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 […]
I met with NN City Council members Cleon Long and Terri Francis, Neighborhood Services Manager from the City Manager’s Office, along with representatives from some other neighborhoods in the central district of Newport News. The purpose of the meeting was a listening session for neighborhood representatives to voice concerns to the city. Mr. Long is […]
Nominations will open for elected board members of the Village Green Community Association for 2026. Elected positions include: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. If you would like to nominate someone for a position, please contact any current board member or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Also, if you would like to consider volunteering on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The August 2025 VGCA Crier Newsletter “print edition” has been delivered. Click the link below for the pdf. VGCA Crier Newsletter 2025 August