Entries by VGCA Crier Editor

Denbigh Day Parade and Festival

The City of Newport News, in partnership with the Denbigh Lions Club, is thrilled to host the 65th Annual Denbigh Day Parade and Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will feature a vibrant parade, live music, a DJ, games, inflatables, amusements, food vendors, and much more. The parade […]

Overnight Four-Hour Full Closures Scheduled on I-64 West in Hampton for Overhead Sign Installations

As early as Sept. 3, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement overnight full directional closures lasting up to four hours each on I-64 west in Hampton to support overhead sign installations as part of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Hampton Segment project. The full four-hour closures will occur […]

Labor Day City Closings and Schedules

City Offices & Libraries — All city offices and public libraries will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1. Community Centers — Community centers will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1. All parks and beaches will be open with normal operational hours. Garbage, Recycling & Bulk Waste Collections — There will be no collections on Monday, […]

Storm Preparation Notice: Secure Trash Cans and Bulk Debris

Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying and is expected to become a hurricane by this weekend. While direct gulf impacts are not expected, dangerous surf and rip currents could affect parts of the East Coast next week. The city’s Public Works Solid Waste Division urges all residents to take the following steps to prevent property damage […]

Overnight Four-Hour Full Closures Scheduled on I-64 East in Hampton for Overhead Sign Installation and Removal

On Aug. 5, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement overnight full directional closures lasting up to four hours each on I-64 east in Hampton to support overhead sign installations and the removal of an existing sign, as part of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Hampton Segment project. The full […]

The Purple Can: Easy Glass Recycling in Newport News

Recycling glass is now easier and more efficient in Newport News with the Purple Can Glass Bottle and Jar Drop-Off Recycling Program. This initiative focuses exclusively on collecting glass bottles and jars, offering residents a simple way to help the environment. Glass is 100% recyclable and can be reused endlessly without losing quality. However, when […]