Newport News Hosting Mask Design Challenge

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires that people wear cloth face coverings when spending time in indoor public settings.  The City of Newport News is launching a Face Mask Design Challenge to highlight the crea...

Newport News Fall Festival Online Vendor Marketplace

Newport News Fall Festival Online Vendor MarketplaceOctober 3 & 4, 2020

Shop online from vendors selling handmade crafts, holiday décor, jewelry, soaps, and more at the Newport News Fall Festival Online Vendor Market on October 3 & 4, 20...

$1.5 MILLION CARES ACT GRANT AWARDED TO BENEFIT NEWPORT NEWS AND HAMPTON BUSINESSES

The U.S. Department of Commerce, through its Economic Development Administration, awarded $1.5 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant funding for the benefit of small businesses in Newport News and Hampton. The award was a portion of the $13.9 mil...

Newport News Participating in Health Equity Pilot Program

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Health Equity Working Group announced today a pilot program with the City of Newport News to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and public health information to residents. The Health ...

Newport News Launches Program to Help People Affected by COVID-19

To support Newport News residents who are experiencing financial hardships due to COVID-19, the city’s Department of Human Services has launched the Supplemental Assistance Funding for Emergencies (SAFE) program. This program offers one-time fin...

Newport News Public Library Receives Virginia Humanities Grant

Newport News Public Library has been awarded a $7,000 grant from Virginia Humanities to develop a multimedia exhibit in honor of the achievements of residents from the Southeast Community.  The exhibit, Say It Loud: A Salute to the Heroes of the ...

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Newport News Transportation Center

On July 21, 2020, the City of Newport News, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) broke ground on a new transportation center that will bring the city’s public tran...

Economic Development Authority Announces Additional Support for Small Businesses

Following the success of the recent COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Grant Program, the Newport News Economic Development Authority is offering continued support for local, small businesses affected by COVID-19. The EDA has established two new grants &a...

City to Open Facilities Sunday, July 19, for Citizens Seeking Relief from Heat

The National Weather Service is calling for temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s Sunday through Tuesday, with heat index values in the mid- to upper 100s. A heat advisory has been issued for Sunday, July 19, and the City of Newport News is opening severa...

Watch City Council Swearing-In Ceremony Live

The Swearing-In Ceremony for re-elected Council Members Marcellus L. Harris III, Tina L. Vick, and Dr. Patricia P. Woodbury can be watched live on Tuesday, July 14 at 4:00 p.m. via one of the following viewing options:

• www.facebook.com/NewportNewsTV&nb...

Newport News and Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas Launch YouthBuild Program

Young men and women are encouraged to apply to become part of the new Newport News YouthBuild program. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC), in partnership with the City of Newport News, a $1.4 mill...

CITY CLOSES FRIDAY IN RECOGNITION OF JUNETEENTH

Newport News city offices, buildings and facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth. The Voter Registrar’s Office at City Hall will still be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for absentee voting for the Republican Primary, and...

CITY OFFICES AND FACILITIES REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY

Some restrictions in place to aid in social distancing and spread of COVID-19

On Tuesday, June 16, most Newport News city offices and facilities will reopen to the public with measures in place to help keep city employees and the public safe. While the cit...

Statement from Mayor McKinley L. Price Regarding Confederate Monument

“There is a Confederate monument located in the City of Newport News in front of the old Warwick Courthouse in Denbigh. The monument, while owned by the City, is under a State Easement Agreement through the Department of Historic Resources. The ...

NEWPORT NEWS AND HAMPTON UNITE TO PROMOTE THE 2020 CENSUS

Mayors hold competition to encourage residents to respond to the 2020 Census

The cities of Newport News and Hampton are joining forces to encourage people to respond to the 2020 Census. Mayor McKinley L. Price, DDS of Newport News and Mayor Donnie Tuck of ...

MEMORIAL DAY CLOSINGS AND SCHEDULES

NOTE: City offices and buildings, including libraries, are currently closed to the public due to the pandemic.

Garbage, recycling and bulk waste collections – No collections on Monday, May 25. All collections for the week will be delayed one day,...

NEWPORT NEWS ADJUSTS SOME SERVICES FOR PHASE I REOPENING

City offices still closed to the public; eligible employees telework or on modified schedules

In line with Governor Ralph Northam’s Executive Order 61 that eases some of the restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Newp...

African American Mayors Association Names Mayor McKinley Price New Head of Organization

Mayor McKinley Price, DDS of Newport News, VA was sworn in on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 as the new President of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA). Mayor Price takes over for outgoing AAMA President Mayor Hardie Davis of Augusta, GA. Mayor Keisha L...

Newport News Voter Registrar Encourages Absentee Voting During Pandemic

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Newport News Voter Registrar’s Office is urging citizens to Vote By Mail and utilize online services for the May 19 General Election. Citizens can register to vote, update voter registration information ...

ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR TAXPAYERS AND BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19

The City of Newport News has two new programs available to assist taxpayers and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic – the COVID-19 Tax Payment Arrangement Program and the COVID-19 Business Resiliency Grant Program.

Newport News Treasu...

Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter Offers Adoptions by Appointment Only

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter is now offering adoptions of dogs, cats and pocket pets by appointment only. The move from walk-in adoptions to adoptions by appointment aids in controlling the number of visitors in the shelter at once and focuses ef...

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CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD ELECTRONIC MEETING

Citizen comments accepted via phone, email, website and regular mail

The Newport News City Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 is being held electronically. There is no afternoon work session, and the City Manager’s recommen...

Animal Services Adjusts Response Hours

The Newport News Animal Services Division, which provides animal control for both the city of Newport News and the city of Poquoson, has modified its operating schedule. Animal Control Officers will respond to general animal control calls for service from...

Virtual Open House Public Meeting for Replacement of the Ft. Eustis Blvd Bridge

The bridge that carries Ft. Eustis Boulevard (Route 105) over the Lee Hall Reservoir in Newport News will be undergoing construction beginning in May 2020. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the City of Newport News, is hosting...

NEWPORT NEWS CITY FACILITIES TO REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

City & Health Department Officials to Hold Facebook Live Event March 26 at 6 pm

In light of Governor Northam’s Executive Order 53 and in an effort to help “flatten the curve,” Newport News city facilities will remain close...

Joint Message from Peninsula Localities Regarding COVID-19

The following message is from James City County Administrator Scott Stevens, Williamsburg City Manager Andrew Trivette, York County Administrator Neil Morgan, Newport News City Manager Cindy Rohlf, Hampton City Manager Mary Bunting, and Poquoson City Mana...

NEWPORT NEWS WATERWORKS SUSPENDS DISCONNECTIONS IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS

It is essential that people have access to clean water during the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19). As such, Newport News Waterworks has suspended all service disconnections, except for customer-generated requests and to make a repair. This suspension is e...

CITY FACILITIES CLOSED TO GENERAL PUBLIC EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Closures in place at least through Sunday, March 29; employees are to report to work as usual

Newport News officials are continuing to monitor and respond to the coronavirus outbreak. In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the city is enhancing its s...

Joint Message from Peninsula Localities Regarding COVID-19

The following message is from James City County Administrator Scott Stevens, Williamsburg City Manager Andrew Trivette, York County Administrator Neil Morgan, Newport News City Manager Cindy Rohlf, Hampton City Manager Mary Bunting, and Poquoson City Mana...

CITY MANAGER NAMES NEW PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Frank James has worked for the city since 1984

Newport News City Manager Cindy Rohlf has named Frank S. James Director of Public Works for the City of Newport News. As Public Works Director, James oversees a budget of $96 million and staff of over 350 empl...

TWO COMMUNITY EVENTS TAKING PLACE AT PENINSULA REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER

Adoption Event March 7; Rabies Vaccination Clinic March 8

Two community events are being held at the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter next week and both are open to the public and free to attend.

On Saturday, March 7, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., the animal she...

Marathon Weekend in Newport News Begins Friday

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

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

OPTIMA HEALTH OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF MARITIME 8K

~8K one of five races offered at this year’s One City Marathon~

Optima Health has joined the One City Marathon as the official sponsor of the Maritime 8K race. Taking place on Sunday, March 1 in downtown Newport News, the Maritime 8K presented by...

CITY TO KICK OFF TRANSFORMATION OF DENBIGH

Citizens invited to event and demolition ceremony at former Kmart site

The City of Newport News is holding a Transforming Denbigh event on Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the site of the former Kmart building at the corner of Warwi...

ARTech Lights Rescheduled for February 7

ARTech Lights, a BayPort Credit Union NlightN event, has been rescheduled for Friday, February 7 from 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m at Brooks Crossing, 550 30^th Street. Originally scheduled for December 13 but postponed due to inclement weather, this bra...

NEWPORT NEWS AND VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA RECEIVE YOUTHBUILD GRANT

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas (VOACC), in partnership with the City of Newport News, a $1.4 million YouthBuild grant to create a new workforce development and education program for 90 young people in...

CASEY SUBARU AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ANIMAL SHELTER FOR THE “SHARE THE LOVE” EVENT

For the second year, Casey Subaru is teaming up with the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter for the “Share the Love” event. Now through January 2, Subaru Corporation and Casey Auto Group will make a donation to the shelter for every sal...

EnVision Center Offers Support Services for Those in Assisted Housing

The Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) has been chosen by U.S. Housing and Urban Development as an EnVision Center site to help low-income residents increase their income and gain self-sufficiency. The Lift & Connect Resource Cen...

Holiday Happenings at Newport News Historic Sites

Both Endview Plantation and Lee Hall Mansion will be decorated for the season with period-appropriate Christmas decorations starting on December 1^st through December 30^th. Guided tours of both sites included with admission, offer a glimpse of common holid...

City Announces BayPort Credit Union NlightN Event Series

Holiday experiences take place from one end of the city to the other

From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, citizens and visitors in Newport News will experience the holidays in a new way with the BayPort Credit Union NlightN Holiday Event Series. ...

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Nov 9 at Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

The City of Newport News is partnering with the Virginia Department of Health to offer a free rabies vaccination clinic next month. On Saturday, November 9, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, citizens can bring their dogs or cats to the Peninsula Regional...

2020 Newport News One City Marathon to be Held March 1

The sixth annual Newport News One City Marathon will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2020.  The event returns with a full line-up of activities for people of all ages and abilities. 

A number of exciting enhancements are being added to mar...

Newport News Awarded $30 Million HUD Grant

The City of Newport News and the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority are the recipients of a $30 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) program. Funding ...