News Flash

The City of Norfolk’s government offices, including recreation centers, libraries, The Slover, Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk Courthouse, Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer’s Office and Norfolk Department of Public Health, will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Washington’s Birthday. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17. 

There are no trash or recycling collections, or street sweeping operations scheduled for Monday, Feb. 16. Bulk item pickup requests for Tuesday, Feb. 17, must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13. To schedule a bulk item pickup, use the MyNorfolk app, the MyNorfolk online platform (www.mynorfolk.org) or call Norfolk Cares at (757) 664-6510. 

Now accepting applications for FY27! Norfolk homeowners age 65+ or permanently disabled may qualify for real estate tax relief. Application deadline is June 1.

On Feb. 19, the MacArthur Memorial will host Dr. Frank Blazich, Jr. for a special virtual presentation on the history of the 34th Naval Construction Battalion, the first African American “Seabees” Battalion.