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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Norfolk Scope injury lawsuit just got thrown out
  • See how a Norfolk food pantry just got transformed overnight
  • Norfolk widow recounts deadly assault inside North Military Highway Walmart

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

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gross negligence claim against City of Norfolk is dismissed (valawyersweekly.com) — A recent appeals court decision upheld dismissal of a gross negligence lawsuit against the City of Norfolk over a woman's fall in the darkened Norfolk Scope Arena. Judges found the city took reasonable precautions by providing ushers to guide attendees, so its actions did not meet Virginia's high legal standard for gross negligence. Norfolk residents should note this ruling reinforces the city's protections in similar recreational facility injury claims.
   

2. Food Lion Feeds gives Norfolk food pantry a makeover (wavy.com) — A Norfolk food pantry just got a major boost, with Food Lion Feeds volunteers renovating Changing Lives 365 and stocking it with nutritious food to better serve local families. The makeover included new ceiling tiles, fresh paint, shelving, and donated staples, making the space more organized and welcoming as part of a broader Hunger Action Month effort.
   

3. Wife speaks exclusively to WTKR about fight with Walmart employee in Norfolk that led to husband's death (wtkr.com) — A 77-year-old man died after an alleged assault inside the Walmart on North Military Highway in Norfolk, and his wife is now publicly describing the confrontation that began with a dispute over a shopping cart. Two adults face second-degree murder charges, a 17-year-old former employee faces multiple felony counts, and the victim's family is grieving while calling for justice.
   

4. Norfolk parents voice concerns over school consolidation plan (wtkr.com) — Norfolk parents are pushing back as Norfolk Public Schools move forward with closing Granby, Tarrallton, Lindenwood, and P.B. Young elementary schools after the 2026-27 year and consolidating students elsewhere. Families are worried about academic performance at receiving schools, transportation changes, and how resources will follow students, with more community meetings scheduled today for Lindenwood and P.B. Young.
   

5. Norfolk 9/11 stair climb honors first responders 25 years later (13newsnow.com) — Norfolk Fire-Rescue and the Norfolk Fire Foundation brought residents and firefighters together at Norfolk Scope for a 9/11 stair climb honoring first responders 25 years after the attacks. Participants climbed the equivalent of 110 stories and raised funds for Vigilant Watch, which supports first responder families across Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore.
   

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