Newport News Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany III has been elected to serve a one-year term as vice president of the Virginia Municipal League (VML) board of directors. The VML represents the Commonwealth’s cities, towns, and [Read More…]
In Adelia Thompson’s mind, community comes first. As CEO of Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) of Virginia, her role is a testament to her deep commitment to bettering the Virginia Peninsula. Thompson is no stranger to [Read More…]
For more than a century, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber has served as a hub for economic growth, regional collaboration and leadership development, bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs and community members to shape the future. Bob McKenna, [Read More…]
Two NNPS receive Purple Star awards Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School and Ella Fitzgerald Middle School were recognized with 2025-2026 Purple Star awards from the Virgina Department of Education (VDOE). The Virginia Purple Star Designation [Read More…]
By Morgan Grant A unique and forward-thinking coalition of entrepreneurs and businesses, Emerge Initiatives is celebrating 10 years of growth in 2025. DaShana Kemp-Garnett, chief operating officer, expresses her enthusiasm about the rapid evolution of [Read More…]
By Jason Thornton When most people think about literacy, they picture young children sounding out words in classrooms. But across Virginia and here in Newport News, thousands of adults also struggle with reading, writing, math [Read More…]
Back in January, when I reviewed my previous year’s columns, I thought I’d focused on aging a bit too often. So, I decided to not mention it in 2025. Well, here we are in December [Read More…]
50 Floor is a direct-to-consumer, shop-at-home flooring company specializing in residential flooring solutions, including carpet, luxury vinyl, hardwood and laminate. The company currently has 19 locations, including one in Newport News, with plans to open [Read More…]
Local to the 757 his entire life, Jack Keller has been providing personal, reliable painting experiences for customers since 2022. Although painting commercial spaces now occupies most of his time, it wasn’t always that way. [Read More…]
Sentara Community Care Center (SCC) is transforming the healthcare experience for residents of Newport News by focusing on holistic, patient-centered care that goes beyond traditional medical treatment. The program aims to address not just physical [Read More…]
French Polynesia is located in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Australia and the U.S. and is composed of 121 islands divided into five unique archipelagos — Society Islands, Marquesas Islands, Austral Islands, Gambier Islands and [Read More…]
As forces for good in the community, nonprofit organizations have plenty to juggle in their daily operations. Having a financial partner who provides guidance and strategic solutions to streamline and support processes can make all [Read More…]
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