Newtowne South Civic League

10/25/2025

Hi Everyone,

There are lots of fun events taking place this week! Please share the following information with your contacts. If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a great weekend!

NSU Homecoming!!!

It's homecoming weekend for Norfolk State!



Here's what you need to know:



The parade will step off from Booker T. Washington High School at 8 a.m. The parade route runs from E. Virginia Beach Boulevard at Park Avenue east to Merrimac Market. The parade will turn right on Merrimac, then right on Corprew Avenue before ending at the university’s Gate 4. The parade will end at 10 a.m.



Temporary "No Parking" signs will be installed ahead of game day in specific areas. Fans are expected to abide by this signage, as well as the permanent "No Parking" signs, and ticketing/towing will be enforced. If you need to report a parking violation during game day, please use the non-emergency police number: (757) 441-5610.



Parking is limited around campus. Fans are encouraged to use the free parking at MacArthur Center as well as the free service of HRT’s light rail. MacArthur South and North Garages will provide free parking to fans attending the NSU parade, football game and concert. Fans can park at MacArthur beginning at 7 a.m. Fans arriving for the parade should plan to use the light rail from MacArthur. The NSU shuttle buses will be available from MacArthur South Garage two hours before kickoff and two hours after the game ends. HRT has expanded park ‘n ride services to accommodate fans attending the parade. Free park ‘n ride service will begin at 7 a.m.



The game will begin at 2 p.m. with tailgating on campus ending at 7 p.m. A concert at Echols Hall will begin at 8 p.m.



For more transit and parking details, visit www.norfolk.gov/NSUfootball.

ODU Homecoming!!!

Happy ODU Homecoming Week. Here is some information for the weekend.



Fireworks will be launched at Whitehurst Beach on Friday, October 24th at 7:30 PM, and will last approximately 10 minutes.
Kickoff has been set for 12:00 Noon on October 25th for the football game.
Kaufman Mall and tailgate lots will open at 8 AM on October 25th
There will not be a traditional parade due to the earlier start time of the game, and streets around campus will not be closed.
Lawn signs with info about the fireworks and kickoff will be placed in the Lamberts Point and Larchmont Neighborhoods.

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Norfolk State University is gearing up for an exciting football season! Here’s what fans need to know as they plan their travel and parking arrangements. 

04/19/2025

Hello neighbors,

Wednesday, April 23rd the meeting will be held at the Island on Stanwix Sq. We have the fire dept coming to teach you cpr and other life saving techniques. Bring a chair and join us. If you are unable to open the flyer it will start at 6:00. If it rains we will reschedule for May 28th, that is our next meeting. Saturday May 24th we will have a Clean the neighborhood at 11:00. Hope you come out and join us.

10/03/2023

The Department of Utilities has seen a recent increase in customer questions and concerns related to their HRUBS bills. The following provides some background and plans to address customer questions moving forward.

Background:

Rates for all City of Norfolk services on the combined utility bill, including water and wastewater, went through a regular annual increase in July (www.norfolk.gov/utrates).

HRSD similarly increased their rates as part of their annual schedule (https://www.hrsd.com/sites/default/files/assets/Documents/pdfs/finance/RateSchedule/HRSD-FY2024RateSchedule.pdf).

In the same month, we experienced inclement weather events and meter reader staffing shortages from our vendor, both resulting in longer billing periods (some as long as a 48-day cycle). This staffing shortage also impacted the neighboring cities of Virginia Beach and Suffolk.

Historically, water usage is higher in the summer months (i.e., lawn watering, washing cars, pools, etc.)


Way Ahead:

The Utilities meter reading contractor is working to stabilize the work force and get back to the normal billing schedule. Utilities staff is in communication with the contractor daily on these efforts. In an effort to communicate with our customers, Utilities posted an advisory explaining this to the webpage www.norfolk.gov/5191/Question-About-My-Billon Friday, September 23rd.

The Utilities Department is working with Communications to share this information on social media and the information will also be shared with our customers on upcoming HRUBS bills. Customers can reach out to utilities customer service at (757) 664-6700 for more information, or they can visit www.norfolk.gov/5191/Question-About-My-Bill.

In the long term, the Department of Utilities is improving operational efficiency, resiliency, and customer service through an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project for water meters. AMI enables the application of technologies, such as advanced meters and other sensors, to enable improved flow of information between customers and the City of Norfolk and to provide customers and the utility with data on water usage. With AMI, customers can better manage water usage and protect against high bills. The AMI project is funded in the CIP from FY24 – FY27.

Access an explanation of the rates we charge for water and sewer services.

08/15/2023

Human Services Relocating Customer Service Operations
Temporary move to the Attucks Theatre effective Monday, Aug. 21
NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk’s Department of Human Services is temporarily relocating its vital customer service operations to the Attucks Theatre (1010 Church St., Norfolk, VA 23510) to accommodate essential building renovations at its current facility.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 21, residents seeking assistance with benefit programs, housing support for children and families, safety and wellness support and other essential programs will find the team ready to provide service at the Attucks Theatre weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Protective services and programs will continue serving residents around the clock. Residents seeking public assistance can apply online anytime.
The Attucks Theatre was selected as an alternative site as it is equipped to accommodate all essential services with the same convenience and access currently provided at the department’s primary site on Monticello Ave. Building renovations at its permanent facility are expected to be completed in early 2024.
Norfolk Human Services understands the significance of these services and the team remains steadfast in its commitment to serve and support residents. Anyone requiring assistance is encouraged to visit www.norfolk.gov/humanservices or call (757) 664-6000.

Effective Monday, Aug. 21
Norfolk Human Services
Temporary Customer Service Location
Attucks Theatre (1010 Church St.)
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Weekdays

Browse through information on adoption and foster care, adult services, children's services, resources for seniors, and homelessness.

07/03/2023

This page is for posting neighborhood events and information from the City of Norfolk!

07/03/2023

TRASH WILL BE PICKED UP TOMORROW JULY 4TH!!!

06/08/2023

Block-By-Block Basics – On June 22 at 6:00 p.m., Neighborhood Services will be hosting a virtual NBN Academy session to share the basics of submitting an application for a Block-By-Block Neighborhood Pride grant. Visit https://nbnacademy.eventbrite.com to register.

Meet the Chief – Councilwoman Royster is sponsoring a community meeting to meet the new police chief on June 28th at the Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at 6pm.

The Neighbors Building Neighborhoods (NBN) Academy is about supporting safe, healthy, inclusive neighborhoods! Norfolk residents can enroll in NBN courses at no cost and use this information to build capacity in your neighborhoods.

04/07/2023

Hello Everyone,

Here is some information for your awareness. I hope you find this helpful, and I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Norfolk Alerts - For the most up-to-date information from the City of Norfolk, I encourage you to sign up for Norfolk Alerts today so you can receive updates as soon as they are made available. You can sign up here: www.norfolk.gov/alert. You’re also encouraged to monitor the city’s website (www.norfolk.gov/) as well as the city’s Facebook and Twitter platforms for the latest information.

MyNorfolk App - Download the myNorfolk app today, available on Google Play and the App Store! You can report a concern or create a service request and track its progress. You can also visit www.mynorfolk.org or call Norfolk Cares at 757-664-6510.

Your Norfolk. Your Life. The Official City of Norfolk Newsletter - Check out the March City of Norfolk resident newsletter here! For previous newsletters and to sign up to receive this monthly newsletter directly, visit: www.norfolk.gov/4599/E-Newsletter!

Ignite 2023! Speaker Series - As part of this year’s theme, Ignite 2023! Spark Community Change, the Department of Neighborhood Services is hosting a speaker series in March and April! The series concludes with Good Organizational Practices with Carlos Clanton on Wednesday, April 26th! Space is limited for these sessions, so reserve your spot today! For more information and to register, please see the attached flyer and visit https://nbnacademy.eventbrite.com/

Black Girls Tennis Club – 7 weeks of group tennis clinics for ages 10-18. (flyer attached)

Special Waste Collection Event @ Norview High School - Join Keep Norfolk Beautiful for a *FREE* drive-thru, drop-off Special Waste Collection Event on April 15 at Norview High School from 9:00 AM - Noon.

Parks and Recreation Activities – Parks and Recreation sent over a number of attached flyers for upcoming activities.



A Summer of Learning – see below

www.norfolk.gov


10/27/2022

10/27/2022

Tonight we had four Ward 4 candidates, John "JP" Paige and Phillip Hawkins (City Council) and running for NPS School Board Leon Rouson (re-election) and Tiffany R. Moore-Buffaloe.

Don't forget to VOTE on Tuesday, November 8th at our new location, Calvary Revival Church!