Newport News is known for shipbuilding and for its diverse citizenry. To showcase that diversity, the city will host a free event to celebrate is on Aug. 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Center at Oyster Point. Made in Newport News will include live music, entertainment, art experiences, a beer garden, food, and family activities. Local entertainers will perform overlooking … [Read more...] about Free event highlights Newport News breakthroughs, trailblazers, creatives, and more
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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
Peninsula’s New 11 Restaurants Round Up
Whether you’re craving Asian, barbecue, burgers or comfort food, there are exciting new restaurants on the Peninsula to satisfy. Frank's Monster Munchies Cantina Tide Mill Shopping Center, 2710 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton The food truck Frank’s Monster Munchies, famous for their Mexican/American food, is also a restaurant. Owner Charlie Timms said specialties include … [Read more...] about Peninsula’s New 11 Restaurants Round Up
Kiwanis Seafood Festival Supports Community Programs
Enter VA Peninsula Media's drawing for two tickets to the Kiwanis Peninsula Seafood Festival September 24. Entry deadline midnight September 12. Enjoy seafood, barbecue and beverages to support local organizations at the 11th Kiwanis Peninsula Seafood Festival. Set for Sept. 24 from 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Hellenic Community Center in Newport News, the outdoor festival … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Seafood Festival Supports Community Programs
Juneteenth on the Peninsula
Juneteenth is now a holiday in Virginia and the Peninsula, deep in African American history, is celebrating. The holiday commemorates when federal troops freed the last remaining enslaved people in Texas in 1865. Hampton, Newport News and York County will present celebrations this weekend. Newport News Juneteenth Spoken Word Guests will enjoy performances … [Read more...] about Juneteenth on the Peninsula