Newport News Strikes a High Note with The Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Celebration

Apr. 25, 2025

­­FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 3, 2025 – This spring, the City of Newport News will once again be the stage for an extraordinary series of jazz concerts as the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz…

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Tech Center Research Park Unveils Summer 2025 Concert Series

Apr. 25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA (April 22, 2025) – Visit Newport News proudly announces a new concert series beginning this summer at the Tech Center Drillfield, further adding to the City’s…

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Visit Newport News Welcomes Amya Smith as Marketing Technician

Mar. 03, 2025

Visit Newport News Welcomes Amya Smith as Marketing Technician NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 3, 2025 – Visit Newport News is pleased to welcome Amya Smith as its new part-time Marketing Technician. With…

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Tour of Newport News Returns April 11-13

Mar. 03, 2025

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 5, 2025 – The Tour of Newport News is back, and it’s bigger, faster, and more thrilling than ever! The weekend of April 11-13 will buzz with high-speed action as top racers…

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Newport News Native Morgan McCoy Harris Returns for Two Powerful Performances

Feb. 25, 2025

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Feb. 25, 2025 – Acclaimed actress, writer, and filmmaker Morgan McCoy Harris is returning to her hometown of Newport News for a series of performances celebrating Black History…

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Experience Black History Month in Newport News

Feb. 05, 2025

Experience Black History Month in Newport News Discover inspiring stories, cultural traditions, and pivotal moments in African American history Newport News, VA, Feb. 4, 2025 – February is a time…

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Ambassador Pass Gives Newport News City Employees and Residents Free Admission to All Attractions

Jan. 03, 2025

Newport News, VA, Jan. 2, 2025 – The Newport News Ambassador Pass program, now in its 25th year, encourages Newport News residents and City of Newport News employees and retirees to be “visitors” in…

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Truth Be Told Podcast Spotlights Newport News’ Historically Black Neighborhoods

Dec. 09, 2024

Newport News, VA, Dec. 9, 2024 – The voices of Newport News residents are taking center stage in Truth Be Told: Newport News, a podcast dedicated to sharing the untold stories of historically Black…

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Newport News Tourism Hires Group Sales Coordinator

Nov. 12, 2024

Danielle Goodman will promote Newport News as a destination for groups Newport News, VA, Nov. 8, 2024 – Danielle Goodman recently joined Newport News Tourism as its Group Sales Coordinator. In her…

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Economic Impact of Tourism in Newport News

Oct. 31, 2024

Visitor Spending Reached $332.9 Million in Newport News in 2023 ~ In Virginia, tourism generated $33.3 billion in visitor spending ~ NEWPORT NEWS, Oct. 28, 2024 - Visitor spending in Newport News…

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