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Trevor Metcalfe @trevoremetcalfe.bsky.social · 52m

Planned upgrades to two underpass storm water pumps, some in the works since 2021, could have helped tame flooding from an Aug. 4 storm, according to a new Norfolk city report. My latest: www.pilotonline.com/2026/10/07/n...

pilotonline.com

Norfolk’s planned stormwater fixes could have improved flood response, report suggests

An after-action report on Norfolk’s Aug. 4 flooding highlights the importance of infrastructure improvements to stormwater pump systems. The report also says more could be done to visually warn driver...

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💀norfölkology🎃 @norfolkology.bsky.social · 2h

'... Heroes & Hounds, a one-of-a-kind community fundraiser hosted by Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center (FNACC) to benefit Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Elation Brewing Company. '

norfolk.gov

Norfolk’s Heroes Step Up to Help Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk’s first responders are trading emergency calls for the runway during Heroes & Hounds, a one-of-a-kind community fundraiser hosted by Friends of Norfolk Animal Ca

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💀norfölkology🎃 @norfolkology.bsky.social · 2h

'VDOT is closing the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) westbound this weekend in order to complete necessary repaving. The closure is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Friday, October 9 and continue until 5 a.m. Monday, October 12, with the opposite direction remaining open.'

norfolk.gov

IMPORTANT! VDOT Closing HRBT Westbound Oct. 9 - 12

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 2h

Fuck book banning! We read ‘em all! For Banned Book Week, we made a list of a few of our favorite banned books: buff.ly/Epm24Wq

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https://www.strandbooks.com/collections/2024-collections/banned-books.html

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Project Gutenberg @gutenberg.org · 6h

These Animals Go Through Menopause www.youtube.com/shorts/Z0w2q... #science #animals

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WHRO Public Media @whropublicmedia.bsky.social · 5h

Old Dominion University’s latest State of the Region report characterizes the Hampton Roads economy as one of contradictions, projecting 1.6% growth alongside rising unemployment and job losses.

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Federal policies, prices and a lack of housing stunt economic growth in Hampton Roads, study shows

Local cities can’t control federal and state economic policies, but economists say they can build more housing.

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Working Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 5h

#OtD 7 Oct 2023 after decades of occupation and apartheid armed Palestinians led by Hamas broke out of Gaza and attacked Israel. Israel responded with what is almost universally recognised now to be a genocide of the Palestinian people stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1294...

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Ken McLeod @kenmcld.bsky.social · 5h

"Federal headlight ‌standards for minimum and maximum brightness have not changed since 1997, @iihs-hldi.bsky.social noted" Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will appoint vehicle lighting manufacturers, motor vehicle equipment associations, and others to negotiate an update

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Discogs @discogsofficial.bsky.social · 4h

40 years ago today, Slayer released ‘Reign In Blood.’ The album set a new standard for heavy metal by pushing the genre to its extreme. Its brutal lyrics and relentless guitars are now in over 86,000 Collections on Discogs. Which song on ‘Reign In Blood’ do you play the loudest?

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💀norfölkology🎃 @norfolkology.bsky.social · 3h

Tim’s keyboard must’ve run out of numbers

As of 27 September 2026, at least 77,271 people (75,225+
Palestinians! and 2,046+ Israelis)
[71[81(9][10] have been reported killed in the Gaza war according to the Gaza Health Ministry (GHM) and Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including 270 journalists and media workers, "'! 120 academics, 12! and over 560 humanitarian aid workers,
[13] a number that includes 393 employees of UNRWA. 14. A study by OHCHR found that 70% of the Palestinians killed in residential
buildings or similar housing were women and children. 15][16]

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Virginia Mercury @virginiamercury.com · 4h

Virginia schools posted major gains under the state’s new accountability system, with 44% earning a “distinguished” rating — nearly double last year’s 23%. The share needing intensive support fell from 11% to 7%, while 99.7% are now fully accredited. virginiamercury.com/2026/10/07/v...

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Virginia doubles ‘distinguished’ schools as state accountability results show major gains • Virginia Mercury

Forty-four percent of Virginia schools earned the “distinguished” rating for exceeding state expectations in growth, achievement and readiness, a 21% performance leap from last year, as the state…

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 4h

Among those let go was the Orioles employee who played the role of Mr. Splash, the mascot-like figure who sprayed water on fans in the outfield at Camden Yards, per sources, as @Britt_Ghiroli reported last night. www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

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Orioles laying off members of business operations, including Mr. Splash

The exact number of employees affected wasn’t immediately clear.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 4h

Isaias will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast and much of the Southeast Friday into the weekend. Flash and urban flooding, along with isolated river flooding, will be possible. Visit hurricanes.gov for more.

Weather Prediction Center map showing the greatest flash flood risk over the next five days from Tropical Storm Isaias. A Moderate Risk (at least 40%) is highlighted along portions of the northern Gulf Coast near Mobile, Alabama. A broader Slight Risk (at least 15%) extends across much of Mississippi, Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, parts of Tennessee and Georgia, and portions of the Carolinas. Surrounding areas from the Gulf Coast through the Southeast are under a Marginal Risk.

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Daniel Bachman @danielbachman.bsky.social · 3h

We also have a folk archive directory that we're always adding to, so if anyone has any submissions for collections that are either in Virginia or contain significant VA folklore outside the state, let us know! Our directory also includes collections for sale and info private collections.

virginiafolkloresociety.org

Virginia Folk Archive Directory

Collections Public collections William and Mary Digital Collections: William & Mary Libraries Digital Collections Hampton University Museum: Archives – Hampton University Museum Virginia Tradit…

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Daniel Bachman @danielbachman.bsky.social · 3h

One of the coolest parts of reviving the Virginia Folklore Society is getting this website up to help promote events, journal submissions, archive info, etc. If anyone is interested in doing their own research in the VFS archive at UVA we made this page with info on how to access that material.

virginiafolkloresociety.org

VFS Archives directory (Internal)

The Virginia Folklore Society records and related collections at the University of Virginia, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Virginia Folklore Society records (in Special Colle…

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jirb @jirb.bsky.social · 6h

what did he know

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💀norfölkology🎃 @norfolkology.bsky.social · 3h

Norfolk Haunted Temple on Granby opens Friday. Probs dont need to know the secret handshake to get in who can say. There’s a yuge pumpkin patch too www.norfolkhauntedtemple.com 🎃🤘💀

A spooky skeleton clockin traffic from an alcove (nook/crannie) at Norfolk Masonic Temple

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💀norfölkology🎃 @norfolkology.bsky.social · 5h

‘Juniors in the Math and Science Academy at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, the pair have founded their own nonprofit, the Tidewater Historic Preservation Initiative. Their mission is to help preserve and document underfunded historical sites throughout the Tidewater region.’

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Virginia Beach high school students start nonprofit to preserve local history

Ryan Chen and Varun Venkatadasari want to help preserve and document underfunded historical sites throughout the Tidewater region.

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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 18h

Dan Cox responds to a question about his actions on January 6. Read more: buff.ly/UxqpQzb

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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

After it rains, go outside and breathe in deeply. That wonderful earthy smell in the air? It’s called petrichor. And climate change could alter when and where it happens.

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How climate change is altering petrichor, the glorious smell after it rains

As the planet changes, so will this nostalgia-triggering scent

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Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 22h

Today, I released the Energy Costs Listening Tour Report, documenting those discussions and the research that followed. My conclusion: the proposed takeover of Dominion Energy by NextEra is not in the best interest of Virginians. Read the Energy Costs Listening Tour Report at vaenergytour.com.

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Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi's Energy Costs Listening Tour

Join Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi in Community Conversations on the Dominion–NextEra Takeover and Your Utility Bills.

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💀norfölkology🎃 @norfolkology.bsky.social · 22h

Check their schedule to know which opponents to root for any given Sunday!

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Dave Infante @dinfontay.com · 06/10/2026

NEW: Henrico County (directly adjacent to, but separate from, the city of Richmond) announced plans to eliminate its Flock contract "due to privacy concerns about the company’s system of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras." Full release: henrico.gov/news/2026/10...

henrico.gov

Henrico County News : Henrico Police to eliminate Flock cameras

“As a county, we have listened as our residents have shared legitimate concerns about Flock Safety, the proliferation of its cameras across the nation and whether the data collected is sufficiently sa...

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WHRO Public Media @whropublicmedia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

As the hometown newspaper cut staff and TV stations left one small Virginia town, a website appeared touting a new, trusted source of local news. But the who, what, when, where and why of it have baffled residents. Check out our full coverage here: tinyurl.com/bd6hx8m2

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Justice Forward VA @justicefwdva.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

*SINGING* AND ANOTHER ONE BITES, & another one bites, & another one bites the dust: HENRICO, VA is ending its use of Flock ALPRs effective immediately! “Ending this contract is the right thing to do for our residents and community.” Next up, ban ALL ALPRs regardless of vendor! #VALeg

Text: Henrico Police Division ends Flock Safety camera use, cites concerns over potential data misuse HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - The Henrico County Police Division will stop using Flock Safety cameras effective immediately, citing concerns about potential data misuse.

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💀norfölkology🎃 @norfolkology.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Norfolk is ~1000 air miles closer to Tehran

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💀norfölkology🎃 @norfolkology.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Saw a coca-cola beverage ad promising original taste and I would like to know exactly what the entails like is it original >formula<

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 06/10/2026

Trump: "With the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay ... let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay."

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Jack Todd @jacktodd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ovechkin retiring at the end of the season but he got that wrong. It should have been at the beginning and he should apologize to the entire world for supporting a murdering despot.

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💀norfölkology🎃 @norfolkology.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

White Sox pitchers not satisfied with not finding strike zone have decided to act like baseball players LOL

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Alex Kirshner @alexkirshner.com · 05/10/2026

I could not suspend my disbelief at this plot line. There's a part-alien high school QB with the ability to perhaps destroy the entire world, despite having an apparently human life form and being raised by a loving mother. A kid like that is going to Ohio State or more likely Liberty

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Daniel Bachman @danielbachman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Please join us for "An Evening With Nat Turner" Presented by the Virginia Folklore Society, Oct 29, 2026, 7-8:30PM, as Turner descendant Bruce Turner, & Southampton co Clerk of the Circuit Court Rick Francis share their knowledge of the life, legend, & legacy, of Nat Turner. Zoom registration below!