Drive Tourism Grant
NEWPORT NEWS, VA (April 29, 2025) – Visit Newport News proudly announces it is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to enhance its efforts to market Newport News to…
Read MoreNewport News Strikes a High Note with The Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Celebration
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…
Read MoreTech Center Research Park Unveils Summer 2025 Concert Series
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…
Read MoreVisit Newport News Welcomes Amya Smith as Marketing Technician
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…
Read MoreTour of Newport News Returns April 11-13
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…
Read MoreNewport News Native Morgan McCoy Harris Returns for Two Powerful Performances
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…
Read MoreExperience Black History Month in Newport News
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…
Read MoreAmbassador Pass Gives Newport News City Employees and Residents Free Admission to All Attractions
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…
Read MoreTruth Be Told Podcast Spotlights Newport News’ Historically Black Neighborhoods
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…
Read MoreNewport News Tourism Hires Group Sales Coordinator
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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