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Food Finds

Peninsula’s New 11 Restaurants Round Up

By Susan Smigielski Acker Leave a Comment

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

By Susan Smigielski Acker 1 Comment

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

By Susan Smigielski Acker Leave a Comment

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

Avast, It’s Hampton’s Blackbeard Festival

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There is a bounty of fun for the taking at the Blackbeard Festival. Pirate’s Parlay is a free, outdoor, family-friendly event within the encampment in Mill Point Park. Clan MacCool Band performs on the Mill Point Stage, where the public is encouraged to sing along, dance, and wear their finest piratical attire. The event is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 3. The main … [Read more...] about Avast, It’s Hampton’s Blackbeard Festival

VFW Buddy Poppy Fundraiser at Pop’s

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The owner of York County’s Pop’s Drive was honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Hogge-Tate Memorial Post 824 for her dedication to the group. Owner Sue Allen has for 20 years allowed members of the VFW post to solicit donations from customers and distribute Buddy Poppies every Memorial Day and Veterans Day as a reminder of those who gave their lives for the … [Read more...] about VFW Buddy Poppy Fundraiser at Pop’s

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