Entries by VGCA Crier Editor

VGCA Membership Drive

The pool is open and the water is cool. Will you see your neighbors there? You could if everyone on your street joined the VGCA. Where is your street in the race to be in the green? Liberty and Brandywine are leading the pack with Minuteman and Plymouth close behind. Let’s see if Crown Pt, […]

Gotta dig?

Do summer barbeques have you daydreaming about yard improvements? If a new fence is top of mind, make sure contacting 811 is at the top of your prep checklist! Here’s what to know before you dig >>

Eastbound Victory Boulevard turn lane to Hampton Highway to temporarily close through mid-summer

As early as June 16, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a continuous, multi-week closure of the eastbound left-turn lane from Victory Boulevard (Route 171) onto Hampton Highway (Route 134) in York County. The closure is estimated to remain in place through mid-summer as construction continues on the […]

Newport News Household Hazardous Waste Week Q2 2025

Saturday, June 14, marks the end of this quarter’s Hazardous Waste Week collection. Until then, waste can be disposed of at the Recovery Operations Center, located at 520 Atkinson Blvd., from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Examples of Acceptable Materials All material must be in the original, labeled container. Household maintenance products – oil paints, […]

2025 Hurricane Season Preparation

As hurricane season approaches, from June 1 to November 30, preparedness is more important than ever. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a 60 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane season in 2025, with the potential for 6 to 10 hurricanes producing winds of 74 mph or higher. By taking proactive steps […]

Memorial Day 2025 City Closures

In observance of Memorial Day, Newport News will be closing several municipal offices and adjusting hours for public services. City Offices – Closed Monday, May 26. City Libraries — Closed Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26. Recreation Centers — Huntington Park Beach will be open Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27). Community […]

Street Sweeping on Friday 5/23

It’s been officially spring, and that means it’s time for the city’s annual spring cleaning! The Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department began street sweeping operations on Monday, April 8, and will continue through mid-October, weather permitting. Village Green is in Section E from the map. Section E’s scheduled dates are: May 19-23; […]