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 […]
The July 2025 VGCA Crier Newsletter “print edition” has been delivered. Click the link below for the pdf. VGCA Crier Newsletter–2025 July
Following years of repeated patchwork repairs, we are excited to announce that the clubhouse drain is being professionally fully repaired/replaced, with the new installation of PVC pipe replacing the corroded cast iron pipe from the exterior of the clubhouse and extending to the street service. This achievement is a direct result of the support from […]
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, […]
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 >>
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 […]
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, […]
Beginning as early as 12 Jun, I-64 east in Hampton will encounter a new traffic pattern at the Hampton River bridge due to the construction of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL), Hampton Segment. This marks the end of the public use of two I-64 east bridges, one over the Hampton River and the other […]
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 […]
Warm weather, busy travel plans, and local events make this a popular time for short-term rentals in Newport News. If you’re planning to list your home—or even a room—on a platform like Airbnb or Vrbo, there’s an important step you need to take: Acquire a Short-Term Rental (STR) Permit. To support safe and well-managed neighborhoods […]