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Norfolk’s Rent Ready program takes on housing discrimination

1 day ago | 13newsnow.com | Ashley Smith

NORFOLK, Va. — Not everyone knows the rules when it comes to renting. And when people don’t know their rights — or the law — things can go wrong. Housing discrimination may be illegal, but it's still happening, and many renters aren't speaking up. That's why the City of Norfolk is doubling down on education and conversations through its Rent Ready Norfolk program. "What I see here is a fear behind retaliation more so than anything," said Erica High, who runs the program.
2 Washington archbishops are eligible to become pope

3 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Ittai Sopher

WASHINGTON — Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church for the past 12 years, died early in the morning on Easter Monday at age 88. Now, the world's attention is on who will become the next pope. Two Washington archbishops are expected to participate in the papal conclave, the assembly of cardinals that gather to elect a new pope after a pontiff dies or resigns.
Norfolk State University breaks ground on new science building

5 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Taylor Brokesh

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State University leaders, architects, and construction partners broke ground Friday on the school's new $118 million science building, a 131,000+ square-foot facility designed to transform how students learn, research, and collaborate. The new building will replace the Roy A. Woods Science Building and serve as a cutting-edge home for the university’s biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics programs.
Yes, that job text offering high part-time pay is likely a scam

5 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Meghan Bragg

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Unwanted text messages have become an everyday situation — from companies, political campaigns, and different organizations. But what happens when one of those messages promises a high-paying job? Some texts claim to offer part-time, remote work with pay as high as $2,000 a week or more. It may sound like a dream gig, but experts warn it's likely a scam.
Tariffs are coming and so are price hikes. Here's what experts say you should buy now

5 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Cheryl Mercedes

HOUSTON — Americans could soon feel the impact of President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs, with experts warning that prices on everyday goods are expected to rise in the coming weeks. KHOU 11 Investigative Reporter Cheryl Mercedes spoke with David Gantz, a trade banker and Will Clayton Fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, who says it's not a matter of if prices will increase, but when.
Man fatally shot on 35th Street in Newport News

5 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Taylor Brokesh

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A man was shot and killed on 35th Street in Newport News on Friday. Police say they were called to the 800 block of the street around 3:15 p.m. for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, but by 4:39 p.m., he had succumbed to his injuries. Police say there is no suspect information at this time, but detectives and forensics are on the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
Why does Easter Sunday's date change from year-to-year?

6 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Evan Stewart

NORFOLK, Va. — Have you ever wondered why Easter is on a different Sunday each year? Easter is a “moveable feast,” and its date is determined by something called the “computation,” or computus in Latin. The holiday occurs on the Sundayafter the first full moon that follows the vernal (spring) equinox, which begins spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Fire sparks in custodial closet at Suffolk's Creekside Elementary

6 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Taylor Brokesh

SUFFOLK, Va. — Suffolk Fire & Rescue were alerted to a fire alarm going off at Creekside Elementary School today, which turned out to be caused by a blaze in a custodial closet. Firefighters were called to the school on Bennetts Creek Park Road around 6 p.m. on Thursday. When they arrived, the alarm was still sounding and there was visible smoke in the building. As additional firefighters were responding, a fire was discovered in a custodial closet that was next to a set of restrooms.
TSA: 19% of travelers still not REAL ID compliant

6 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Adel Toay

SEATTLE — Washington state residents are running out of time to get REAL ID compliant, as an estimated 19% of travelers nationwide are still not ready. Beginning May 7, U.S. residents must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification during security screenings to board domestic flights. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 81% of travelers nationwide are ready for REAL ID enforcement.
Suffolk man arrested in March racing, shooting incident

6 days ago | 13newsnow.com | Taylor Brokesh

SUFFOLK, Va. — Suffolk police have arrested a man in connection to a March shooting incident on King's Fork Road. Police say on March 5, they were called to the 300 block of the street after they received a report of two vehicles racing, and later, a report of shots being fired. Shortly after the report, one of the cars wrecked in the nearby woods. The person who was in the wrecked car was taken to the hospital at the time for injuries sustained from the crash.