The Mariners’ Museum Celebrates 90 Years
On June 2, The Mariners’ Museum and Park turned 90 years old. Due to the pandemic, the museum is currently
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Prepare for Storms Before they Strike
Hurricane Season officially begins today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center anticipates an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season
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Newport News Beaches Now Open
Governor Ralph Northam has announced that public beaches in Virginia can reopen effective today. The beaches had been off limits,
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Newport News and Hampton Unite to Promote the 2020 Census
Mayors hold competition to encourage residents torespond to the 2020 Census The cities of Newport News and Hampton are joining
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Newport News City Council Meeting Recap
NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, yesterday’s City Council meeting was held electronically in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of
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Adopt a Social Distancing Sidekick!
The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter has reopened its doors to guests interested in adoption. Please anticipate longer than average wait
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NNPS Named a 2020 Best Community for Music Education District
Newport News Public Schools is again recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association
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Republican Primary Takes Place June 23
Last month, Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 56 delaying the June Republican primary two weeks. It is now scheduled
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All Aboard for Lee Hall Depot!
“All aboard” is a phrase frequently used in connection with promotional activities of the Lee Hall Train Station Foundation. Established in 2000,
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Newport News Public Library to Begin Offering Services
In alignment with the Governor’s Phase I plan, the Newport News Public Library (NNPL) is slowly reopening to the public!
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