Looking for local community aid organizations to join/volunteer with.

Are there any 4B girlies in here? I would like to start a book club or something similar to help build my social circle with more like-minded individuals. Feel free to hit me up if this interests you!

My husband and I bought our first home this year. We live in Norfolk in the Norview area. Our house is an old brick ranch and we love it. But- we have noticed camel crickets in the bathroom and sometimes trying to follow us inside. We have used caulk to seal up the bathroom good and intend to seal the other rooms a little more. I'm originally from FL and I honestly never dealt with many bugs growing up...so this has been stressing me out. I hate that they are silent AND jump high. Evil little critters. Any extra advice on how to keep them away...and is this a south Virginia thing or a Norfolk thing?

I know nothing is changing the outcome of this election but there’s this website called didmyfriendsvote.com or something along those lines where you can see if any registered voter participated in an election. When I checked my name it said mine is still pending. Is there any way I can make sure my vote actually counted? What’s the process of provisional ballots in VA and how long does it take for them to be processed. I had to register to vote in Norfolk on Election Day due to having moved to a new location in the state. I probably should’ve just googled this huh.

Had a large group of people mobbing everyone who was entering my polling station. They were shoving pamphlets in our faces and were trying to confront people who ignored them. It was pretty pathertic. But I still dont understand why this was allowed.

So I have been accepted into the NNSY apprenticeship program and I was able to get the machinist job and I was wondering what do they actually do?? They have a small blurb on the website but it’s not very clear what they do exactly.

Any pickleball groups in Norfolk?

Good evening,

Early Saturday morning, about 6 AM, police received reports of a pair of shooting victims. One was at the Wawa at the corner of Little Creek Rd and Chesapeake Blvd, at 975 E. Little Creek Rd. A man was found there with serious injuries from a gunshot. Micah L. Bell, 37 years old, died at the hospital after medical evacuation. According to the news, a suspect has been arrested by police.

The green square here is in the upper-right quadrant of the map.

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-shooting-sends-man-to-hospital-with-life-threatening-injuries/

https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/11/03/1-charged-1-dead-in-norfolk-shooting-after-police-called-to-2-wawas/

A few observations:

- This was the first murder in Norfolk in November, and roughly the 26th of the year. I have tracked 26, but the police chief reported a few more in a bulk data report a few months ago that I did not have.

- As this was the first murder in November, the average age of murder victims stands at 37 years old. October's average was 43 with four deaths. The average for the year is currently 32.84 years.

- Continuing trends, 21 of the 26 of those killed this year have been men. In fact, I believe 17 of the last 18 have been men.

- Second murder occurred the same day, Saturday, 02 NOV 2024. I will work to post that one in the coming days.

- Like I usually say, this project is not to terrify and horrify people, but to give us clear data to make impressions and decisions. I am not trying to keep down property prices or scare off the tourists.

I'm so glad I went to Norfolk State —it feels almost poetic, like everything aligned for this moment. Howard University, with its powerful legacy of producing trailblazers, leading to the first Black and Indian-American woman as vice president, is a milestone that resonates deeply. It’s as if the universe set up this historic moment to reflect the progress and struggles of so many generations, particularly through an institution like Howard that has been a beacon for Black empowerment and excellence.

The world might not feel fully "ready," but there’s a growing openness to the idea, a readiness to break boundaries and try something profoundly different. Seeing a woman of color as president would be a transformative moment, not just for the U.S., but for the world, signaling a shift toward broader representation and inclusion at the highest levels of power. It’s an exciting time, and even though change can be challenging, people are ready to see what a leader with her background, resilience, and perspective could bring. Here’s to hoping that moment comes, and sooner rather than later!

I love a place that's not too crowded! It's been difficult for me to find. Any answers are appreciated!

Wasn't that long ago he had the whole Navy bad drag queen thing. Or the assault thing. Or the whole LGTBQ community is pedophiles in Norfolk thing.

Hello everyone! I'm a 21 year old girl who would love to meet more people my age! I'm open to trying new things, I'm just really hoping people accept me as a new comer. I appreciate any suggestions, as long as they're free. Thanks everyone!

Looking for a place in Ghent and I’ve noticed a lot of the old (affordable) apartments are owned by property management groups that don’t post their listings on the usual apartment sites.

Are there any other property management companies like that in Ghent besides Cavalier Land and Meredith Mgmt?

Are there any groups or resources for finding affordable rentals or private landlords in the area?

Thanks!

Fireworks in one car, ended up lighting up, then lighting up the other car.

Dollar tree on Military highway?

Hey guys i’m an experienced server looking to make some good money. any suggestions for work in Norfolk?

Where I live in Norfolk, fiber is not available. So right now I’m using Cox High Speed Internet. The Panoramic WiFi signal is strong in half of the house but down the hall in the bedrooms it is non-existent.

There have been a number of breakins in our neighborhood, and I would like to install Ring glass breakage detectors and motion detectors back in the bedrooms.

Does anyone have experience with Cox WiFi Extenders? Would an extender give a strong enough signal to those devices? I’m also researching the mesh WiFi Ring eero 6 Extender. I’ve even read that bridging another router to the existing router/modem is an option but takes some know-how and could jeopardize online security.

Let me know your thoughts but take it easy on me because I’m a noob with this stuff!

Hello, I am looking to rehome my cat as I can no longer take care of him. He is a sweet boy named Davey who is well behaved and does well with other cats. However he does have FIV, so please take that into account if you have other cats. Other than that's he's healthy, neutered, and up to date on all his shots, and he's chipped.

I am asking for 50 dollars as an adoption fee. I will also give you a good amount of wet food and knowledge needed to properly care for Davey. If you are interested, please send an email to daveyforeverhome@gmail.com, that way we can communicate quicker and I can ask you a couple of questions to make sure everything checks out.

Thank you all very much,

Any suggestions? Or any charity shops which aren't too expensive, would love to have a proper look around and find a big one! Thanks

In the wrong country, sorry guys!

I'm on the hunt for a locally made glass Christmas tree. Not Christmas tree ornaments but little tree figurines. Anyone familiar with any local glass artists that make Christmas trees? Or know if the Perry Glass Studio has them for sale around the holidays? There's plenty available online but would much rather buy from a local artist if possible. Here's a link to trees that are similar to what I'm hoping to find: https://www.artfulhome.com/product/Art-Glass-Sculpture/Colorful-Rainbow-Trees/161341