on the way. City leaders say this money, plus the new ROAD to Housing Act, could reshape zoning and redevelopment across Norfolk, including places like MacArthur Center and Military Circle, starting with decisions expected this fall.
3. 3 hours from D.C., a massive 26,000-sq. ft. conservatory is opening next month at Virginia's largest botanical garden, featuring an elevated skywalk & several permanent Chihuly blown glass art… (secretdc.com) — Norfolk Botanical Garden will open its new Garden of Tomorrow conservatory on September 12, bringing a 26,000-square-foot desert-and-tropical biome, elevated skywalk, and major Dale Chihuly glass installations to Norfolk. The expansion adds hands-on environmental education spaces and honors the African American WPA workers who originally shaped the garden's iconic azaleas.
4. Defense bill targets military housing with $1.8 billion (wtkr.com) — From Norfolk, reporters detail how this year's defense bill steers $1.8 billion toward new barracks and military family housing, plus stronger standards for fixing problems. The measure could significantly affect Hampton Roads service members, including expanded guaranteed housing for domestic violence victims in military housing for up to 180 days.
5. Norfolk food bank sees growing demand amid SNAP changes (wtkr.com) — Norfolk's regional food bank says demand is now 30% higher than at the height of COVID, as SNAP changes leave shelves barer and more families turning to charity. Touring the Norfolk facility, Rep. Bobby Scott criticized recent federal cuts and urged restoring benefits, while food bank leaders asked locals for donations, volunteers, and continued support.
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