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Good day Norfolk! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Norfolk's new drought rules change your daily water use now
  • What's inside Norfolk Botanical Garden's brand-new Garden of Tomorrow experience?
  • What Norfolk's prosecutor says about shooting a dog in self-defense

Also on today's calendar: "Native: Richard Wright & Paul Green" Play by Ian Finley and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Norfolk urges water conservation. Here's why and what it means for you (wavy.com) — Norfolk has activated a Condition II drought notification, meaning residents and businesses must immediately cut back on non-essential water uses like lawn watering, car washing, and filling pools as reservoirs run low. You're also urged to conserve indoors by shortening showers, fixing leaks, and only running full loads of laundry and dishes while monitoring updates at norfolk.gov/Reservoir.
   

2. Garden of Earthly Delights (veermag.com) — Norfolk residents can now explore the new Garden of Tomorrow at Norfolk Botanical Garden, featuring dramatic Dale Chihuly glass installations integrated with rare desert and tropical plants. The just-opened Perry Conservatory and Brock Entry Pavilion also introduce a plant-forward bistro, sustainable design, and exhibits that honor the garden's history while showcasing newly commissioned artworks created specifically to match local azalea colors.
   

3. Norfolk Neighbor Shoots and Kills One of Four Loose Dogs After a Woman Says She Was Attacked and Bitten in the Street (usacarry.com) — A recent Norfolk incident where a neighbor shot and killed one of four loose dogs after a woman reported being bitten is prompting scrutiny of both the dog owner and the shooter. Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi explains how prosecutors weigh owner negligence and whether deadly force against an animal is justified when someone faces immediate danger of serious injury.
   

4. 'Every Step Counts' sickle cell walk held at Norfolk State University (13newsnow.com) — Norfolk residents turned out at Norfolk State University for the annual "Every Step Counts" Sickle Cell Walk, raising money and awareness for local patients during Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Participants walked laps at Dick Price Stadium, then enjoyed a community step show, music, vendors, and refreshments while organizers stressed how vital support networks are for those living with the disease.
   

5. 9/11 grounded her plane in Canada; now, Norfolk flight attendant's story is on stage in 'Come From Away' (13newsnow.com) — A Norfolk flight attendant's harrowing 9/11 detour to Gander, Newfoundland is now reflected in the musical "Come From Away," currently on stage at the Wells Theatre in Norfolk. Corliss Fulton Pruden, who once worked at the theater, is revisiting both the trauma of that week and the kindness she experienced, turning the production into a powerful homecoming for her and local audiences.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

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