Hosted by the Salvation Army Virginia Peninsula, the 10th Annual Red Kettle Classic will be held on Thursday, October 2, at Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort. Potential sponsors and golf foursomes should contact bit.ly/vapeninredkettleclassic25 [Read More…]
At Design and Consign–The Indoor Marketplace One of 70 vendors, The Owl & The Elephant is a charming, eclectic shop near Hilton Village in Newport News. Owned by Renee Ito, who doubles as an assistant [Read More…]
NNPS Attendance and Menchville High win 2025 Attendance Innovation Award The Newport News Public Schools attendance department and Menchville High School won the 2025 Attendance Innovation Awards Grand Prize from EveryDay Labs for outstanding attendance [Read More…]
Nina Franklin remembers always wanting to be “in the helping profession.” Her mother was a nurse, which led her to dream of her own nursing career. After being accepted into nursing school, she recalls struggling [Read More…]
In Virginia, and especially in Newport News, the voices of older adults play a vital role in shaping our communities. Advocacy is more than just raising concerns or sharing opinions. It is about using your [Read More…]
Siren Jiu Jitsu is a community-centric gym redefining what a martial arts space can be, with a focus on accessibility, inclusivity and purpose. The business is owned by Julia and Vance Barksdale. By day, Julia [Read More…]
More than 30 years ago, when I started making my lifelong hobby an actual business, my first brochure (this was before our ubiquitous home computers with online websites, so we still had brochures and the [Read More…]
As a leading force in senior healthcare, Home Instead delivers more than just in-home support — it offers compassionate care that feels like family. Through a deep human approach and a commitment to building lasting relationships, Home [Read More…]
Ever had a craving for lobster but don’t have the time and means to get to New England? Enter Lobstah King’s, a family-owned New England-infused food truck. Originally opened as a hot dog cart in [Read More…]
Everyone loves a good story! Storytelling is a part of every culture. From the time we come into this world (maybe even before?) others are telling stories about and to us. Stories that I recall [Read More…]
The best thing about September is the beginning of the “ber” months. It means cooler weather is on the way. I also love September because it’s back-to-school time, and I still love shopping for new [Read More…]
The charming city of Lyon, France’s third-largest city, is a treasure trove of historical and cultural experiences for tourists. It is located southeast of Paris and straddles the Rhone and Saone Rivers. After Paris, it [Read More…]
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