With garage sales underway, it’s understandable people want to get the word out. Still, it’s important to remember the requirements when using yard signs to advertise the event. 

Section 27-323 of City of Norfolk ordinance states that a sign cannot be placed in any public right-of-way which means not in any park, terrace (the area between the sidewalk and the street), roundabout or on the…

The installation of storm sewer at Norfolk Avenue and 1st Street has been delayed due to conflicts with underground communication cables. With this unforeseen conflict, the intersection will not be re-opened to all lanes of traffic until May 15th or soon thereafter. 

City staff were surprised to learn about the conflict with the Lumen (formerly Century Link) communication lines. During the…

Eleven-year-old Max Blunck was recognized by Mayor Josh Moenning and the Norfolk City Council Monday night with the “People Power” award. Max orchestrated an Easter Egg Hunt in Norfolk’s Central Park because, in Max’s…

The outdoor warning siren located at 105 South Chestnut Street is now fully functioning and repairs have been complete.

Thank you for your patience during the process. As a reminder, the outdoor warning sirens are for the purpose of outdoor warning ONLY. If severe weather is present, the residents of the City of Norfolk should not wait until the outdoor warning sirens go off before they…

Assistant City Engineer Anna Allen gives an update on 1st Street Construction. At this time NO left turns are allowed in any direction at 1st and Norfolk Avenue.

The outdoor warning siren located at 105 South Chestnut Street has not been reliably activating over the last few weeks. The City is aware of this situation and has been working on this siren. Unfortunately, the solution isn’t a “quick fix,” and parts are needed which have been ordered and will be coming in soon. Citizens who live in the area of this siren need to pay extra attention to other sources…

The public is invited to an open house at the Kensington, Wednesday April 26th from 6 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can come and go as they please visiting the historic building in downtown Norfolk before the upcoming $14 million redevelopment project begins. 

“The Norfolk Housing Agency is excited to allow the citizens of Norfolk the opportunity to stop by and experience…

Due to the high winds and safety concerns, the scheduled demolition of the elevated water tank on North 25th Street Thursday, April 20 has been cancelled.

At this time, no rescheduling date has been confirmed. North 25th Street from Prospect to Hardison Drive will NOT be closed Thursday.

If there are any questions or concerns, call the City of Norfolk Water Division at 402-844-2210.

As of 1 p.m. Benjamin Avenue is back open for traffic. Please use caution through the construction zone.

As of 9 a.m. Benjamin Avenue is fully closed for the time being from Queen City Boulevard east to Riverside Boulevard due to a damaged water line.