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Indulge Bakery and Bistro: A taste of Europe in Hilton

April 19, 2022 Nancy P. Sykes 0

Tucked in the middle of historic Hilton Village is Indulge, a European-style bakery and bistro. “I chose the name because it means ‘allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of…,’” says owner Michele Smith. I love [Read More…]

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Bodacious Bazaar: Shopping to the max

April 19, 2022 Nancy P. Sykes 0

More than 250 vendors, artists, crafters and winemakers will gather at the Hampton Roads Convention Center June 3 – 5. Sandra Gardner, founder, promoter and owner is proud of the event she has successfully brought to the [Read More…]

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Once Upon a Child: Affordable clothing for children

March 23, 2022 Nancy P. Sykes 0

“Our mission is to provide a fun and convenient way to buy and sell new and gently used kids’ stuff, focusing on quality, safety and value,” says Traci Bunn Powers, owner and director of human [Read More…]

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Village Studio Arts: Discovering the joy of creating art

February 22, 2022 Nancy P. Sykes 0

Located in the middle of the Warwick Shopping Center is an art studio where Village Studio Arts owner Camille Donne (Dahnee — Italian origin) helps others discover or rediscover the joy of creating art. “I teach mostly [Read More…]

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Provost Construction: Building a better downtown

January 17, 2022 Dave Hunt 0

Provost Construction has grown since its inception in 2009. The company was founded by Jonathan Provost while he was still an engineering student at Old Dominion University (ODU). These days, Provost Construction has ongoing projects [Read More…]

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: De-stressing tax season

January 17, 2022 Terilyn Goins, Ph.D. 0

Handling finances can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when there is no one to offer guidance. This is especially true when tax season rolls around, and individuals try to assess all that is necessary to [Read More…]

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Earthy Nest, LLC: Striving to make life plastic free

January 17, 2022 Kelli Caplan 0

When Aanal Vora was on vacation in Miami Beach several years ago, she looked beyond the beauty of the area and saw something that bothered her immensely: plastic waste scattered along the shoreline. “You see [Read More…]

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Blue Crab and Purple Pig Bistro: Great taste and a sense of place

January 17, 2022 Dave Hunt 0

“A name is important. It speaks to the food; it speaks to the place,” says Barry Wildman, owner and head chef of Blue Crab and Purple Pig Bistro (BC&PP), a new restaurant near the intersection of [Read More…]

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Reynolds Mechanical Service: Father and son treating customers like family

December 27, 2021 Dave Hunt 0

Reynolds Mechanical Service (RMS) began servicing the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning needs of Hampton Roads residents and businesses in 1997. Scott Reynolds, the company’s founder, is still CEO, though most of the day-to-day operations are [Read More…]

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Paperbacks Ink: Don’t judge a book by its cover

December 27, 2021 SHS Design 0

“Paperbacks Ink is the oldest new and used bookstore in Newport News, carrying primarily used books in many genres,” says Tara Brandt, owner. “We have a small selection of newly released books, and we will [Read More…]

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Kidcreate Studio: A space for art and lasting friendships

November 11, 2021 Noelle Riddle 0

Karen deWysocki has a passion for art and a love for the community of Newport News, which is the city she grew up in. So she combined her love of both and on March 20 [Read More…]

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Serve the City–Peninsula delivers kindness to neighborhoods in need

October 25, 2021 Kelli Caplan 0

If Serve the City–Peninsula was being rated by its “customers,” it likely would receive five stars. The organization, known as STC, has, by all accounts, made a huge difference on the Virginia Peninsula. The group [Read More…]

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