Festive celebrations, family dinners, and flickering lights make the holidays magical, but they also pose fire risks. The Newport News Fire Department and the Village Green community encourages everyone to stay safe this holiday season. Below are some tips from the Newport News Fire Department to ensure you and your family remain safe this holiday […]
Newport News Williamsburg Airport (PHF) is in the process of developing an updated Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan (ALP), which will help determine the future of the airport. There will be a public information session on Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, 11850 Merchants Walk, […]
The Newport News City offices and Libraries will close on Wednesday, Nov 22, at noon. On Thursday Nov 23 and Friday, Nov 24, Newport News City offices and most facilities will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Residential garbage, recycling and bulk waste collection services will be affected due to the holiday. The […]
On Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, Newport News City offices and most facilities will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Residential garbage, recycling and bulk waste collection services will be affected for two weeks due to the holiday. The normal collection schedule will be shifted two days for all services during […]
Looking to do something with the kiddos this summer? Does it seem to you that having a good time is getting more expensive lately? Well, there’s no need to break the bank. There are plenty of free and almost-free things to do throughout the city this summer. Below is a list of free or near […]
June 1 is the first day of Atlantic hurricane season. Take the time to prepare before a storm threatens our region. Know Your Zone: Evacuation zones are designated A through D and provide clarity on whether you should evacuate in an emergency or shelter at home based on your physical street address and the nature […]
Newport News is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event each day June 12-17, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Recovery Operations Center located at 520 Atkinson Blvd. All material must be in the original, labeled container and each household may bring up to 75 pounds of solids and up to five […]
We’re excited to announce that the Sweet Frog truck will be joining us from 6:00-7:30 PM this Friday (June 9th) for our VGCA Pool Party! We hope everyone in the neighborhood will come out 🐸. They will be selling 1 cup of frozen yogurt and 2 toppings for $5 +tax.
The 2023 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series begins May 24, and runs every Wednesday through Aug. 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. at William Styron Square in Newport News. These concerts are free, family-friendly, and open to all. View the entire summer schedule of bands. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, tents are reserved for […]
We’re getting ready for our VGCA Sips-n-Dips Wine Tasting event next Friday, May 19 at 6:00pm at the VGCA Clubhouse! Don’t forget to RSVP and let us know if you’ll be bringing red, white, or rose: Click here to sign up. If you need help deciding which dips pair well with which wines, check out […]