🌱New Park Construction Begins Soon + Free Thanksgiving Meals

Happy Monday, Norfolk! Let's get this day started. Here's what's going on in Norfolk today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and windy. High: 54 Low: 34.

Here are the top stories today in Norfolk:

1. The Kroc Center in Norfolk will be partnering with the Salvation Army Hampton Roads to host a Thanksgiving meal drive-thru on Sunday, Nov. 21. Those who attend can drive or walk up to receive a free Thanksgiving meal from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 1401 Ballentine Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. (WAVY.com)
2. After years of talking about what to do with a community hub in Norfolk, crews are moving forward with building a new park. Norfolk city leaders say crews plan to start construction this winter and the park is set to be completed in 2023. The site is located at the intersection of Norview Avenue and Sewells Point Road. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
3. The Omegas of Norfolk and the Hampton Roads Uplift Foundation handed out over 300 free Thanksgiving meals this past Saturday. (WAVY.com)

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