Newport News Arts Commission Invests in Performing and Arts Organizations

To celebrate and enhance arts offerings in the city, the Newport News Arts Commission recently presented 25 grants to community organizations.  The grant funding, which totals $159,379, supports dance, media, music, theater, visual, literary, and...

Residents Invited to Apply for the Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities

Newport News City Council is seeking applicants to serve on the newly re-established Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities.  The Committee will serve in an advisory capacity to City Council to analyze the needs of people with ...

Newport News Assessing Citywide Parking Requirements

The Newport News Department of Planning has launched a community-wide survey to gather input on parking minimums.  These guidelines state that new developments must provide a set number of off-street parking spots and cover the demand for parking...

Loose Leaf Collection Program Begins November 27

The Public Works Department is pleased to announce the details of the 2023 Seasonal Leaf Collection Program.  Residential curbside collection of loose leaves will begin on November 27, 2023 and run through the beginning of 2024. 

Two coll...

Newport News Launches "Breakthrough Experiences Pass"

The City of Newport News is launching the Breakthrough Experiences Pass, a new program that aims to promote tourism and engagement throughout the city.

The Newport News Breakthrough Experiences Pass is a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to get...

Tourism Generated $333.4 Million in Revenue for Newport News in 2022

Tourism was again an important contributor to the economy of Virginia and to the City of Newport News in 2022, according to data prepared by Tourism Economics for the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Newport News tourism has almost fully recovered to the pre...

Newport News Finalist in National Ideas Challenge

NewDEAL announced five finalists in the 2023 National Ideas Challenge that focus on promoting equality, particularly in underserved communities. The top scoring proposals focus on housing access and stabilizing rent in Maryland; finding ...

Prepare Now for Extended James River Bridge Closures

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will soon begin a critical upgrade project at the James River Bridge (JRB). The JRB Wire Rope Replacement Project will require two separate, multi-day JRB closures and will take place between November 15, 2...

Community Support Agency Grant Applications Accepted

Newport News knows that not-for-profit organizations play an important role in improving the quality of life for our community. To encourage nonprofit organizations to provide services to Newport News residents, we have established a system to award monet...

NNPS and City of Newport News Celebrate Huntington Middle School: The Next Chapter

Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) and the City of Newport News hosted “Huntington Middle School: The Next Chapter” on September 7 at the site of the future Huntington Middle School. The outdoor event commemorated the proud history of ...

Mayor and Senior Leaders Selected For Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative

Yearlong intensive management program provides executive education and training for 40 mayors and 80 senior city leaders from across the globe

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones, Assistant City Manager Ralph “Bo” Clayton and Director of Human Resources Allis...

City Council Work Sessions to be Live Streamed Beginning July 25

Meetings will also be available for on-demand viewing 

Beginning with the July 25 meeting, Newport News City Council work sessions will be shown live on NNTV, live streamed on social media, and available for on-demand viewing after the meeting. Re...

Newport News and CAN Foundation Launch Innovative Street Museum Program

The City of Newport News is partnering with The CAN Foundation to create the Newport News Street Museum, a city-wide mural project.  This innovative initiative highlights diverse locations throughout the city while also encouraging placemaking, p...

City Begins Stormwater Master Planning Process

Three public meetings scheduled to hear from residents, businesses, stakeholders

The City of Newport News is proactively undertaking a multi-year, master planning effort to tackle flooding challenges and develop long-term flooding mitigation options for th...

Vice Mayor Recognized By ODU Alumni Association

Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany was named to Old Dominion University’s Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. Now in its third year, the ODU Alumni Association’s recognition program was established “to honor grad...

Juneteenth Celebrations

Mark your calendars as the City of Newport News commemorates history and celebrates freedom with two Juneteenth events. Join us on June 12 at 1 p.m. in front of City Hall as we raise the Juneteenth flag in recognition of the end of slavery in the United S...

Mayor Phillip Jones Invited to White House

June 1 forum focuses on how federal programs are helping Newport News residents

Mayor Phillip D. Jones is traveling to Washington, D. C. on Thursday, June 1, to participate in the “Communities in Action: Building a Better Virginia” forum at the White House...

City Receives Grants for Downtown Development Projects

The City of Newport News recently received state grants for downtown revitalization projects. Funding will support the transformation taking place in the city and will invigorate this historic part of the community.

Newport News was one of three cities in ...

Newport News Receives $760,000 for Violence Reduction

Congressman Bobby Scott this morning presented the city with a check for $760,000 for violence reduction. The community project funds, secured by Congressman Scott, will be used for the city's Gun Violence and Violent Crime Reduction Initiative.

A large po...

City and Green Foundation Receive $125,000 Grant

The City of Newport News and the Newport News Green Foundation received a $125,000 grant from the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) and the African American Mayors Association (AAMA).   Four cities with African American m...

City Manager Presents FY 2024 Recommended Operating Budget

No tax rate or user fee increases proposed; NNPS request fully funded

The recommended operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, was presented to City Council at its work session yesterday evening. Supporting the...

Newport News Announces 2023 Special Events

Newport News is known for events that entertain guests of all ages while offering fun and unique experiences.  From the renowned Fall Festival and Outdoor Enthusiast Event to competitive sporting events and the Children’s Festival, residents and ...

NEWPORT NEWS ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE TO BOLSTER SWaM CITY CONTRACTORS

To encourage more small, women- and minority-owned (SWaM) businesses to compete for contracting opportunities with Newport News, the city’s Purchasing Office is offering free, monthly workshops to help such businesses better?understand the procurement pro...

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR PHILLIP JONES REGARDING RICHNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING

Newport News Mayor Phillip D. Jones has issued the following statement regarding yesterday's shooting at Richneck Elementary School.

"Newport News is a strong community, but we are saddened and disheartened by the terrible tragedy that took p...

MAYOR-ELECT PHILLIP JONES INVITED TO WHITE HOUSE

Mayor-elect Phillip D. Jones is in Washington, D.C. today at the invitation of the White House to meet with senior leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss working with the White House on key issues such as t...

City of Newport News Breaks Ground on Early Childhood Center

The City of Newport News, Peake Childhood Center, and Virginia Peninsula Community College have begun a new project to enhance early education outcomes and transform the lives of young people and their families in Newport News and beyond.  The th...

Newport News Hosting Shipbuilders’ Day Job Fair on Friday, August 12

In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly designated August 13 as Shipbuilders’ Day in celebration of Virginia’s maritime heritage and our history as a national leader in the shipbuilding industry. To honor the contributions of maritime e...

Avelo Airlines Lands at Newport News Williamsburg Airport with Nonstop Routes to the Sunshine State

Avelo Airlines today announced it will begin serving Newport News this fall with exclusive nonstop service to Florida. Avelo will begin serving Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Oct. 19 and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on Oct...

New Bicycle Race Comes to Newport News

Newport News and THR Cycling have joined forces to welcome a new competitive sporting event in the city.  The Newport News Twilight Criterium, an elite amateur bicycle racing event sanctioned by USA Cycling, will take place on Saturday, July 30 f...

Live Music Returns to the Newport News Waterfront During the Southeast Community Celebration

Dance and enjoy family friendly activities during the Southeast Community Celebration.  Two waterfront concerts make up the Celebration, which is known to many as the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series.  These popular events take pl...

OnDemand Public Transit Comes to Newport News

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) OnDemand begins operating Sunday, July 10 in select areas of Newport News and Virginia Beach, offering residents an easy and affordable way to get around. This unique service allows customers within designated service zones to ...

National Adoption Event - Empty the Shelters

Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter is participating in a national adoption event from December 1 through the 17th with reduced adoption fees.

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Electoral Board Meeting

The Newport News Electoral Board has been rescheduled for December 8, 2023 at 9:00am. The meeting will take place at 2400 Washington Ave. on the 6th floor in the Communications conference room.