The City of Newport News invites residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at City Center. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature an exciting evening of entertainment, headlined by a spectacular performance by multi-platinum artist Mario. Guests will enjoy […]
During the recent federal furloughs, Newport News Waterworks (NNWW) temporarily paused service disconnections to support customers who were unexpectedly impacted. With the federal government now fully reopened, NNWW will resume service disconnections for non-payment, beginning Monday, Dec. 1. This will include water service disconnections for both NNWW and Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD). If customers have a […]
Every year, as autumn settles over Newport News, neighborhoods transform into a patchwork of gold, amber, and deep red. It’s a beautiful season — and also one of the busiest for the City’s Public Works Street Maintenance Division. When the leaves begin to fall, an extraordinary citywide operation starts behind the scenes: loose-leaf collection. This […]
Thanksgiving Closures As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, several city offices and services will be closed or operating on adjusted schedules. Here’s what you need to know: City Offices: City offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 26, Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Libraries: All Newport News libraries will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. […]
The VG swim team is having a run/walk event to raise money! Event details Date: Saturday, December 6 Adult run: 5k (2 trips around the neighborhood with the Minuteman/Crown Pointe Loop) – 9:30 am Kid run: 1 mile (single lap around the main VG loop) – 10:30 am We will be done in time for families to head to […]
Looking for volunteers to come out and help cover the pool. Many hands makes for light work. Typically takes 10-20 minutes. Scheduled for 20 October @ 1800 so be there early because you know Donnie will be.
**Corrections: Nominations are closed. Alycia Sawyer is not a nominee for the Membership Committee Lead.** Volunteers needed for 2026 positions; All existing officers and special committee heads have agreed to stay on for the coming year. All VGCA members are welcome to attend. This will be a business meeting as well so you will get […]
Volunteers needed for 2026 positions; all VGCA members interested in running for a position are encouraged to submit their name to the nominating committee or show up at the general membership/election meeting on 23 Oct to be included in the list of candidates up for vote. The Village Green Community Association, a 501c7 not-for-profit organization, […]
The Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department began street sweeping operations on Monday, April 8, and is coming up on their final sweep for 2025. Newport News has already put up a sign for Village Green at our entrance for the streets to be swept Thursday, Oct 16. Street sweeping plays a crucial […]