Norfolk Perspectives

Norfolk Perspectives is designed to keep viewers up-to-date on the things that make Norfolk a great place to live, work, learn and play. This thirty-minute magazine show is an information resource for Norfolkians.
Hosted by Bob Batcher, Public Relations Manager for the city of Norfolk, Norfolk Perspectives offers viewers information about government services, programs and initiatives. Additionally, community news and activities are featured on the show.
Norfolk Perspectives received national recognition from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors in 1998 and from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) in 1999. In 2005, Norfolk Perspectives On Location earned two national Telly Awards.

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Jan 2012	Norfolk City Manager Marcus Jones talks about the future of Norfolk
	The Virginia Symphony presents a Martin Luther King , Jr. tribute
	Norfolk Public Works hot projects for 2012
	Slover Memorial Library fundraising, The Battleship Wisconsin restoration opportunity, Teddy Bears hired by Norfolk Human Resources
Dec 2011	United Way and Norfolk meeting the challenges of growing up, Domestic Violence during the holidays, Norfolk Youth Services rally up to improve the city
	Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association discuss new grant to reach young residents
	Developing our workforce with Economic Development
	Friends for life from the Animal Care Center, A TRIAD of free self help services, Virginia Opera 2012 preview, Holiday trash recycling
	Winter Recreation fun is waiting for you in the latest edition of Good Times, Virginia Symphony holiday celebrations, Green gifts and recycling tips for the holidays from Holly
	Virginia Stage Company’s A Christmas Carol stops by with a visit from Scrooge
	Seven Venues hot new shows for the New Year
	Getting along with your neighbors in the New Year, Salvation Army holiday assault for hope, Joy Fund gifts for kids, Ice skating and Santa at MacArthur Mall
Nov 2011	2012 Historical Calendar makes a great gift, Gifts from the Heart, NPD award and light rail safety, Botanical Garden growing lights, gifts and classes for the holidays.
	Norfolk Fire Rescue highlights great gifts for the home that could save a life.
	Hurrah Players for the holidays have a great show for the whole family for cheap.
	Grease Grinch, VA Zoo unique gifts and new campaign, St. Mary’s home adapts toys for the disabled, d-ART Center in downtown unique holiday gift shop and d’ARTini night is coming.
	Winterizing your home, NPD shares safety tips for the holidays, UP Center Books, The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia shows you how it "Can" be done.
	The Chrysler Museum opens a Glassblowing museum that will blow your mind.
	Salvation Army partners with the city to break ground on the Broad Creek Kroc Center
	Salvation Army Christmas magic, Animal Kennel Buster Sale, Governor’s School dancers in the Holidays in the City Parade, Josh Groban selects Young Audiences of Virginia for big grant
Oct 2011	Winter tree planting and preservation, Paranormal investigation on the Wisconsin, Fire prevention tips for the holidays
	You can help Norfolk Plan for 2030 today
	Hot new shows coming to town in Norfolk’s Seven Venues
	Living Legacy Grove, The Ronald McDonald House and Ghent Business Association thriving, City water quality ranks high, After the Bell Program keeps youth engaged afterschool
	Cemeteries 5K run From Here to Eternity, Virginia Stage Company paints the town RED, Hope House and the Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival, Books and Brew and the Norfolk Public Library
	Todd Rosenlieb (TRDance) outreach to children with disabilities Falling for Dance
	A half-million dollar home benefits the Joy Fund
	Meet the New Waste Management Superintendent, The Botanical Garden has great fall classes to offer, Norfolk is voted for Virginia’s top 10 endangered artifacts find out which are in your backyard
Sep 2011	Utilities take on a geyser during hurricane Irene, Dogs gone Swimming, d'Art Center 25th anniversary, The Gov. School of the Arts and Ingleside students design panels for light rail
	The Eastern Virginia Medical School gives back to the community
	Deputy Bob and friends get ready for a new school year
	Norfolk Police Department 1st Annual Walk for Special Olympics, Norfolk Public Library talks about fine free days and much more, The Chrysler Museum has a new exhibit featuring Norfolk, and the Crime Prevention Awards in Norfolk
Aug 2011	The Coastal Living Magazine House, The St. Mary’s 5K Run, the Annual Play Day is coming
	Opera in the Park Concert on September 10th
	What happens in the basement of Chrysler Hall – The Generic Theater’s upcoming plays
	Traffic control, Girl Scouts and United Way Unite, Hermitage Museum latest, and cash for your trash
	NSU Football, What's new at the Norfolk Public Library, our Fire Chief remembers 9/11, & the Norfolk Police & Fire Museums are free and fantastic
	Support for the Wounded Warrior Project
	The Virginia Stage Company and Wells Theater previews the new season
	Local leadership and diversity conference coming, Prime Plus Norfolk Senior Center gets ready to celebrate Senior month, the Office to End Homelessness news, and heat safety
	Highland Park – Neighbors building neighborhoods, Norfolk Emerging Leaders internship program, Nauticus Fantail Movies
	Park Place Child Life Center
	Barbra Hamm Lee celebrating life daily
	The cutest canine and Norfolk Animal Care Center partner with the Tides baseball team, Councilmember Williams and Sheriff McCabe bringing the school supply Summer Blitz program, Foodbank help opportunities
Jul 2011	Waste Management talks about Rules and Regulations, MacArthur Center gets ready for back to school, The NACC offers free spay and neuter for your pets, Titustown Visual Arts Center shows off some of its local art that you can make too
	More hurricane preparedness tips, flooding awareness, first aid and more
	Learn how you can get into a tropical rhythm with Caribfest with Sevenvenues
	An up-close look what's down your drain, MacArthur Memorial summer programs for children, local Norfolk Historian talks about Norfolk's trolley system, and a light rail update
Jun 2011	Norfolk Tides latest news, National Night Out Celebration ramps up, William E. Wood Annual Golf Tournament that gives back to the community, Get Ready for the Summer Plunge, summer is here !
	Nauticus talks about the new exhibit - Atlantis! A Labyrinth Adventure!
	Norfolk Fire Rescue talks about how to prevent fires during the summer months
	The Hurrah Players give the viewers a sneak peek at their latest production “Hairspray”, Learn more about Sustainable Energy and how to conserve, RPOS lets us know about lawn care during the hot summer months
	Summer programs for kids and adults at NPL, The Norfolk Summer Playfest 2011, The Chrysler Museum brings Curious George to town, Learn about the Excel program and how it teaches our youth to become future leaders
	Sheriff McCabe talks about Safety City
	How the Virginia Zoo helps the local economy and more
	The Virginia Zoo brings music alive and some brings a few extra furry guests, The Botanical Garden is amazing, and Summer Therapeutic Recreation camps and classes with RPOS
May 2011	Children's Harbor celebrates 100 years, Learn about VA RULES, Virginia Kids Eat Free, Swimming rules at our beaches
	The Virginia Symphony Orchestra branching out
	Attack of the cutest kitties in Norfolk that need adopting, and quick!
	Tiger Cubs are in the studio, The Norfolk Police Hispanic Community Outreach hosts it's 4th Annual Soccer Tournament, Norfolk Department of Utilities goes to the Rodeo, Learn how to be green at the beach
	Norfolk Botanical Garden marches into summer, Central Virginia Burn Camp celebrates it's 18th year, The new HR Green project, Learn what happens when your car gets impounded in the city
	The Coast Guard Auxiliary Volunteers and helps Norfolk Residents learn about Boating season and safety
	Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) gives the latest update on Light Rail and riding the Tide
	Saint Mary's is planning to expand, The Norfolk Cemeteries honor those who served on this Memorial Day, the Emergency Operations Center is awarded four different grants, and the upcoming Run Walk for the children on the waterfront
Apr 2011	Celebrate National Drinking Water Week, The 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Day at the Race with Hope House and the Nobleman, Don't forget to call Miss Utility before you dig, The Norfolk Police Department carrying the torch for Special Olympics
	Meet Seven Venues new Booking Manager and a sneak preview of Fiddler on the Roof and Max and Ruby
	Festevents talks about the Lazy Lizzie Race and Harborfest 2011
	Norfolk Historian talks about enhancing community through a history lesson, Celebrate National Bike Month, The Bureau of Neighborhood Quality discusses pool safety and more, Norfolk Public Library moving forward
	The 9th Annual " Day for people with disABILITIES" , Maury High School 100th Year Celebration, RIVERFest on the Lafayette, Celebrate Willoughby
	The Norfolk Nato Fest and the Virginia International Tattoo
	National Travel and Tourism Week is a grand time in Norfolk with Pete Decker and the Norfolk Convention Bureau
	2011 Relay for life at Harbor Park, New Lyric Opera Virginia, The Norfolk Jaycees
	Derelict Structures 411 in Norfolk, Tornados - Flooding and Hurricane Preparedness, The Chrysler Museum introduces two new exhibits, Norfolk Home and Garden Club
	Rappahannock County: A New Musical Theatre Piece About Life During the Civil War – Virginia Arts Festival
	ODU Relay for Life
	The Virginia Zoo and the new Asia-Trail of the Tiger opens, The USS Theodore Roosevelt and how they are involved with Norfolk Public Schools, ODU Teacher Immersion Residency Program
Mar 2011	World Changers needs you this summer, Deputy Bob and inmate Joe talk about truancy, meet the head of Public Works, Norfolk Police Crime Prevention Unit launches Facebook page
	The Joseph N. Green's lecture series at the Attucks theatre with Councilman Riddick
	Who are the “Men who Cook” and why do they do it
	Councilman Tommy Smigiel discusses neighborhoods organizing, The Virginia Arts Festival goes to school, Detecting a water leak in your home
Feb 2011	Pruning rules for city Crape Myrtles, Maury HS Chamber Orchestra, Caregivers help, and Admirals hockey players
	Meet Norfolk Fire Rescue Chief Wise and get a quick history of the department
	Hurrah Players bring in Ursula from the Little Mermaid and Michael Jackson is a thriller
	200 plus men making a difference in Hampton Roads, VDOT tunnel repairs and more, 2011 Relay for Life needs you & cemeteries are social meeting places
	What the Department of Recreation Parks and Open Space is doing to keep top notch services in tight budget times
	Girls on the Run, What does the city do with grants, and the role of VDOT and the city in street maintenance and projects
	Meet the Director of Aquatics and learn how to get wet in Norfolk…safely
Jan 2011	Norfolk Public Libraries celebrates Black History Month, Councilwoman Angelia Williams talks about home buying in tight times, MacArthur Mall promotes Prom Fair, and Neighborhood University has some new classes for 2011
	The Virginia Arts Festival and there is some entertainment to enjoy
	HRT talks about interesting facts and light rail, The Virginia Opera’s new Maestro and The Girl Scouts are here
	Meet the New Assistant Director for Seven Venues
	Norfolk celebrates Black History Month
	Evening classes at Saint Patrick’s , The Hampton Roads Naval Museum celebrates Black History month, Botanical Garden eagles
	Winter sports and recreation activities, Norfolk Public Library in the New Year, A peek below the decks of the Wisconsin, Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch with the NPD Crime Prevention unit
	The Virginia Stage Company presents a new musical by Grammy Winner and Hampton Roads native, Bruce Hornsby
	Meet the Director of Norfolk Utilities and, snow plowing in Norfolk, the United Way’s latest news
Dec 2010	Blanket of Love for the Norfolk Animal Care Center, Norfolk Botanical Garden of Lights, The Boys Choir of Hampton Roads
	Going green for the holidays, learn how to make gifts from recycling
	JoAnn Falletta from the Virginia Symphony stops by with a musical surprise for the Holidays
	Greater Park Place Community Visioning Forum
Nov 2010	NSU Black and Gold Ball, Freemason Civic League, Gentry Café’ creates delicious Meals for the holidays
	d’Art Center for the Holidays is a unique shopping experience
	Check out the many recreation opportunities, parks and forestry options there are in the mermaid city
	Norfolk Gang Suppression Unit,Public Art Bike Rack Designs Unveiled, NRHA unveils 14 new affordable houses, A Christmas Carol with the Virginia Stage Company
	How to prevent clogs in your drains, city street sweeping 101, waste collection for the holidays, Teen Culture Fest an event that free to all teens
	Norfolk Fire Department discusses New Technology
	Free Tennis Clinic, learn how to get involved with you and your family
	How to prepare your yard for winter, Season Tree Planting, Teens with a Purpose engages Norfolk youth, Meet a spry 81 years young woman who dances with one of Norfolk’s Rec centers and Lakewood’s dance programs for all ages
	MacArthur Memorial remembers the anniversary of the Korean War, The mission continues at Sewells Point Elementary, HRT’s Director of Rail transportation
	Norfolk entertains with a hot new Sevenvenues lineup
	The Food Bank of South Eastern Virginia needs your contributions now more than ever
	Street Lights Out program with Public works, Norfolk Fire-Rescue Museum, shop from the heart with chkd and MacArthur Center
Oct 2010	Norfolk Curbside Value Partnership with recycling, Norfolk Public Library’s new 2011 Historical Calendar, Hope House and Stockley Gardens Fall festival
	Norfolk Public Libraries Books and Brew 2010, Aging in Place Conference 2010, Norfolk Codes and Violations, The United Way Campaign
	Norfolk Festevents Receives International Award
	Norfolk Crime Prevention talks about Halloween safety, protecting sliding doors, domestic violence and copper theft
	Project Homeless Connect 2010, Norfolk Cemeteries 5K run and preservation, City of Norfolk, VA Sale of Tax Delinquent Real Property, Make-A-Wish Foundation
	Norfolk arts Todd Rosenlieb celebrates 5 years
	Deputy Bob and his wooden friend talk about cyber bullying
	VA Stage Company The Diary of Anne Frank, Meet the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Haunticus at Nauticus & Hunt for the Dead October, Teens with a Purpose gala coming
Sep 2010	Hunger Action Month 2010, Broad Creek Tailgate Weekend and more, Norfolk has a Play Day Scheduled just for you, Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities Conference
	The 2nd Annual Dogs Gone Swimming
	Arbor Day Celebration and Celebrating Trees
	Northside Skate Plaza Update
	Norfolk Perspectives dedicates a whole show to “The Impact of the Massive Resistance: Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday A Public Conversation”
Bob Goes on Location	A history making trip to the Ocean View museum
	Farewell to Dr. Roseann Runte, a Triple-N exclusive interview with ODU’s outgoing President
	Meet your 2008 NATO International Azalea Queen – She’s a fighter in more ways than one.
	Light Rail Gains Federal Approval/Funding – See the signing and a talk with HRT Commissioner, Randy Wright
	How the department of Public Works for you!
	A Century of Hampton Roads Photography
	Go behind the scenes of Norfolk’s unique Holiday Happenings.
	Inside the Norfolk 911 call center
	Parks and green spaces that make Norfolk an urban treasure

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