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🌱 Opposition To Rezoning Of Norfolk Church + Free COVID Tests

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Carla, your host of the Norfolk Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in Norfolk:

  1. Free at-home rapid coronavirus test kits are being offered at Norfolk public libraries. The test kits, provided by the Virginia Department of Health, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participating libraries include Norfolk Public Library, Slover Library, Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch and Richard A. Tucker Memorial Branch.(The Virginian-Pilot)
  2. Community members are concerned that a developer's plan to turn the historic Park Place United Methodist Church in Norfolk into high-end apartments will further gentrify the neighborhood. Beverly McDonald spoke in opposition to the plan stating that the redevelopment will create an imbalance in the community. The Norfolk City Council already voted in favor of rezoning the property, owned by Monument Properties, from institutional to multi-family. (The Virginian-Pilot)
  3. In an effort to crack down on violence and deter crime in the downtown area, the City of Norfolk announced its plans to increase patrols Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. In addition there will be unannounced visits from the Planning Department, Fire Marshal's Office, Departments of Planning and Neighborhood Services, and the City's Attorney's office. The increase in police and agency presence is in response to the shooting of five people on Granby Street earlier in the month. (13newsnow.com WVEC)

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Today in Norfolk:

  • Virtual Tech Wednesdays at Little Creek Branch Library (5:00 PM)
  • Foster Care Virtual Information Session at Online Location (6:00 PM)
  • GEN ZEN - LGBTQ+ Affirming Group Therapy at Online Location (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Check out a city by city listing of Easter-inspired community fun this year complete with Easter egg hunts, bunny photos, and more. (WAVY.com)
  • Scroll through the latest housing listings in the Norfolk area. Photos, specs and links to the agency listings are at your fingertips. (Norfolk Patch)
  • Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Poetry on the Pavement exhibition this Friday, Apr. 1 at the Offside Gallery, MacArthur Center. The event sponsored by Offsite Gallery, MacArthur Center, The Muse Writers, and Norfolk ARTS, will showcase 25 poems by 20 authors who live, work or attend school in Norfolk. (City of Norfolk Government)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

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