
167th Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia @NorfolkVA • President of Metropolitan Funeral Service • Interim President of Richard Bland College
Norfolk, VA
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Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, marking 161 years since the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom.
We honor the courage, determination, and contributions of those who helped shape a stronger nation.
Happy Juneteenth!
Honored to join Governor Spanberger and fellow local, state, and federal leaders today to celebrate the Port of Virginia’s newly deepened and widened 55-foot channel, making it the deepest commercial harbor on the East Coast and strengthening our region’s role in global trade!
May this day bring renewed hope, joy, and inspiration to you and your loved ones. Wishing everyone across our city a safe and meaningful celebration. Happy Easter!
Wishing our Jewish friends, neighbors, and colleagues a meaningful and joyful Passover.
The observance begins at sundown tonight and continues to nightfall of April 9.
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒈 𝑷𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉! Happy Passover!
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲
I am deeply saddened by today’s senseless act of violence at Old Dominion University. My full statement: facebook.com/share/p/1FuBucC…
Thank you to our community who joined us on #MLKDay for music, reflection, and the unveiling of the Attucks Theatre’s historical marker as it celebrates its 107th anniversary this year!
Today, we broke ground on the future of Maury High School. This investment reflects our shared commitment to ensuring every student has a modern, inspiring space to learn, grow, and succeed. We are excited to begin this next chapter! Go Commodores!
From December 26 through January 1, we recognize Kwanzaa and its seven principles, rooted in unity, purpose, and shared responsibility. May this week inspire reflection, connection, and continued progress. Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Kwanzaa!
Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and good health this holiday season. On behalf of the City of Norfolk, thank you for all you do to make our community strong. May this season be filled with warmth and gratitude. ✨🎄
Wishing our neighbors and friends a joyous day filled with gratitude and peace. Happy Thanksgiving, Norfolk! 🍂🦃
On this Memorial Day and every day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
We extend our gratitude to the families who carry their memory, and recommit ourselves to upholding the freedoms for which they gave their lives. 🇺🇸
Today, Norfolk stood together to honor the brave men and women of law enforcement during Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. Thank you to all who joined us in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #NationalPoliceWeek
Exciting day in Norfolk! 🛫 JetBlue’s inaugural flight to Boston took off today, marking a major milestone in expanded service and a new chapter in regional air travel.
We’re building a more connected Norfolk, one flight at a time. Welcome @JetBlue, our ninth airline!
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Today we celebrated the christening of the new Spirit of Norfolk. Since 1978, the iconic vessel has welcomed 6M+ passengers.
Thank you to City Cruises, the Hampton Roads Chamber, and our partners for supporting Norfolk’s waterfront legacy and visitor experience.
Honored to celebrate the 72nd Annual Norfolk NATO Festival today. Norfolk is home to the world’s largest naval base and two NATO commands. We proudly stand with the 32-nation Alliance in defense, partnership, and peace, and in our shared commitment to global cooperation.
We’re proud to welcome Keyshawn Davis and his brothers Kelvin and Keon back to Norfolk!
All three will enter the ring June 7 at Scope Arena as Keyshawn defends his WBO lightweight world title against Edwin De Los Santos.
Congratulations to Norfolk State University on breaking ground on its new $118M science building—an exciting step for STEM excellence.
We’re proud to help grow the next generation of scholars and scientists!
Passover, the annual eight-day commemoration of freedom, resilience, and renewal, has begun.
Please join me in wishing our Jewish friends, neighbors, and colleagues a meaningful, joyful, and peaceful holiday. 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒈 𝑷𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉! Happy Passover!
Today, we broke ground on Kinship at Kindred, marking an $85M milestone in the St. Paul’s Transformation Project. This third phase will add nearly 200 mixed-income luxury apartments and 5,200 sq ft of commercial space.
Over 600,000 children in the U.S. face abuse or neglect each year—many before age five. Prevention begins with awareness, education, and support. Thank you to all who joined us today—your presence helps strengthen families and protect our children. #ChildAbusePrevention








































