Torrance J. Archie has been appointed Newport News director of parks and recreation. He brings more than 25 years of experience in parks and recreation, community engagement and strategic innovation, including 18 years with the [Read More…]
Through decades of devotion to her craft, Heather Hughes has cultivated a legacy of artistry, proudly leading Heather Hughes Photography as its founder and owner. With nationally published and award-winning photography skills, Hughes’ style blends [Read More…]
As printed in Publish magazine, from the Association of Community Publishers For Sylvia Weinstein Craft, publishing has never just been about putting ink on paper. It’s been about people — telling their stories, lifting them up, and [Read More…]
ODU and NNPS Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy The Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy (MEESA), which is a collaborative lab school partnership between Old Dominion University (ODU) and Newport News Public Schools (NNPS), [Read More…]
Computer Consulting Services (CCS) and OG3 are two businesses that don’t just share a building; their common mission is to assist businesses and computer users with their technological needs and to solve their clients’ issues [Read More…]
Without our health, we become focused just on ourselves and on getting back to normal. So how can anything be more important than our health? I admit this doesn’t apply to all, but most parents [Read More…]
When most people hear “trust,” they think of wealthy families and “trust fund babies.” But the truth is, trusts can be one of the most practical tools for everyday people, no matter your income or [Read More…]
For the last two and a half years, Shawn Cartwright, self-taught, “solo-preneur,” has been turning his passion and creativity into works of art for businesses and customers worldwide. Based in Newport News, Cartwright Creative Craftworks [Read More…]
Some necessities in life seem unnecessary, until they’re not — flood insurance, home warranty, renter’s insurance, life insurance, comprehensive auto insurance, etc. When disaster strikes, the necessity of that “unnecessary” thing becomes evident. Companies like Commonwealth Insurance [Read More…]
The Newport News Retired Teachers Association (NNRTA) is the local branch of the Virginia Retired Teachers Association. A nonprofit organization, NNRTA meets quarterly and is composed of retired and current education personnel who had a [Read More…]
Reading The Red Queen by Martha Grimes was like saying hello to an old friend. Grimes began writing the Richard Jury mysteries in 1981. Set in various locales around London, Inspector Jury is involved in [Read More…]
One of the best experiences about taking the time to visit Scotland is its diversity. If you’re looking for a European adventure that’s equal parts history, beauty and education, a trip to Scotland will tick [Read More…]
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