Million Bulb Walk Dates + New Internet Option + 10-Vehicle Crash

Morning, neighbors! Sean Peek here with your brand-new Norfolk Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 79 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Norfolk and the surrounding communities today:

1. The Million Bulb Walk will return to Norfolk Botanical Garden this holiday season. Millions of lights will be put up around the garden and turned on each night from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 12th to Jan. 2nd. Tickets can be purchased online or in-person for an additional $5 fee. (WAVY.com)
2. By late spring of 2022, some Norfolk residents can expect to have a second option for an internet service provider. MetroNet, the new provider coming to Norfolk to challenge Cox, hasn't revealed which areas of the city will get access to their internet first. The first neighborhoods should get a construction notice in the mail in October. (The Virginian-Pilot)
3. A 10-vehicle crash blocked the southbound lanes of the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel yesterday afternoon. (wtkr.com)
4. It's reported that more children were admitted to the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in September with COVID-19 symptoms than at any other point in the pandemic. (wtkr.com)
5. Portsmouth police are investigating a suspicious package found at a Wawa convenience store on Frederick Boulevard Friday afternoon. (WAVY.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Free Fall Family Mini Photo Sessions - Virginia Beach (9:00 AM)
• A Brother's Revival: An Allman Brothers Legacy Band feat. David "Rook" Goldflies - Elevation 27 (8:00 PM)
• Church Street Jazz Series: Najee Live In Concert - Harrison Opera House (8:00 PM)
• Skydog: A Tribute To The Allman Brothers Band - 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.