9/23 - DMV Connect

Where Newport News DMV Select: Newport News City Hall Lobby

When September 28, 2019 from 9AM to 4PM

Services available through DMV Connect include:

• Virginia state IDs
• Veterans IDs
• Child IDs
• Driver's licenses
• Disabled parking placards
• Vehicle tit...

11/25 - DMV Connect

Where Newport News DMV Select: Newport News City Hall Lobby

When November 11, 2019 from 9AM to 4PM

Services available through DMV Connect include:

• Virginia state IDs
• Veterans IDs
• Child IDs
• Driver's licenses
• Disabled parking placards
• Vehicle titl...

May 6 - July 22: Afterwork Aqua Workout

Want to Renew your physique? Performed in 4 feet of water, this class provides resistance without major stress on your joints and musculoskeletal system. Participants will experience challenging, fun exercises while improving strength and building cardio....

May 16 - June 27: Retirement Informational Sessions

Retirement readiness is a crucial step in financial wellness. Join us for an overview of your retirement plan and the retirement process.

Topics include how to determine your retirement eligibility, retirement benefit calculation, and what happens after re...

NNFD Receives Governor’s Award for Outstanding EMS Agency of 2018

Newport News Fire Department is the recipient of the Governor’s Emergency Medical Services Award for Outstanding EMS Agency of the year.  

The award was presented at the 39th Annual Governor’s EMS Awards Ceremony in Norfolk on ...

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Newport News TV helps to keep you informed

NNTV offers unique programming to help keep citizens up to date on what's happening in Newport News. With new shows every week, and live City Council and Planning Commission meetings, there's always something to watch! Residents can check out NNTV on Cox ...

Newport News Game On!

The City of Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department will celebrate National Park and Recreation  Month and its “Game On” 2019 theme with free activities and a free app based game to encourage people to discover Newport News parks,...

Newport News Launches Opportunity Zones to Drive Investment

4th of July Stars in the Sky

The City of Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department will present the “4th of July Stars in the Sky” on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Victory Landing Park (50 25^th St.). The event begins at 7:00 p.m. with free children’s inflatables (mo...

EDA SELECTS WELDENFIELD AS DEVELOPER FOR ENDVIEW TRACT

The Economic Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia (EDA) selected WeldenField Development, LLC and its Hampton Roads-based Partner, Brian Rowe with WeldenField & Rowe as the Preferred Developer for its Endview tract. The Endview ...

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 ...

Are you Flood Fluent? New Website Separates Fact from Fiction About Flooding in Hampton Roads

Last year’s hurricane season was one for the records, producing 15 named storms, eight of which were hurricanes. Hurricane Florence devastated Eastern North Carolina with catastrophic flooding that took weeks to subside. If you think you don&...

Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

Grant of $50,000 will extend efforts to save more animal lives in Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson and York County

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter announced it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its community outreac...

City Releases Draft of 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

The Annual Action Plan reflects proposed activities in the City's Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development (Consolidated Plan). The information details projects proposed to be undertaken in the City of Newport News with Community Developmen...

COUNCILWOMAN WOODBURY NAMED TO NEW NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Committee falls under the TSA and the Department of Homeland Security

Newport News City Councilwoman Dr. Patricia P. “Pat” Woodbury has been appointed to the new Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee of the Transportation S...

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...

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...

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.

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 a finalist in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Implementation Grant program. The ...

Newport News Game On!

The City of Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department will celebrate National Park and Recreation  Month and its “Game On” 2019 theme with free activities and a free app based game to encourage people to discover...

4th of July Stars in the Sky

The City of Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department will present the “4th of July Stars in the Sky” on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Victory Landing Park (50 25^th St.). The event begins at 7:00 p.m. with free childr...

06/20/2019 Daily Press - Weekly Wanted

The Daily Press publishes a "Weekly Wanted" page in the paper that identifies suspects that are wanted by the Newport News and Hampton police departments.

NNPD Partners with NNPS Robotics Students

The Newport News Police Department is partnering with Newport News Public Schools robotics students to build a remote-controlled moving target. 

The target will be installed at NNPD’s training range. NNPD Sgt. Bradley Churchill said he t...

NNPD Announces Promotions, Including New Assistant Chief of Police Michael Hudgins

Effective June 3, 2019, Captain Michael Hudgins will assume the role of Assistant Chief of Police for the Newport News Police Department. Captain Hudgins is currently responsible for the Criminal Investigations Division of the Department and has been with...

Super Loads May Impact Traffic

Four super loads, scheduled to be delivered to Newport News Shipbuilding in late April to mid-May, could affect traffic.

The equipment will enter Newport News from Hampton on Mercury Boulevard. The movement will require temporary lane closures on Mercury B...

Suspect in 2015 Newport News Homicide Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

On January 1, 2015, officers were dispatched to a BP gas station located on Warwick Boulevard in Newport News in reference to a shooting. When they arrived on scene, they observed, Jerrod Reid, a then 23-year-old, Newport News man suffering from an appare...

NNPD to Host Prescription Drug Drop Off Locations

The Newport News Police Department will once again participate in a nationwide initiative seeking to prevent increased prescription drug abuse and theft. 

On Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Newport News Police Department wi...

Violent Suspect Apprehended - 21 Charges Filed

Earl Dontia Wiggins, a 30-year-old-man of the 200 block of Pacific Drive in Hampton and the suspect in a series of violent crimes was apprehended in Newport News on the morning of March 8, 2019, by the Newport News Police Department Fugitive Apprehension ...

Vehicle Theft in Newport News is on the Rise – You Can Help

          The Newport News Police Department needs your help in combating vehicle theft and theft from vehicles throughout the city. As you can see from the numbers below, a large number of vehicle thefts can b...

Suspect Charged in December 11 Shooting

On December 11, 2018, at 5:39 p.m., medics in the area of the 3600 block of Marshall Avenue were approached by a 32-year-old Newport News Woman stating she had been shot inside of her residence. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound to her head and ...

Fourteen Arrested in Domestic-Violence Suppression Operation

NNPD ARRESTS 14 IN CITYWIDE DOMESTIC-VIOLENCE SUPPRESSION OPERATION

(ARRESTS INCLUDE SUSPECT FROM DECEMEBER 19 SHOOTING)

Newport News Police officers arrested 14 suspects in a coordinated takedown that began early Thursday morning, December 20, 2018. The op...

2018/2019 Street Resurfacing List

The Street Maintenance Division has a goal to reconstruct and resurface a number of city streets annually, based on priority needs and funding availability.

Waterworks System Maintenance

Waterworks will be conducting system maintenance on our customer portal and phone systems on Saturday, June 29, from 7 AM to 9 AM. During this time, you will be unable to make a payment or request services via these systems. Please arrange to make any pay...