Challenge yourself, family and friends to reduce plastic use in July. Single-use plastics are used for a few brief minutes, but they can persist in landfills or as litter for decades. They can break down into microplastics that contaminate our soil and water. This July, you can help reduce plastic pollution by making small changes in your daily life. There are … [Read more...] about Plastic Free July
Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancers: Empowering Patients
Fifteen years ago, it was rare for someone to call an oncologist before they had a cancer diagnosis. Today, genetic counseling and testing are increasingly helping patients determine if they are at higher risk of developing cancer as a result of having a hereditary cancer syndrome. Genetic testing for cancer has evolved over the last several years. With the … [Read more...] about Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancers: Empowering Patients
Newport News Center of Web Series In Progress
Newport News will be the center of a feel-good web series being created by Yorktown resident Timothy Meyer, Jr. The story, set in the 1980s, is about a high school janitor, who at one time was an Atari National Championship contender, that has fallen on hard times. He lost the championship a few years earlier due to cheating by others. He life turns around when helps … [Read more...] about Newport News Center of Web Series In Progress
High Number of Kittens Need Help
Every spring is kitten season, when many kittens are born, but this year, it’s kitten season overload. With 400 kittens, the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter has about twice as many kittens this year compared to the past few years, said Amber Basile, Kitten/Cat Foster coordinator. The animal shelter is having its annual Kitten Shower on June 11 from noon to 5 p.m. They … [Read more...] about High Number of Kittens Need Help
Art at the Yorktown Riverwalk May 7
Stroll along the waterfront and peruse paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass arts, photography, basketry, and more all done by 35 local and regional artists. The 10th annual Juried Art Show at the Historic Yorktown is May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Painters, photographers, potters, jewelers, and other creative artists have displays along Riverwalk for and to earn the People’s … [Read more...] about Art at the Yorktown Riverwalk May 7