🌱 Parking Garage Cameras Updated + Mayor Vows To Fight Back On Crime

Happy Saturday, people of Norfolk! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 61 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

1. In an effort to crackdown on crime, Norfolk city leaders are working to fix all of the surveillance cameras in downtown parking garages. Outdated technology is being replaced and enhancements added. The goal of the updated technology is to keep people safe. (News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
2. Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander vowed to use all of his resources to fight back against the recent crime wave in the city. He outlined several short-term solutions including a reduction in legal guns through buyback programs, reviewing business licenses to ensure proper operation and safety, updating cameras, and increasing police presence. The Mayor also proposed a five percent salary increase for all city employees. (The Virginian-Pilot)
3. The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program out of Norfolk is putting nursing students on a fast track to getting their degrees. The program, which takes 16 months to complete, is designed for individuals who have prerequisites from college or time in the military. A traditional nursing degree, without prerequisites, generally takes up to four years to complete. (13newsnow.com WVEC)

Today in Norfolk:

• Underwater Easter Egg Hunt At The Kroc Center Hampton Roads (9:45 AM)
• Michael Lille & Karl Werne - Acoustic Tunes At Elation (6:30 PM)
• Virtual Poetry Workshop At Norfolk Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Dorothy at Elevation 27 (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Adopt a bunny from one of your local Norfolk shelters this Easter season. These furry friends, along with cats and dogs of all sizes and backgrounds, are waiting to be discovered in this compilation of pictures and descriptions. (Norfolk Patch)
• The Norfolk Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale will open Sunday, Apr. 22 - 24. Help NBG fulfill its mission to plant a better world. (Norfolk Botanical Garden)
• Check out the free exhibit, "Waters Rising: A View from Our Backyard," Apr. 4 - May 29 at the Chrysler Museum of Art and Perry Glass Studio. The exhibit explores the adverse effects of rising sea levels, coastal erosion, flooding, and climate change. (Visit Norfolk)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Carla Varner