The Four Oaks Day Services and Training Center is a facility within the Newport News Department of Human Services (NNDHS) that strives to encourage hope in the lives of those experiencing homelessness as well as [Read More…]
Juan Carillo Jr.’s mother Emily and father Juan Sr. came to California from Mexico as adolescents. They met and married there. The family moved from San Jose to Virginia when Carillo Jr. was 11. His [Read More…]
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…]
The Bead Store, a quaint, little shop located in Hilton Village, offers a variety of beads and other jewelry materials. Strings of shiny beads in all different shapes, sizes and colors hang in neat rows [Read More…]
By Kelly Kennedy A new midwifery practice opened in 2023 in Hampton, offering personalized obstetrical care. Sentara Midwifery Specialists is the first midwifery practice for the health system, expanding access for expecting families across Hampton Roads. [Read More…]
When COVID hit, Andre Velasquez was petrified that his family’s restaurant, Tuscany Ristorante Italiano in Newport News, would fall victim to the pandemic. People stopped eating out and fear in the air was palpable. “It [Read More…]
Ricardo Soni came from Mexico to the United States when he was 16: first to Long Island, then later with wife Claudia, son Nathan (18), daughter Ari (14) and stepson Angel (9) to Newport News. [Read More…]
Langley Civic Leaders Association (LCLA) is a not-for-profit organization composed of volunteer community leaders who seek to promote the enhancement and improvement of the facilities and assets of Langley Air Force Base (LAFB) and its [Read More…]
There are 24 tempting flavors of ice cream on display at the ice cream parlor in “downtown” Hilton Village. “There are 50 flavors in storage,” says Will Auman, co-owner, along with the other owners Megan, [Read More…]
Dynasty Collectibles, a local collectible antique store, focuses on the value of experiencing Asian culture through the sale of furniture, clothes and additional antiques and collector items derived from a variety of Asian cultures around [Read More…]
“I love dancing,” says Diamond Rue, owner of Diamond Choreography. “I even dance in my sleep and I want to share this joy with others.” Rue teaches classes especially for quinceañera and sweet sixteen celebrations. Groups [Read More…]
Since 1954, the Peninsula Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.(PCGC) has stood as a pillar of aesthetic appreciation and inspired action within the community. Originally founded by Margaret L. Alexander, the Council continues to introduce the [Read More…]
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