News Flash

Residents Needed for Floodplain Management Planning Committee

The city of Newport News is undertaking a multi-year, master planning effort to tackle flooding challenges. Through this effort, the city is assessing current and future flood impacts to develop long-term solutions.

Newport News is forming a Citizens Advis...

One City Marathon Races Take Place This Weekend

The 9^th annual Newport News One City Marathon Weekend, presented by Newport News Shipbuilding, takes place this Saturday and Sunday with races, celebrations, and activities for everyone. Those who aren’t participating in the races are encouraged to come o...

Ella Festival Returns to Newport News

Join the City of Newport News as we celebrate city native and “First Lady of Song” Ella Fitzgerald during the 25^th Annual Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival. From April 20 – 22, the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center will be aliv...

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $640,994 to Grow Seafood Industrial Park in Newport News

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $640,994 grant to the City of Newport News to support design work for development of a seafood market, as well as dock improvements and dredging design at 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...

Newport News Debuts Vibrant New City Brand and Strategic Message

In 2021, the City of Newport News launched a strategic initiative to uncover the community’s brand identity. The goal was to discover what is distinct and authentic about Newport News and develop messaging that conveys the city’s uniqu...

CITY ISSUES OPEN CALL FOR ARTIST TO PAINT MURAL IN YARD DISTRICT

The city of Newport News is excited to announce the release of a new commission opportunity for qualified artists and artist-teams to create a public mural in the up-and-coming Yard District.

The city is actively accepting proposals for a 3,900 square foot...

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 ANNOUNCES BEE CITY USA AFFILIATION

The city of Newport News and the Newport News Green Foundation have announced that Newport News is now a Bee City USA affiliate. The announcement event took place October 18, at the Green Foundation's Chatham Trail property in Newport News where ...

Newport News Receives Two Innovation Awards from Virginia Municipal League

Each year, the Virginia Municipal League (VML) recognizes the outstanding work being performed by local governments across Virginia. Through their Innovation Awards, the VML highlights inventive problem-solving, excellence in management, citizen participa...

City Prepares for Coastal Flooding

Residents in low-lying areas are encouraged to plan ahead.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood warning, which means flooding is occurring or is imminent.  Anticipated flood conditions could rival or surpass those seen in Hurric...

Newport News Begins Work on James River Strand in The Yard District

Residents and guests in Newport News will soon have another reason to visit the newly-established Yard District, as the city is undertaking a project to offer connections to the downtown waterfront.  Work has begun on the James River Strand Proje...

Newport News Awards Gun Violence Intervention Program Grants

City provides over $1.78 million to fund programs that reduce gun violence

The City of Newport News is addressing gun violence, a national health crisis, by investing in community-based organizations that offer programs, initiatives, and strategies to crea...

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...

INFORMATION SOUGHT IN POTENTIAL ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE

PETA offering up to $7,000 reward

On Monday, July 11, 2022, at about 8:40 a.m., Newport News Animal Welfare Officers were called to the 2500 block of Marshall Avenue for a report of a deceased canine beside a trash dumpster. 

When the officers arri...

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 ...

Fireworks Return to Victory Landing Park During "4th of July Stars in the Sky" Event

Enjoy an evening of family fun and entertainment, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display, during the “4^th of July Stars in the Sky” event in the Yard District of Newport News.  All are invited to Victory Landing Park (...

Newport News Accepting Applications for Gun Violence Intervention Program Grants

The City of Newport News has launched a grant program as part of the city’s Gun Violence Intervention initiative.  Grant funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to community-based organizations that offer programs, initiatives, or ...

Join us for the Inaugural Juneteenth Parade Saturday, June 11

The City of Newport News, in collaboration with the Newport News Downtown Merchants and Neighbors Association, is set to present the inaugural Newport News Juneteenth Community Parade on Sat., June 11, in the Southeast Community. The parade will feature 7...

City to Host Backyard Bash at Superblock Park in the Yard District

Let the lawn games begin! Residents and guests of all ages are invited to enjoy live music, great food, fun activities, and cold beverages at the Backyard Bash on Saturday, June 4 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Superblock Park (2601 Washington Avenue). &...

Input Needed for City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

The city is in the midst of developing the Newport News Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and we need your input! This plan will serve as the guiding document for policies and procedures, design guidelines, and project implementation strategies for devel...

Community Organizations Invited to Gun Violence Intervention Grant Sessions

Newport News is moving forward with a Gun Violence Intervention Grant program for community organizations that provide actionable and sustainable solutions to the issue. We are finalizing the grant application and plan to release it over the next few week...

World Arts Celebration Returns to Newport News!

The City of Newport News is taking residents and guests on a journey filled with culture, craftsmanship, and cuisine during the World Arts Celebration at City Center at Oyster Point on Saturday, May 21, from noon to 5 p.m. This event, which also celebrate...

CITY TO HOST NEW OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST EVENT AT NEWPORT NEWS PARK SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Are you ready to find your next adventure? Join the City of Newport News for the Outdoor Enthusiast Event at Newport News Park Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is hosted in partnership with the 733d Force Support Squadron at Fort Eusti...

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR NEWPORT NEWS JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS

Sign up for youth poster contest, parade, field day, festival, and more

The Downtown Newport News Merchants and Neighbors Association, Inc. and the City of Newport News are partnering together to offer a diverse schedule of events to commemorate Juneteenth...

Newport News Launches Community Safety Survey

Gun violence is a national issue that cities and counties of all sizes have struggled with for decades.  The City of Newport News is taking a community-based approach to understand the most pressing concerns around safety, the root causes of viol...

Largest Clothing Closet in Virginia Opens at Four Oaks Day Services and Training Center

Two nonprofit organizations, The Heart of Giving and the Woman’s Club of Newport News, have teamed up to expand their clothing offerings to homeless men, women, and children. Together they have opened The Clothing Department at Four Oaks, a free...

CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS TO HOST REDISTRICTING MEETINGS

Under the Virginia Constitution and state law, the City of Newport News must redistrict after the decennial census. The purpose of decennial redistricting is to equalize, as nearly as practical, representation in the election districts on the basis of pop...

CITY BEGINS SECOND PHASE OF HOUSING FOR CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE

(NEWPORT NEWS, VA) – The City of Newport News and the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) have begun the second phase of housing for the city’s Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI).  Thi...

HAMPTON AND PENINSULA HEALTH DISTRICTS OPEN COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING CENTER

The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts today announced that a Community Testing Center (CTC) will open at the Sherwood Shopping Center located at 13785 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA on Monday, January 10, 2022. The CTE will provide free Polymera...

Mayor McKinley Price to Host Annual Day of Service Food Drive on January 17

The Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) holiday is observed nationally as a day of service in celebration of the civil rights leader’s life and legacy.  In honor of MLK Day, Newport News Mayor McKinley L. Price hosts an annual Day of Service F...

Mayor McKinley Price Honored for Advocating for U.S. Global Leadership to Strengthen Communities

Newport News Mayor McKinley L. Price, DDS was recognized last week for his work to advocate for America's global leadership as an imperative and effective approach to strengthening our country’s local communities. Mayor Price is one of ...