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The Fate of the Carousel Trots Along

Susan Smigielski Acker

The carousel along the water in Downtown Hampton may be finding a new home.

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Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Pets offered are neutered/spayed, have all their shots and are microchipped.

Meet handsome Rocky! He’s a nine-year-old American Bulldog mix looking for the perfect retirement home. Rocky loves to play outside, especially with his ball! He walks well when on his harness and does prefer to be the only pet in the home. Come meet Rocky and his friends at the Peninsula SPCA today!

You can meet Rocky and his shelter friends Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Peninsula SPCA is located at 523 J Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News. Call 757-595-1395 or visit PeninsulaSPCA.org.

The Latest on the Peninsula

The Fate of the Carousel Trots Along

Susan Smigielski Acker

The carousel along the water in Downtown Hampton may be finding a new home.

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Black History Month on the Virginia Peninsula

Scott Acker

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Hampton History Museum New Exhibit on Prohibition

Susan Smigielski Acker

The Hampton History Museum special year-long exhibit, Teetotalers and Moonshiners, and Hampton’s Prohibition Story, features a myriad of items that tell Hampton’s Prohibition story.

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Newport News Mayor Jones Addresses Chamber

Susan Smigielski Acker

The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosted the newly-elected Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones in a luncheon on Tuesday.

The first-time mayor began his presentation by addressing the shooting at Richneck Elementary on Jan. 6. He recognized school board members that were present.

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photo courtesy Captured Imaged by Barbara

Birds To Look For Your Backyard

Susan Smigielski Acker

Hanging out in the backyard or around the apartment complex property, keep an eye out for birds for entertainment.

Photo courtesy Captured Images By Barbara

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Labor of Love For Gallery At York Hall Volunteer

Susan Smigielski Acker

Working 50 hours a week can be a lot for most people, doing it as a volunteer is a labor of love, especially for Sharon Owen, manager of Gallery at York Hall.

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Hungry? Head to Phoebus For A Variety of Restaurants

Susan Smigielski Acker

The quaint historic village of Phoebus has made a comeback in the past few years by becoming a foodie paradise.

Here is a list to temp the taste buds.

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High School Seniors Start Selling

Susan Smigielski Acker

High school seniors missed milestone celebrations under pandemic restrictions. Some stayed positive and productive by starting businesses.

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History Films presented by Jamestown Foundation

Susan Smigielski Acker

Mark the 413th anniversary of Jamestown Day on May 13 with a virtual visit to our Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Facebook Page

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Mayor Price Begins Presidency of AAMA

Susan Smigielski Acker

Newport News McKinley Price is the new President of the African American Mayors Association.

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