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In today's newsletter:

  • How HII's new shipyard tech could reshape jobs in Newport News
  • What this Suffolk apartment sale means for Newport News commuters
  • What a new $336 million carrier contract means for Newport News

Also on today's calendar: Plants & Pints Fall Popup and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• US: Biggest military shipbuilder taps robotics to build warships faster (interestingengineering.com) — HII's push to boost shipbuilding throughput directly affects Newport News, where many of its warships are under construction and modernization. By expanding use of robotics and "physical AI," upgrading facilities, and hiring more skilled workers, the company aims to speed Navy deliveries while potentially creating more local jobs and strengthening the broader maritime supply chain tied to the city's shipyard.
   

• Castle Lanterra Completes Sale of 224-Unit Residential Property in Suffolk (connectcre.com) — A Suffolk apartment community's sale is noteworthy for Newport News residents because the property markets its easy access to major job centers across Hampton Roads, including Newport News. The deal underscores ongoing investment in the region's housing market and highlights how growth in nearby cities can influence commuting patterns, employment options, and housing dynamics for local workers.
   

• U.S. Navy funds early materials for future carrier USS Clinton (defence-blog.com) — Newport News Shipbuilding has secured a $336.1 million Navy contract to start ordering long-lead materials for the future aircraft carrier USS William J. Clinton, ensuring years of high-skilled work at the local yard. The deal, running through 2039, continues the city's central role in building every Ford-class carrier and reinforces its importance to both the Navy and the regional economy.
   

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Other local events
    Sunday September 6
  • Plants & Pints Fall Popup →
    Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News
    12:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day →
    Newport News, VA Calendar Newport News, VA 23607
    8:00 am
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Neighborhood Recreation & Parks Council Committee Meeting →
    Newport News, VA Calendar, 700 Towne Center Dr., Newport News
    9:00 am
  • City Council Regular Meeting →
    Newport News, VA Calendar, Behind City Hall 2400 Washington Ave, Newport News
    7:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • 9/11 Never Forgotten: 25th Anniversary Honor & Remembrance Ceremony
    Newport News Community Gardens Christopher Newport University - Gaines Theater - 1 University Pla
    10:00 am
    • Saturday September 12
  • The Andrew Shannon Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival
    Newport News Community Gardens - 2016 Jefferson Ave Newport News VA 23607
    9:30 am
    • Sunday September 13
  • Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration
    Newport News Community Gardens New Beech Grove Baptist Church - Newport News VA 23607
    4:00 pm
    • Monday September 14
  • Stormwater Education Series: Stormwater Management →
    Newport News, VA Calendar, 2510 Wickham Ave., Newport News
    1:30 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Oktoberfest at Tradition Brewing →
    Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Cold non-alcoholic drinks?
    The next time you are able to see the garbage trucks coming your way, please take the time to give these human beings a just-out-of-the-fridge cold… (Nextdoor Kiln Creek)
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    She is high energy We had to adopt her back She became a totally changed animal. I kid you not! Not recommended for adoption. So now she 's re-homed… (Nextdoor Magruder)
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  • French and U.S. Navy officials honor 245th anniversary of the Battle of the Capes at Fort Story (wtkr.com)
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Hampton

  • Tidewater Drive on-ramp to I-64 West re-opens (wavy.com)
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  • Best Oyster and Crab Festivals in Virginia This Fall (virginialiving.com)

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