Good morning, Scoopers!
We thought about an April Fools joke… but we’ll stick to the real stuff happening around Suffolk.
In this Suffolk Scoop Issue…
🌦️Weather
🧹 Suffolk Shines After Big Cleanup
🏆 Suffolk Business Named Small Business of the Year
📅 List of Upcoming Local Events
🌟 Local Spotlight: Al Forno Pizzeria
Let’s get into it 👇
🧹 Suffolk Shines After Big Cleanup
Photo via Keep Suffolk Beautiful
Photo via Keep Suffolk Beautiful
Photo via Keep Suffolk Beautiful
Photo via Keep Suffolk Beautiful
Suffolk is looking a lot cleaner today.
The News: Over 1,500 volunteers joined the Great Suffolk Cleanup this weekend to pick up trash across neighborhoods, parks, and roads.
The Impact: Volunteers removed more than 55,000 pounds of litter from around the city.
The Who: Families, local businesses, city leaders, and even the Suffolk Police Department all came out to help.
👏 Shoutout: Thanks to groups like John Yeates Middle School, Nansemond River High School Science, BECO, Bon Secours Harbour View, Sentara, ForKids, and Epsilon Theta Zeta for stepping up.
The Why: Efforts like this help keep Suffolk clean, safe, and a place people are proud to call home.
👉 The Move: Missed it? You can still help by picking up trash in your neighborhood or joining the next cleanup.
🏆 Suffolk Business Named Small Business of the Year
Photo via Suffolk Sales & Service
A huge congratulations to Suffolk Sales & Service for being named Suffolk’s 2026 Small Business of the Year!
The News: The Hampton Roads Chamber picked this local company for its great leadership and hard work in our community.
A Long History: The Moran family has been in this business since 1939! They moved to Suffolk in 1967 and have been a part of our city ever after.
Family First: Today, Ken Moran runs the company with his daughters, Kara, Stacy, and Jessica. It is a true family team!
👉 The Move: Want to see a local success story in action? Visit their website at suffolksales.com to learn more about what they do.
Friday, April 3
Community Coffee – IV Nutrition (Suffolk) – 9:00 AM
BLACK GIRL MAGIC – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 4
8th Annual Bob Earley Memorial Golf Tournament – Suffolk Golf Course – 8:00 AM
2026 Winter Suffolk Farmers Market – Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion – 10:00 AM
6th Annual Nansemond’s Scottish Festival – Nansemond Brewing Station – 12:00 PM
Easter-PAWS – New Realm Brewing Company (Suffolk) – 12:00 PM
Civil War Battlefield Tour – Suffolk, VA – 1:00 PM
BLACK GIRL MAGIC – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 2:00 PM
BLACK GIRL MAGIC – Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts – 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 5
Easter at Vintage Tavern – Vintage Tavern – 9:00 AM
Tuesday, April 7
DIY Open Fused Glass Studio – Happy Hour Glass Works – 12:00 PM
🌟 Al Forno Pizzeria
If you’re in the mood for pizza, this is a local favorite worth checking out.
Located on Holland Road, Al Forno Pizzeria is a family run spot known for its cozy feel and friendly service.
What they’re serving:
Stone oven pizzas with crispy crust, plus pasta dishes like lasagna and fettuccine alfredo.
💬 What people are saying:
“Great pizza and friendly staff.”
“Feels like a neighborhood go to spot.”
The vibe:
Casual, welcoming, and easy to settle into. Good for family dinners or takeout nights.
👉 The Move: Planning a night in? Call ahead and grab a pizza, garlic sticks, and something sweet for dessert.
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