Economic Development Authority to Host "Entrepreneur Express" Workshop

The Newport News Economic Development Authority, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, is pleased to present "Entrepreneur Express - 5 Secrets to Jump Start Your Social Media Market." This worksh...

Denbigh-Warwick Area Plan Community Meeting

Please join us as we present a draft of the vision, goals and strategies for the Denbigh-Warwick Area Plan. We will also review three potential design options on key public sites, each of which has been informed by citizen input from previous community me...

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Magazine- Spring/Summer Issue

Discover all the classes, programs, events, parks and facilities offered for spring and summer. Read our magazine online or pick up a copy at a City library or recreation facility.

FREE RABIES CLINIC AT PENINSULA ANIMAL SHELTER

Vaccinations for dogs and cats available 9 am – 1 pm on March 9

The City of Newport News is partnering with the Virginia Department of Health to offer a free rabies vaccination clinic next month. On Saturday, March 9, from 9:00 am – 1:0...

JOB FAIRS FOR SUMMER PARKS & RECREATION POSITIONS

Three fairs over next two weeks; year-round opportunities also available

The Newport News Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is holding three job fairs next month to fill over 180 summer positions in various locations throughout the City. Some yea...

Newport News and Partners to Host Regional Job Fair

To celebrate the dedication of the Four Oaks Day Service Center, the City of Newport News, Volunteers of America Chesapeake, Virginia Career Works - Greater Peninsula, and the Virginia Employment Commission are hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, March 5, 2019...

MARATHON WEEKEND BEGINS TOMORROW IN NEWPORT NEWS

Activities happening all weekend for everyone; runners can still register for Sunday’s races

The City of Newport News’ fifth annual One City Marathon takes place Sunday and, with related events all weekend long, there are fun activities...

Newport News Hosts One City Marathon Women's Forum

Newport News, Va., – In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Newport News One City Marathon and Women’s History Month, Newport News has added a Women’s Forum to the line-up of Marathon Weekend events. On Saturday, Marc...

Riverside Health System Becomes Official One City Marathon Health and Wellness Provider

Newport News, Va., – Riverside Health System has signed-on to become the Official Health and Wellness Provider for the One City Marathon.  In this role, they will provide health supports on race day while offering resources for runners ...

City Manager Names New Fire Chief

Jeff Johnson has 30+ years of experience in all aspects of Fire and EMS

City Manager Cindy Rohlf has announced her selection of Jeffrey S. “Jeff” Johnson for the position of Newport News Fire Chief. Johnson currently serves as Fire Chief for Salinas, Calif...

City Again Selected as Finalist for HUD Grant Funds

The City of Newport News and
the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority have again been named afinalist in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Implementation Grant program. The
Newport...

Newport News Receives State Workforce Development Grant

Funding will support workforce development training at Brooks Crossing

The City of Newport News was awarded a grant through the Virginia Department of Social Services’ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to increase workforce development...

Bayport Credit Union Sponsors New Half Marathon

5th Year of Newport News One City Marathon brings 5th race

BayPort Credit Union has joined the Newport News One City Marathon team as sponsor of the new half marathon race. The BayPort Credit Union One City Half Marathon debuts at the 2019 event and comple...