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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. NSU Exhibition & Conference Connect Black Experience & 250th Anniversary (thenewjournalandguide.com) — Norfolk residents can visit a free exhibition at Norfolk State University exploring 250 years of Black American history and culture, open now through November 2 at the James Wise Gallery. The university will also host a free, one-day conference on October 27 bringing together scholars, artists, and community members to discuss Black scholarship, art, and cultural memory in America.
2. Public input sought on plans to address train crossing delays (pilotonline.com) — Norfolk drivers are facing some of the region's worst train delays, with nine of Hampton Roads' 25 highest-priority crossings located in the city, including the top five trouble spots like Hampton Boulevard near Naval Base Norfolk. Transportation planners are finalizing a rail crossings study and are asking residents to submit comments by Oct. 14, helping shape which fixes get pursued with state and federal funding.
3. Family, former coach remember 16-year-old shot, killed near Norview High School (wtkr.com) — Norfolk neighbors gathered near Norview High School to mourn 16-year-old Kevon Drumgold, days after a shooting there left him dead and two other teens injured. As family and his former coach remembered his efforts to change and care for his young daughters, community members called for more youth programs, parental involvement, and civic engagement to prevent future violence.
4. Collective bargaining debate continues across Hampton Roads as cities weigh employee needs, budgets (13newsnow.com) — Norfolk is hosting mayors and local leaders this week as Hampton Roads cities wrestle with whether and how to allow collective bargaining for public employees, from police to sanitation workers. The discussion could shape future pay, benefits, and tax pressures in Norfolk and neighboring localities, so residents are encouraged to understand the options and weigh in as frameworks are developed.
5. Congressman renews call for independent review in Angelina Resendiz case (13newsnow.com) — In Norfolk, a Texas congressman is again urging the Navy to order an independent investigation into the 2025 killing of sailor Angelina Resendiz, who was stationed at Naval Station Norfolk. He and advocates say key questions remain about the accused sailor's background, prior abuse allegations, and whether the Navy missed chances to intervene despite recent policy reforms.
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