Yorktoberfest will wrap up the autumn festival season this Sunday with drinks, music, games, food, arts and vendors. For the second year, the event takes place along the York River at Riverwalk Landing. There are two sessions, 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. There will be more than 30 beers and ciders to sample, according to Jennifer Pattison, marketing … [Read more...] about Yorktoberfest Oct. 24
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Friendly Skies Coming to Newport News/Williamsburg Airport
The Newport News/Williamsburg Airport may be down but not out, with the addition of United Airlines service and other improvements coming, according to airport officials. United Airlines will provide a least two daily flights to Washington D.C.’s Dulles airport, said Executive Director Michael Giardino. When flights will begin has not been determined. “This will allow … [Read more...] about Friendly Skies Coming to Newport News/Williamsburg Airport
Representation Matters
Two Virginia politicians teamed together to bring exposure to minority-owned businesses on the Peninsula on Friday, in hopes to provide diverse inclusiveness to empower a new generation of leaders. Del. Hala S. Ayala, who represents the 51st district, and is the Democratic nominee in the 2021 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, met with the Newport News Commissioner … [Read more...] about Representation Matters
Tradition Brewing Beer With Goggles
Tradition Brewing and their suppliers are brewing a special beer to raise money to help those with visual impairments because the condition has hit close to home. Tradition Brewing Company Head Brewer Brian Martin suffered a retinal detachment in May. He was sidelined for a while after emergency surgery to stabilize his vision. This was his second retinal detachment and he … [Read more...] about Tradition Brewing Beer With Goggles
The Peninsula is Great for First Time Home Buyers
Residents of Hampton and Newport News know their cities are a great place to buy a house and WalletHub agrees. Hampton and Newport News placed high on WalletHub’s list for best cities for first time home buyers. Hampton ranked sixth place overall and first place for small cities with a population of fewer than 150,000 people. Newport News earned 23rd place overall … [Read more...] about The Peninsula is Great for First Time Home Buyers