Peninsula Wide Transit Equity Day on Feb. 3, all day on Hampton Roads Transit Hampton West African Drum Lesson - Drumming with Kam on Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. $15, at Y. H. Thomas Community Center An Evening with Dee Dee Bridgewater on Feb. 11, 8 p.m. at The American Theatre Front Porch Series with Akeylah … [Read more...] about Black History Month on the Virginia Peninsula
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Newport News Mayor Jones Addresses Chamber
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. Jones said that Newport News plays an important role in the region. He plans to grow … [Read more...] about Newport News Mayor Jones Addresses Chamber
Contemporary Arts Network Works to Help Artists
The Contemporary Arts Network (CAN), in Newport News, wants to help artists and art lovers connect. Asa Jackson, director of CAN, said they developed a platform where visual artists can upload, their portfolio and resume. Musicians can also use the website to upload their performances. “This is for any art professional. It can be a photographer, DJ, or graphic designer,” … [Read more...] about Contemporary Arts Network Works to Help Artists
Cats and Kittens Abandoned in Hotel Saved
Critters 4 U Rescue, recently rescued 16 cats and kittens that were abandoned in a Williamsburg Howard Johnson Hotel. They were found not healthy. The 16 cats were found sick with severe URI (Feline Upper Respiratory Infection). One cat gave birth soon after they were rescued. At least two are pregnant, three are older, five are just kittens. They are on medication for URI, … [Read more...] about Cats and Kittens Abandoned in Hotel Saved
Jefferson Lab Welcomes Engineers Worldwide
More than 140 engineers and scientists from 23 countries convened in Newport News for a workshop presented by Jefferson Lab on how to keep their operation running smoothly. Ken Baggett, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering Systems at Jefferson Lab, said the engineers came from countries such as Germany, Japan, Sweden Australia and Spain. Jefferson Lab is a … [Read more...] about Jefferson Lab Welcomes Engineers Worldwide