🌱 The Tide Extension + Norfolk State's 16th Seed

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing around Norfolk today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 69 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

1. The Norfolk Federation of Teachers is speaking out about the School Board's lack of public comment before voting on the next school year's budget. The Norfolk School Board will vote on the superintendent's budget proposal on Wednesday. The President of the Norfolk Federation of Teachers is encouraging the community to attend the meeting in an effort to confront the board. (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
2. Norfolk State is facing Baylor during March Madness. Norfolk State will be placed as the 16th seed while Baylor, defending champions, are placed in the first seed. Head Coach Robert Jones was not hoping for the 16th seed but sees this as an opportunity to prove themselves. (WAVY.com)
3. The Tide will potentially be extended to the Military Circle Redevelopment Area. The new line would pick travelers up from the Newtown Road station and drop them off at two new stops. The first stop would be at Sentara Leigh Hospital and the second stop would be at the newly redeveloped Military Circle. (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Mobile Foodbank At The YMCA Family Center on Granby (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Naval Station Norfolk's Fleet and Family Support Center's Anchored In Respect celebrates Women's History Month. Click to watch the commemorative video. (Facebook)
• In celebration of National Learn About Butterflies Day, which took place yesterday, Norfolk Botanical Garden shared some butterfly facts. Virginia has an incredible diversity of butterflies. (Facebook)
• Great American Cleanup is Mar. 26. Click to register a cleanup of your neighborhood with the City of Norfolk. (Twitter)

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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.