🌱 Tidewater Gardens Groundbreaking + City Of Norfolk Career Fairs

Hey, neighbors! Carla Varner here with your brand-new Norfolk Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 60 Low: 42.

Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

1. On Tuesday, the City of Norfolk held a groundbreaking celebration for the Tidewater Gardens Transformation Project. Members of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RHA), as well as officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, gathered for the first phase of the long-awaited initiative in the St. Paul's community. According to Mayor Kenny Alexander, the redevelopment is "about more than bricks and mortar ... [it's] about transforming lives with a holistic approach that uplifts families today and provides hope for better tomorrows."(News 3 WTKR Norfolk)
2. If you're looking for a career in public service, the City of Norfolk is hosting two career fairs this week at the MacArthur Center. The first public service career fair will be held today, Apr. 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The second will be held on Saturday, Apr. 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Job seekers can potentially walk away with a contingent job offer, as well as a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions. Click the link for more information on available positions and event logistics. (WAVY.com)
3. Ten alleged members of a criminal gang have pleaded guilty in connection with a 2020 Norfolk shooting, according to officials. The shooting, which took place in late April 2020 just after midnight on Glendale Avenue, left a woman with life-threatening injuries. The Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney has confirmed that the 10 defendants have pleaded guilty to their charges; sentencing dates have not yet been released. (WAVY.com)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Virtual Tech Wednesdays At Little Creek Branch Library (5:00 PM)
• Patchwork Party At Slover Library (5:00 PM)
• The Big Lebowski At The Naro Expanded Cinema (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Norfolk-VA Beach Junior League gave a big thank you to its presenting sponsor, MEB! Come and see some of MEB's trucks and heavy equipment on display at Touch-A-Truck, scheduled for Apr. 23 at Greenbrier Mall. (Instagram)
• Find your next dream home with this week's Norfolk area real estate roundup. (Norfolk Patch)
• On Tuesday afternoon, a vehicle collided with a train in Norfolk in the Prichard Street area. No injuries were reported, according to first responders. (WAVY.com)

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— Carla Varner