Posted on: April 17, 2018
The City of Newport News and the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority have been named a finalist in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Implementation Grant competition. The co...
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Posted on: April 6, 2018
The World Arts Celebration is hosting an art contest! The theme for this contest is flowers. Submit your flower-themed art for a chance to win a free canvas print of your artwork. More prizes to be announced. Last d...
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Posted on: April 5, 2018
Explore over thirty cultures from around the world at the World Arts Celebration on Saturday, May 19, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. around the fountain at City Center at Oyster Point (735 Town Center Drive). A stroll around the fountain w...
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Posted on: March 28, 2018
On the 100th anniversary of her birth, the City of Newport News is unveiling a mural in honor of Newport News native and world renown entertainer Pearl Bailey. The mural is being installed on the Pearl Bailey Library at 2510 Wickham Avenue and will be unv...
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Posted on: March 26, 2018
Fairlead Boatworks announced a major and far reaching expansion to its current operations in Newport News’ Seafood Industrial Park (SIP). The investment being made exceeds $5 million and will result in a significant and immediate increase in the...
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Posted on: March 22, 2018
Liebherr-International AG, the family-owned company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery and earthmoving equipment invests $45 million in the expansion of its Newport News, Virginia, facility. Liebherr...
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Posted on: February 23, 2018
The Street Maintenance Division sweeps city-maintained streets, city-wide (April to October). Signs are posted at the main entrances into subdivisions that notify citizens of the day their area will be swept
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Posted on: February 16, 2018
The City has launched NNALERT, a new emergency notification system for Newport News residents. Powered by Everbridge, a nationally recognized communications platform, NNALERT allows the City to send out alerts and notifications to citizens through various...
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Posted on: September 28, 2017
The Mayor’s Initiative to End Bullying in Newport News has partnered with Parents Against Bullying (P.A.B.) for the P.A.B. 5th Annual 1000 Youth March on Sunday, October 1, from 2-5 p.m. The event takes place at Christopher Newport University’s Pomoco Sta...
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Posted on: September 20, 2017
Transformation plan concepts being presented
Over the past year, residents, local leaders and various community partners have been working together to develop a community-driven transformation plan for a portion of the Southeast Community, including the Ri...
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Posted on: September 7, 2017
Councilwoman Dr. Pat Woodbury has been elected Chair of the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads, the governing body of Hampton Roads Transit (HRT). Her term began July 1, 2017 and runs until June 30, 2018. Hampton Roads Transit is the publ...
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Posted on: August 28, 2017
The City of Newport News Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that cartons are being accepted now in the residential and municipal recycling programs. Examples of cartons that are recyclable include milk, juice, broth, soup, wine, etc. When r...
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Posted on: August 28, 2017
Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Works Operation...
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Posted on: August 18, 2017
Assistant Police Chief Michael C. Grinstead has served the city 35 years
Newport News, Va., – City Manager Cindy Rohlf has named Assistant Police Chief Michael C. Grinstead to serve as Interim Police Chief effective September 1. Grinstead will serve in tha...
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Posted on: August 8, 2017
Newport News Police Chief Rick Myers has announced plans to leave his position effective September 1, 2017. He has accepted a job with a national Police Chiefs organization as executive director. Myers has led the Newport News Police Department with a tot...
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Posted on: August 4, 2017
The Newport News Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is accepting and processing applications for Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled program available to Newport News homeowners. Those who meet specified eligibility requirements inc...
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Posted on: August 4, 2017
Newport News City Manager Cindy Rohlf has named Sonia Alcantara-Antoine as Director of Libraries and Information Services for the City of Newport News. She begins her new position September 18 with an annual salary of $122,000 and overseeing a $4.6 millio...
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Posted on: June 28, 2017
Most Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks’ customer services o...
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Posted on: June 2, 2017
The beginning of hurricane season is here and there have been changes to the evacuation maps you’ve been using. Coinciding with the start of Hurricane Season on June 1st, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management released new evacuation maps for Coa...
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Posted on: May 24, 2017
Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks’ customer services offices, the Public Works Operations Ce...
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Posted on: April 7, 2017
Director of Libraries and Information Services Izabela Cieszynski retired Friday, March 31, after 34 years of service with the City of Newport News. City Manager Cindy Rohlf named Library Administrator Anita Jennings to serve as Interim Director. The City...
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Posted on: April 3, 2017
Susan Goodwin has begun a new role with the City of Newport News as the Director of Finance effective April 1st. She had been serving as Financial Services Administrator in the Department Engineering for the past 11 years, and takes over as Finance Direct...
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Posted on: March 30, 2017
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Posted on: March 29, 2017
At its regular meeting last night, Newport News City Council unanimously voted to name Acting City Manager Cindy Rohlf the new, permanent City Manager effective immediately. Terms of the contract, including salary, are still being negotiated. Rohlf has ...Read on...
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Posted on: March 29, 2017
Councilwoman Dr. Pat Woodbury has been named President-Elect of the Virginia Municipal League (VML). As an officer of the 13-member VML Executive Committee, Dr. Woodbury will serve a one-year term in the position. The Executive Committee sets policy for t...Read on...
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Posted on: March 17, 2017
Youth and young adults ages 16-24 should apply by April 7Area businesses needed to serve as worksites
The city is now accepting applications from Newport News residents ages 16-24 and from businesses throughout the area for the highly anticipated Summer Tr...
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Posted on: August 19, 2016
The City of Newport News Hispanic Advisory Committee is holding its 7th Annual International Soccer and Community Festival on Saturday, August 20th. This free event is open to the public and will take place at Riverview Farm Park, 100 City Farm Road, loca...Read on...
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Posted on: June 8, 2016
In a letter sent to the City of Newport News on Wednesday, June 8, the attorney representing the developer and the airport has requested the rezoning application for The Plaza at Jefferson be withdrawn. The request was made in order to allow time for the ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 10, 2016
Long-awaited solution for access to healthy food in the Southeast Community opens for business
The City of Newport News and the Newport News Economic Development Authority are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Jim’s Local Market. Jim's Local Mar...Read on...
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Posted on: April 19, 2016
Mayor McKinley Price and City Manager Jim Bourey today presented checks to the three local charities that had been selected as the beneficiaries of the 2016 Newport News One City Marathon. In its second year, the marathon benefited organizations that prov...
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Posted on: January 29, 2016
Customers of Newport News Waterworks will have an easier way to pay bills when a new and innovative online payment system is launched soon. With enhanced security, mobile-friendly tools and a more simplified ebilling process, the new system offers improv...
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Posted on: December 15, 2015
Christmas HolidayAll Newport News City offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer service...Read on...
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Posted on: October 27, 2015
Mayor McKinley Price and City Manager Jim Bourey today announced the selection of three local charities to be the beneficiaries of the 2016 Newport News One City Marathon. In its second year, the marathon will benefit organizations that provide services t...
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Posted on: November 3, 2015
Newport News City offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Works Ope...Read on...
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Posted on: October 14, 2015
The city of Newport News has again been awarded platinum, the highest level, in the 2015 Green Government Challenge from the Virginia Municipal League. The award was presented to the city at the league’s annual conference last week. This is the third year...
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Posted on: September 30, 2015
The 42nd Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th has been cancelled. It will not be rescheduled and vendors will receive refunds.
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Posted on: September 22, 2015
State drinking water industry honors Michael L. Hotaling
Michael L. Hotaling, Facilities Manager of Newport News Waterworks Department, was awarded the prestigious Fuller Award at the Virginia Section American Water Works Association (VA AWWA) annual c...Read on...
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Posted on: June 23, 2015
Newport News City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Works Operations...Read on...
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Posted on: May 21, 2015
Just in time for the summer, the first 900 foot section of the new James River Fishing Pier will open on Friday, May 22nd following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 AM. After being identified as needing extensive repairs, it was determined that the best...Read on...
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Posted on: May 18, 2015
Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Works Operations Center, the Ne...Read on...
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Posted on: May 12, 2015
Mayor McKinley Price and City Manager Jim Bourey today presented checks to the three local charities that had been selected as the beneficiaries of the inaugural Newport News One City Marathon that took place March 15th.
The charities – the Newport Ne...Read on...
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Posted on: May 7, 2015
Two year project coming to a close
The two year project to replace the Fort Eustis Boulevard bridge over the CSX railroad is in the final stages and motorists should be prepared for a series of traffic pattern changes over the next three weeks to accommoda...
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Posted on: April 29, 2015
Program available to youth and young adults living in the southeast community;
businesses sought to provide work sites for program
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Posted on: April 28, 2015
Beginning Wednesday, April 29th, contractors will start milling and paving work along Jefferson Avenue between Fort Eustis Boulevard and Yorktown Road in the northern section of the city. The work will be done at night, Sunday through Thursday, between th...Read on...
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Posted on: April 17, 2015
Platform provides increased accessibility and financial transparency
The City of Newport News has launched an online financial analysis platform that provides citizens unprecedented access to the city’s budget information. The program transforms volume...Read on...
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Posted on: April 2, 2015
Animal Services offers tips to spot potential abuse
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and Newport News Animal Services urges everyone to join in the fight against animal cruelty. Animal cruelty occurs when a person willfully inflicts inhu...Read on...
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Posted on: March 30, 2015
Celebrate the Opening of City Center Boulevard from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Following an official ribbon cutting at 11 AM, you can walk, run, ride your bike, skateboard, or skate on the unopened road. Kids can make free spring-theme cr...Read on...
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Posted on: March 30, 2015
Newport News one of just 97 agencies in the country and 3 in Virginia with Class 1 Rating
Newport News City Manager Jim Bourey today announced that the Insurance Service Office has upgraded the Fire Department’s Public Protection Classification (PPC) r...Read on...
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Posted on: October 20, 2014
The Newport News Sheriff's Office is holding its next Shred Day event from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, April 18th at the Farmers Market at Jefferson Avenue and 29th Street. Help protect yourself from identity theft by having sensitive financial and persona...Read on...
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Posted on: March 25, 2015
DMV2Go is a mobile customer service center ready to bring DMV services to the City of Newport News! In partnership with the Offices of the Commissioner of the Revenue and City Treasurer - DMV Select locations.
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Posted on: October 20, 2014
The South Morrison Library, located in the South Morrison Family Education Center at 746 Adams Drive in Newport News, is excited to announce that their operating hours will be extended from 10 AM to 4 PM to 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. The new op...Read on...
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Posted on: October 20, 2014
The Newport News Fire Department is hosting an exciting interactive program designed to give an inside look into Fire and Emergency Medical Services. This program is a fun way to learn with hands on participation and exhilarating demonstrations.
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Posted on: October 20, 2014
Want to learn more about all of the activities associated with the Newport News One City Marathon?
Two more community meetings have been scheduled to provide information about the race route, weekend activities, traffic impacts and expected runner time...Read on...
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Posted on: October 20, 2014
Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, public libraries, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Works...Read on...
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Posted on: October 20, 2014
Come celebrate Black History with us at Main Street Library as we enjoy the performance of the Ubuntu Dance Collective Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 2PM. The group, who is based in the Hampton Roads area, combines accurate and cutting-edge interpretation...Read on...
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Posted on: February 2, 2015
The City of Newport News is looking into having a custom license plate made available through DMV. To start the approval process, there must be demonstrated interest and pre-orders.
In an effort to see if we have enough interest, we are asking that yo...Read on...
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Posted on: February 6, 2015
City Manager Jim Bourey has announced plans to close the Newport News City Prison Farm by the end of June at the latest. The decision is based on a consultant’s report that has identified $8.2 million needed in improvements to the nearly 100 year old corr...Read on...
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Posted on: February 3, 2015
The contractor for the Ft. Eustis Boulevard (Route 105) Bridge Replacement over CSX project has major structural steel delivery and installation scheduled for Thursday, February 5th. Motorists in the area will encounter flaggers and experience periodic, ...Read on...
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Posted on: October 29, 2014
The City Manager has submitted to Council his Recommended FY 2016 - FY 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is a five year plan that outlines a schedule and a funding strategy for high-priority capital and equipment purchases.
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Posted on: January 12, 2015
All Newport News city offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This includes City Hall, city offices at City Center At Oyster Point, all public libraries, Newport News Waterworks' customer service office...Read on...
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Posted on: October 8, 2014
Three local charities to benefit from inaugural event
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City Manager Jim Bourey today announced the selection of three local charities to be the beneficiaries of the inaugural Newport...Read on...
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