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Tidbits – May 2023

April 13, 2023 Oyster Pointer 0

Beth Moore, CPA and partner of Moore Candella & Associates, CPAs, has been elected board chair of the Peninsula Industrial Finance Corporation. Laura Sandford, a member of the Hampton Economic Development Authority, has been elected [Read More…]

Features

Rabia Jafri, MD: The Waseela for many

April 13, 2023 Cathy Welch 0

“I see my success when a patient has learned enough coping skills and handles his or her business without having a panic attack,” says Dr. Rabia Jafri of Rock Landing Psychological Group PLC (RLPG). Jafri graduated [Read More…]

Beside the Point

Mariners’ Museum and Park: Uniting past and present

April 13, 2023 Noelle Riddle 0

Mariners’ Museum and Park, a longstanding Newport News icon, opened its doors in 1930. The opening is credited to Archer Huntington, who owned Newport News Shipbuilding, and Homer Ferguson, then president of Newport News Shipbuilding. [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools update – May 2023

April 13, 2023 Oyster Pointer 0

Odyssey of the Mind teams advance to state finals Three Newport News Public School (NNPS) teams earned top honors in the 2023 Tidewater Regional Odyssey of the Mind Tournament held in March and are advancing [Read More…]

Beside the Point

Zilda Brazilian Spa: The evolution of beauty

April 13, 2023 Kayla Brundick 0

Zilda Brazilian Spa opened its doors on April 5, 2008, offering a variety of affordable, professional spa services, including relaxation massages, waxing and manicures as well as skincare and body treatments to help promote self-care [Read More…]

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A “free” Covid Vaccine can give you a virus (and infect your IT network)

April 13, 2023 Peter Johns 0

With the pandemic still raging in most parts of the world, cybercriminals have come up with yet another novel technique to lure unsuspecting victims and steal their data — the free Covid-19 vaccine scam. This is how [Read More…]

Columns

Seven hidden gems of North America you need to visit in May

April 13, 2023 Beverly McLean 0

North America is a vast continent with a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. While our home continent has countless well known tourist destinations, discovering those that are less frequented but no less [Read More…]

Columns

Living healthy

April 13, 2023 Brian Cole 0

When I meet someone new and we exchange pleasantries, part of that usually includes what we do. When I say I’m a personal fitness trainer, the most frequent follow-up questions have something to do with [Read More…]

Columns

Tax smart donations

April 13, 2023 Lisa Candella 0

There’s another way to make tax-smart donations to charity Unless you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you don’t currently receive tax benefits from charitable contributions. That may be acceptable to you if you [Read More…]

Beside the Point

Peninsula Family Dentistry: All about connection

April 13, 2023 Noelle Riddle 0

Dr. Heath Cash has been practicing dentistry on the Peninsula for more than 17 years, and in April of 2018, he opened Peninsula Family Dentistry in Newport News. “I am originally from Richmond, and I [Read More…]

Columns

When to engage with that recruiter in your inbox

April 13, 2023 Eric Kean 0

Your smart watch is buzzing, another chime reminds you to use a texted coupon before it expires, and you’ve got two more friend requests from people you’ve never met. Opening your email, you see an [Read More…]

Features

EGT Notary Services, LLC: Supporting the local community

April 13, 2023 Oyster Pointer 0

By Alexandra Wilson Jasmine Daniel became a notary because she wanted to help people in her community. Originally from New Jersey, she moved to Virginia to be with her boyfriend, who inspired her to start [Read More…]

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