The Poquoson Police Department will hold a free Bike Rodeo for children ages 7 and up on June 27 at Poquoson Primary School. Space is limited; each participant receives safety gear and snacks.
Downtown Hampton welcomes back the Blackbeard Pirate Festival this weekend with family-friendly activities including pirate reenactments and fireworks. Visitors can also tour a historic schooner while enjoying free museum admission…
The Abram Frink Jr. Community Center will be closed from June 15 to June 22 for annual gym floor maintenance. Pass holders can use the James City County Recreation Center…
James City County Parks & Recreation will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a free community event on July 18 featuring games, music and themed fitness classes. The department has grown…
The main branch of Hampton Public Library will reopen on July 6 after nearly a year of repairs for mold remediation and facility upgrades. New features include updated décor honoring…
The City Council will hold its only June meetings this Wednesday at City Hall. Key topics include adaptive reuse options for the old Wythe Fire Station and changes related to…
Providers in Portsmouth billed a total of $16,620,202 to Medicaid for Medicine Services and Procedures in 2024, reflecting a 20.9% rise from the prior year.
Medicaid reimbursement for Durable Medical Equipment in Hampton increased by 20.1% in 2024, illustrating a shift in how care is delivered and billed in the city.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Newport News billed $239,397 for Medical And Surgical Supplies services, reflecting a 51.3% increase over the prior year.
The City Council will hold its regular sessions this week along with a ceremony recognizing top graduating seniors from local high schools. Meetings are open to residents via television broadcast…
The City of Poquoson will hold its annual Mayor’s Cup Blood Drive on June 11. Residents can schedule appointments online using a sponsor code.
The VPPSA Compost Facility will close for one day on June 11 but other waste services remain available. Operations at the compost site are scheduled to resume on June 12.
The Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments in Hampton will hold five public hearings starting in June. Property owners can contest real estate assessments during these sessions. Hearings aim…
A Richmond man faces rape and strangulation charges after an alleged attack at York River State Park in James City County. Police say Isaiah Lamont Tyler turned himself in following…
Newport News Waterworks has issued a Stage II Drought Water Advisory for the Peninsula. The City of Hampton urges residents to voluntarily conserve water due to ongoing dry conditions.
U.S. Rep. Kiggans voiced support for new federal funding benefiting military infrastructure, family programs, and veteran healthcare following House passage.
There was one company in the City of Newport News that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the city in 2025, according to reports from…
Newport News City Manager Alan K. Archer has issued a Stage 2 Drought Warning due to ongoing dry weather impacting reservoirs. Residents served by Newport News Waterworks are being asked…
U.S. Representative Rob Wittman called for Senate action on his SHARKED Act bill addressing shark depredation affecting marine ecosystems and recreational fishing communities.
U.S. Representative Jennifer A. Kiggans emphasized that ‘energy security is national security’ during a House review of regulatory processes affecting military energy infrastructure in Virginia.
There was one company in the City of Portsmouth that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the city in 2025, according to reports from the…
There was one company in the City of Portsmouth that received an FDA inspection in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There were six companies in the City of Newport News that received six FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Portsmouth saw Medicaid expenditures for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment category climb 9.6% in 2024, signaling shifts in both service use and reimbursement approaches.
Hampton was selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies for its global Youth Climate Action Fund program. The initiative supports youth-led projects tackling environmental challenges through funding and technical assistance.
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