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Coffee in hand, Newport News? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Port Warwick rose from battery site to beloved Newport News hub
  • Could Newport News cover half of your 2027 real estate tax?
  • Top college tennis teams are heading to Newport News this month.

Also on today's calendar: Liberty Tax Job Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Developer Bobby Freeman details Newport News Port Warwick's evolution in new book (pilotonline.com) — Port Warwick's transformation from a contaminated Eveready Battery site into a lively mixed-use neighborhood in Newport News is chronicled in developer Bobby Freeman's new book, which also highlights ties to native author William Styron. Freeman will sign copies during the Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival on Oct. 10, giving residents a chance to meet him and celebrate their community's evolution.
   

• Newport News could pay part of your real estate tax bill. Here's how. (pilotonline.com) — Newport News homeowners can now apply for a new ResidentFirst Housing Relief Grant that credits up to half of their 2027 real estate tax bill, but funds are first-come, first-served. Income limits apply, housing costs must exceed 30% of income, and applications are open through Dec. 31, so eligible residents should apply soon and keep paying taxes while waiting.
   

• De Aquino, Rodriguez Sanchez Capture MEAC Fall Invitational Women's Doubles Title (nccueaglepride.com) — A standout North Carolina Central women's doubles team just earned a berth in the ITA Conference Masters after winning the MEAC Fall Invitational, and they'll be back in action Oct. 23-24 at the CNU Invitational in Newport News. Local fans can catch high-level college tennis when Christopher Newport hosts the tournament later this month.
   

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  • Good evening someone was telling me about a grant Newport News was advertising for homeowners .
    If anyone knows of this can you please send me the information? Have a blessed day (Nextdoor New Market)
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Ok Newport News! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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