Good morning, Scoopers!
Suffolk’s young artists are shining. 🎨
Big congrats to Naomi James of King’s Fork High School and Kaylon Smith of John F. Kennedy Middle School for winning Best in Show at the citywide art showcase.
Keep creating, Suffolk!
In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…
🌦️ Weather update
🏗️ Construction begins on massive Port 460 building
🏡 St. Jude Dream Home opens for tours
🌙 Saturday Cinema returns under the stars
📅 Local events
Let’s get into 👇
🌮🍕 Tacos & Crust – Downtown Suffolk
Can’t decide between tacos and pizza? Tacos & Crust brings both to North Main Street, serving tacos, burritos, birria, wings, and handcrafted pizza made fresh from scratch.
Whether you’re grabbing lunch, planning a date night, or feeding a crowd, they offer dine-in, online ordering, catering, and private party options.
📍 920 N. Main St., Suffolk
🕐 Mon–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat: 11 AM–10 PM | Sun: 12–9 PM
📞 757-935-5382
🌐 tacosandcrustva.com
🏗️ Construction Begins on Massive Port 460 Building
Photo Via: Rockefeller Group
The News: Rockefeller Group and Matan Companies have started construction on Building 3 at Port 460 in Suffolk. The 1,048,711-square-foot distribution center will be the largest building in the 5.1-million-square-foot industrial park and is expected to be completed in early 2027.
Why It Matters: This is one of Suffolk’s biggest development projects right now. Buildings 1 and 2 are already finished and ready for lease, and Building 3 could bring more business growth, logistics activity, and job opportunities to the city.
👉 The Move: Keep an eye on Port 460. This project is helping put Suffolk on the map for major distribution and manufacturing companies.
🏡Sold Out! St. Jude Dream Home Opens for Tours
Photo Via: WAVY
The News: Beginning Monday, June 8 through Friday, August 7, Suffolk Public Schools and departments will move to a four-day work week. Summer office hours will be Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Why It Matters: Schools and departments will be closed on Fridays during the summer schedule, with normal office hours returning Monday, August 10.
👉 The Move: Plan ahead if you need to visit or contact a school office. Schools and departments will also be closed June 18–19 for Juneteenth and July 2–3 for Independence Day.
🌙 Saturday Cinema Returns Under the Stars
The News: Suffolk Parks & Recreation kicks off Saturday Cinema on Saturday, June 27, at Downtown Festival Park with Lilo & Stitch at 8:30 p.m. The fun starts at 6 p.m. with hula hoops, jump ropes, dancing, hopscotch, Connect 4, Jenga, and other Play All Day VA activities.
Why It Matters: It’s a free family night for all ages, with extra Stitch fun, including a special treat, a photo opportunity, and luau attire encouraged.
👉 The Move: Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Children must be with an adult, and weather updates will be posted by Suffolk Parks & Recreation.
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🎶TGIF Summer Concert Series
Suffolk’s TGIF Summer Concert Series kicks off this Friday at Downtown Festival Park with live music from Island Boy Music, food trucks, giveaways, and drinks for guests 21+.
Bring a chair or blanket, leave the tent at home, and enjoy a free night of music downtown.
✊🏾 Suffolk Juneteenth Festival Returns June 20
Celebrate culture, community, and freedom at Suffolk’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival. Enjoy arts and crafts, vendors, entertainment, a gaming bus, and family fun at Downtown Festival Park.
🎉 Play All Day VA
Suffolk Parks & Recreation is joining Play All Day VA from Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27, with a full week of free summer fun across the city.
Each day from noon to 2 p.m., Parks & Rec will pop up at a different park with free popsicles, giveaways, and activities.
Follow Suffolk Parks & Recreation on Facebook or Instagram for the daily park schedule.
Friday, June 12
TGIF Summer Concert Series: Island Boy – Downtown Festival Park – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 13
Recycling Drive & Tire Amnesty Day – Nansemond River High School – 8:00 AM
Monday, June 15
Voices for Environmental Justice: Initiative Update – Suffolk City Hall Chambers – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16
Little Explorers: Sunshine in Summer – Bennett's Creek Recreation Center – 10:30 AM–11:15 AM
Friday, June 19
TGIF Summer Concert Series: RaJazz – Downtown Festival Park – 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 20
Grill & Chill Event – N. Main-Suffolk Grocery Outlet – 11:00 AM
The Daniel Jordan Band Live – Decoys Seafood – 6:00 PM
Saturday, July 25
Adult Recess: Line Dancing, Zumba & Musical Games – Downtown Festival Park – 6:00 PM–9:30 PM
Saturday, June 27
Human Trafficking Awareness Forum – King's Fork High School – 9:00 AM
Tuesday, July 28
Little Explorers: Scream for Ice Cream – Bennett's Creek Recreation Center – 10:30 AM–11:15 AM
Saturday, September 26
Adult Recess: Kickball – Wellons Park – 6:00 PM–9:30 PM
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🐾 Let’s Help This Dog Find Home
A stray was found on 06/07/2026 in the Northern area of Suffolk.
If you recognize this dog or have any information, please call 757-514-7855 option 2 and reference Log #48711.
Meet Yam! 🐾
Yam is a handsome Miniature Schnauzer/Miniature Poodle mix with a smart, playful, and affectionate personality.
He’s good with dogs, but cats are a no thank you, so he’ll need a cat-free home. Yam is also house-trained, neutered, vaccinated, and ready to go home. This dapper little guy is a total catch!
Apply to adopt Yam here: https://suffolkhumanesociety.com/adoption-application/