Synethia White has been appointed Newport News’ first community violence prevention manager, marking a step forward in the city’s commitment to enhancing community safety and fostering a culture of peace. White brings 20 years of [Read More…]
You have probably given to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Maybe cans of vegetables, boxes of pasta, written checks or hours of volunteer time. But it’s not just a place to get a bag of groceries. [Read More…]
Five NNPS recognized as exemplar Deer Park Elementary School earned a Highest Achievement Award and Hidenwood Elementary School, Katherine Johnson Elementary School, Huntington Middle School and Woodside High School earned Continuous Improvement Awards through the [Read More…]
Out of illness, frustration and disappointment, Toni Colton built something healing. In 2023, Colton opened Ascend Functional Medicine, a comprehensive functional medicine practice offering holistic healthcare through a variety of treatments. The practice sprouted from [Read More…]
If you are old enough to remember, you surely recall a 1975 hit song entitled “Why Can’t We Be Friends” by a group called WAR. From concert halls to all types of public venues, those [Read More…]
You don’t need to remind parents that parenting often pushes their creativity, adaptability, confidence, resilience and patience to new limits. Parents often face the challenge of finding the right balance between providing guidance, offering support [Read More…]
Well, here we are in 2025. I’m going to start with a familiar January statement of mine that last year flew by, is in the past, involved many changes. Now most of us are looking [Read More…]
Throughout Newport News stand unique invitations to experience art unencumbered by walls, roofs, spaces or imagination. These contemporary sculptures are the brainchild of Bobby Freeman, developer of Port Warwick. This eventual foundation, the Newport News [Read More…]
“We specialize in serious personal injuries, criminal offenses and other significant legal matters,” says Larry King of Larry King Law, the founding attorney of the firm. “The team is passionate about delivering the best possible [Read More…]
What is Merchant Services? Merchant Services is the means by which a business accepts electronic payment transactions (i.e. debit cards, credit cards, and eChecks) from its customers. It is imperative for successful businesses today to [Read More…]
As we step into 2025, travel has evolved beyond just sightseeing. Many travelers want journeys about personal transformation, offering experiences that challenge, inspire and fundamentally change us. Here are five destinations that promise more than [Read More…]
Christopher Newport University (CNU) has become known as a landmark of Newport News, constantly growing and improving. One of its interior programs, Community Captains, is expanding the university’s outreach and availability to local students preparing [Read More…]
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