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Capture Iconic Photos in Newport News

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 HRM Staff City of Newport News, entertainment, Huntington Park Rose Garden, Lions Bridge, pictures, season, State of Virginia, The Yard District

By: City of Newport News Newport News is brimming with breakthrough photo locations for individuals and groups. With prom and graduation

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City Receives Grants for Downtown Development Projects

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 HRM Staff City, City of Newport News, Commonwealth of Virginia, Community Development, development plans, downtown, Newport News, Property, Revitalization, Revitalization Grant

By: City of Newport News The City of Newport News recently received state grants for downtown revitalization projects. Funding will support

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Navigating the Government Contracting Process

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 HRM Staff brooks crossing opportunity center, Business Owners, City of Newport News, contracting, contracting process, free, Government, Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), navigate the government, small business, Small Business Owners, Virginia, workshop, workshops

A City Purchasing Workshop for Business Owners By: City of Newport News  Are you on the hunt for government contracts

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City and Green Foundation Receive $125,000 Grant from ABFHA, AAMA

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 HRM Staff African American Mayors Association, American Beverage Foundation for Healthy America, City of Newport News, familiy, foundation, Grants, Newport News green foundation, plants, programs, residents, Sarfan Food Forest

Newport News creating third-largest food forest in the country By: City of Newport News  The City of Newport News and

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Mar. 29 Community Meeting: Construction Impacting Riverview Farm Park

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 HRM Staff City of Newport News, Newport News, news, park, parks, Riverview Farm Park, Sustainability, SWIFT, The Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow, Virginia

The Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) facility is under construction at Riverview Farm Park. The James River Treatment Plant bordering the

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Denbigh Park Fishing Pier Temporarily Closed

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 HRM Staff City of Newport News, Denbigh Park Fishing Pier, Temporary Closing, Unexpected Issues, Virginia

By: City of Newport News Due to an unexpected issue, the Denbigh Park fishing pier will be closed for the

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Community Support Grants Available to Nonprofits

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 HRM Staff City of Newport News, Commonwealth of Virginia, Community Support, Community Support Agency Grant, Funding Opportunity, Newport News Virginia, nonprofit organizations, not-for-profit organizations

By: City of Newport News The city recognizes that nonprofit organizations fill an important role in improving the quality of

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Open Call for Artists to Paint Mural in Yard District

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 HRM Staff Art, Artist Teams, Artwork, Bold Enhancement, City of Newport News, Mural Artist, Opportunity for Qualified Artist, The Yard District, Vibrant Community, Visual Arts

By: City of Newport News The City of Newport News is excited to announce the release of a new commission

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Newport News Breaks Ground on Early Childhood Center

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 HRM Staff City of Newport News, Enhance Early Education, Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development, Fundraising Campaign, Innovation Partnership, Newport News, Peake Childhood Center, Shortage of early childhood teachers and caretakers, Southeast community, The Peake Childhood Center, Virginia, Virginia Peninsula Community College, VPCC

By: City of Newport News Project leverages innovative partnerships to increase educational outcomes for children under 5 years The City

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Live Music Returns to the Newport News Waterfront During the Southeast Community Celebration

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 HRM Staff activities, City of Newport News, Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, free, King Lincoln Park, Mayor's Summer Concert Series, Newport News, Southeast Community Celebration, waterfront

By: City of Newport News Dance and enjoy family friendly activities during the Southeast Community Celebration.  Two waterfront concerts make

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