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Did These Beloved 1980s Hangouts  in York County and Newport News Ever Face "Teen Takeovers"

Did These Beloved 1980s Hangouts in York County and Ne...

In the early 1980s, before video games dominated living rooms and smartphones ke...

Newport News City Council voted to nearly double their salaries, representing an increase of roughly 88%

Newport News City Council voted to nearly double their ...

Newport News, VA — In a 6-1 vote, the Newport News City Council approved signifi...

From Black Owned to Bankrupt: How Ridiculous DEI Policies Hurt EVERYONE

From Black Owned to Bankrupt: How Ridiculous DEI Polici...

Newport News maintains an active municipal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI...

The Veto That Kept Cannabis in the Shadows: Assessing Governor Spanberger's Reversal

The Veto That Kept Cannabis in the Shadows: Assessing G...

For Virginians who have spent the last five years waiting for a legal, regulated...

Dirty Dining on the Peninsula: What's Hiding in Local Kitchens?

Dirty Dining on the Peninsula: What's Hiding in Local K...

Restaurant health code inspections across the Virginia Peninsula—encompassing Ne...

City’s Fraud-Riddled, DEI-Driven Contractor Scandal Leaves Taxpayers Holding the Bag

City’s Fraud-Riddled, DEI-Driven Contractor Scandal Lea...

Newport News, VA – In a move sparking outrage among residents, the City of Newpo...

Library on Lockdown: Two Guards & Metal Detector on Main Street

Library on Lockdown: Two Guards & Metal Detector on Mai...

While walking through the weekly market at Main Street and Warwick Boulevard on ...

The Great Disconnect: Understanding the Roots of Government Expansion and the Call for Civic Renewal

The Great Disconnect: Understanding the Roots of Govern...

Across the political spectrum, a growing number of citizens share a profound sen...

How Do We Deal With Elderly Drivers? Navigating Independence and Safety

How Do We Deal With Elderly Drivers? Navigating Indepen...

For many of us, getting a driver’s license is our first true taste of freedom. I...

Corruption in the City - Active List of Current Investigations

Corruption in the City - Active List of Current Investi...

An overview of active tips and investigations in Newport News, highlighting new ...

FOIA FAILURE: Sonja Foster @ Newport News Sheriff’s Office Violates 1A, Ignores Public Records Request

FOIA FAILURE: Sonja Foster @ Newport News Sheriff’s Off...

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — In a blatant disregard for transparency and the public's righ...

Newport News Community Mourns Death of Menchville Student Marwa Barakzai, Raising Concerns About Bullying and Cultural Awareness

Newport News Community Mourns Death of Menchville Stude...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The death of 16-year-old Marwa Barakzai, a student at Menchv...

Bush Wacker! Elderly Driver Runs Woman Off Road - Elderly Drivers and Road Accidents: Balancing Safety, Independence, and Aging Realities

Bush Wacker! Elderly Driver Runs Woman Off Road - Elder...

As the U.S. population ages, with more than 59 million people aged 65 and older ...

No Kings Day Spring 2026 Newport News Virginia

No Kings Day Spring 2026 Newport News Virginia

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Activists and out of towners are preparing to gather in Newpo...

Extended-Stay Hotels and Crime: A Growing Concern in Newport News

Extended-Stay Hotels and Crime: A Growing Concern in Ne...

Concerns surrounding crime at extended-stay hotels and motels in Newport News ar...

Troubled Legacy: Murder at Newport News Motel Revives Concerns Over 'Slum' Properties

Troubled Legacy: Murder at Newport News Motel Revives C...

The Palace Inn & Suites, situated in the 10600 block of Jefferson Avenue, stands...