Newport News Restaurant Week Returns January 11-25 with 40 Participating Restaurants!

Jan. 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWPORT NEWS, VA, (January 12, 2026) – Celebrating its 13th year, Newport News Restaurant Week returns January 11-25 with 40 restaurants offering fixed price meals at some of the…

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Drive Tourism Grant

Apr. 29, 2025

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…

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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

The African American experience is woven into the fabric of Newport News, shaping its culture, creativity, and sense of community. Visitors can explore historic sites that honor the past or visit…

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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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