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Opening of Newport News Amtrak transit hub delayed until fall
Travelers eager to catch a ride at the new transportation center in Newport News will have to wait a few more months, as the city now estimates the center will open in the fall. The transit center, on Bland Boulevard between Warwick Boulevard and Interstate 64, will be a hub for trains, buses, taxis and airport shuttles. It’s about a mile from the Newport News/Williamsburg Airport and replaces ...
‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Summer is sizzling in Newport News. Every Thursday throughout the season, they’re hosting a summer concert series featuring fun for the whole family. Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones joined HRS with the details on the ‘Drop the Mic’ Summer Concert Series. The...
Newport News Now 7-2-2024
This Fourth of July, leave fireworks to the professionals. The Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that possessing and selling illegal fireworks is a criminal offense. Offenders could spend up to a year in jail or pay a fine. In general, any firework that explodes, moves on the...
Newport News Council to consider whether to nearly double its salaries
Newport News City Council on Tuesday will consider whether to nearly double its annual salaries. The vote will take place at 7 p.m. during a meeting at the Gaines Theatre located on the campus of Christopher Newport University. Legislation passed by the General Assembly this year increased the maximum allowable salaries for mayors and members of city councils. The legislation creates new ...
Navy Looking to Add Housing for 8,000 Sailors in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK — The Hampton Roads area could soon see new Navy housing that would provide beds for about 8,000 sailors, area officials announced Monday. A bipartisan group of state and local elected officials participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Navy personnel on federal, state and local investments in the Hampton Roads region. The goal was to bring all levels of government together to ensure a unified approach, including timelines, on revitalizing downtown Newport News around the shipyard.
4th of July guide: Historic Triangle area fireworks shows and events
From dazzling fireworks displays and live music to a parade and special patriotic programs, there will be plenty of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in and around the Historic Triangle. Here is a guide to fireworks displays and Independence Day events in the area for 2024. Williamsburg. Colonial...
State delegate says Norfolk Public Schools leadership is ignoring safety concerns and refusing meetings with officials
Del. Jackie Glass says the superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools has refused to meet with her and other members of Norfolk’s General Assembly delegation to talk about addressing violence and other issues in Norfolk’s schools. Glass appeared before the Norfolk School Board on June 26 saying she’s worried...
Newport News County Women: Could Prunes Be Your Secret to Stronger Bones? Doctors Explain
In this article, The Medical Experts @ The Health Standard, share their expert insights of the findings and provide Virginia residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health. Why This Matters to You. A new study from Penn State University suggests that prunes may play a significant role in supporting...
Middle School Courtyard Makeover Plan
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The viewers have spoken and now it’s time for the plan! The Hampton Roads Show got an email from Deep Creek Middle School (DCMS) history teacher Dory Suttmiller about the condition of the two courtyards at DCMS. All last week, viewers helped pick a final plan for the courtyard. Micah Miller at Easton Outdoors joined HRS with the final plan and it will be constructed in the month of July with a reveal in August following the Summer Olympics.
Portsmouth waste-to-energy plant closes, with trash now heading to landfill
For decades, much of the trash collected in Southside Hampton Roads has been burned for steam energy at a plant in Portsmouth. But the plant, formerly known as Wheelabrator, officially closed over the weekend and will now be demolished. That means all that trash — thousands of tons each day...
Meet Madeleine Bolton, Williamsburg's modern-day brickmaker
All this year, the Meet Virginia series has been profiling the lives of some of the more than eight million people who call Virginia home. This month, Virginia Public Radio’s Christine Kueter (CUE-ter) introduces us to someone whose modern-day work gives us an idea of what Virginia was like 250 years ago.
Norfolk Public Library hosts summer reading program
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – This summer, stop by the Norfolk Public Library for the Summer Reading Program. The theme for this summer is “Adventure Begins at Your Library”. All ages, children and adults, can be a part of the adventure and get involved. Darrell Cuenca from Norfolk...
Growth management subcommittee tentatively to meet July 9
A growth management-focused subcommittee of Isle of Wight County’s Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to hold its first meeting on July 9 at 6 p.m., though not all of its members have been appointed. As of July 1, appointees included Shane Cook and Bishop Turner Fuller, each representing District 1; Keith Meadows representing District 2; […]
Virginia RDF facility operated by WIN Waste closes
A refuse-derived fuel plant in Portsmouth, Virginia, operated by a subsidiary of WIN Waste Innovations shut down on Sunday. The plant's closure means the Southeastern Public Service Authority, which serves several Virginia counties, now must send more of the waste it handles to landfill. The facility incinerated the fuel to...
I Watched American History Come Alive At Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg
Founded as the Capital of the Virginia Colony in 1699, Williamsburg was named in honor of England’s reigning monarch, King William III. It was the second capital of the Virginia Colony – the first being Jamestown, which was founded in 1607 as the first permanent English-speaking settlement in the New World.
City of Norfolk looking to improve NEON District
NORFOLK, Va. — Heather Anderson owns Plant Norfolk on Granby St. She’s thankful for the updates but knows the next few years will be difficult. "It’s going to take like two years so it’s going to be difficult...We’ve discussed whether we want to stay or close. We’re going to try and weather it," Anderson said.
Beyond the Surface: A Deep Dive into the Livability of Norfolk, Va
When moving to a new area, you want to find a place that meets all your needs. You might want to consider moving to Norfolk, Virginia. However, is Norfolk, Virginia, a good place to live?. As a general rule, Norfolk, Virginia, is considered a good place to live. The city...
Health roundup: Growth at Chesapeake Regional, abortion pill access rules in N.C overturned and more
Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School announced they will make their merger official July 1. The new Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion is the state’s largest academic health center in the state. Together, the two schools have roughly 5,000 students studying medicine....
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