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Teal window panes display a white circular logo reading "Norfolk Virginia" around "Waterside District" in distressed lettering.

Inside and Outside at Waterside

The question on many minds for years, “What are they doing to do with Waterside?” has since been changed to,...

The Market Norfolk red brick sign above a wood-ceilinged entrance labeled Waterside District, with hanging Edison bulbs.

Summer Events at Waterside

Photo by Jim Pile Here's a look at some upcoming summer events at Norfolk's Waterside District: MAY May 26: Freedom Friday...

Three soft tacos with grilled fish, slaw, green salsa, crema and microgreens on a white plate with a silver fork.

Five Fish Tacos to Try

There’s something about rising temperatures that lures us to our favorite Mexican restaurant for a round of fish tacos. But...

An older man with white hair and glasses smiles while resting his hands on a woven willow stick structure.

Villa Tempesta at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

The second graders’ eyes bugged, and their mouths fell open as they entered a walled-off garden and spied a giant...

A singer in a blue vest and striped shirt plays an electric upright bass on stage while a keyboardist and drummer perform behind him.

BJ Griffin Mixes Music Styles to Captivate Audiences

Growing up in Detroit, Mich., a couple of houses down from Hitsville U.S.A.—Motown’s first headquarters, founded by Barry Gordy in...

The Market at Waterside brick facade with a red sign reading "MARKET" under a cloudy sky, with a street lamp beside it.

Restaurants at Norfolk’s Waterside District

Harbor Club will boast incredible waterfront views, a stylish interior, an outdoor veranda and a signature food and drink menu...

One Flock at Paradise Creek Nature Park

Scottish artist Rob Mulholland, known for his creations depicting the interplay between humans and nature, has displayed his environmental sculptures...

A smiling man in sunglasses and a green Shamrock Marathon shirt runs on a boardwalk beside a sandy beach.

The Running Man

​ Photo by Jim Pile Ashok Arora is always on the run. As the owner of five local eateries—Masala Bites...

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Left Side: Pride Assemblies in Public Schools

When Cox High School announced late last year that it planned to hold a student-organized gay-pride assembly, some people—predictably—voiced opposition....

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Right Side: Pride Assemblies in Public Schools

I remember the fat kid in high school. Of course, there was more than one, but I specifically remember this...

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