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What's up Newport News! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Newport News' 70-driver bus shortage could affect your child's route.
  • How Newport News homeowners and second graders gain new protections this year.
  • How October Amtrak shutdown will change trips from Newport News

Also on today's calendar: National Dog Day Happy Hour and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
  • Friday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hampton Roads school divisions continue to seek bus drivers (wtkr.com) — Newport News Public Schools are short about 70 bus drivers heading into the new year, the largest shortage among nearby divisions and a lingering effect of COVID-era staffing losses. Families may see longer rides and consolidated stops as the district recruits year-round and adjusts routes to keep buses running on time across the city and region.
   

2. Business Notes: Virginia Living Museum, HRSD partner; nonprofits awarded $1.2M (pilotonline.com) — Newport News residents can now sign up for Virginia's free VA Deed Alert program to monitor land records and spot potential property fraud quickly. Local families also benefit as Newport News second graders receive free YMCA water safety lessons, while regional nonprofits, schools and museums secure new grants, partnerships and investments that support education, health and connectivity across Hampton Roads.
   

3. Amtrak to shut down section of DC-area track for 9-day upgrade project in October (fox5dc.com) — Train riders from Newport News to Washington, D.C., face major changes this October as Amtrak shuts a key D.C.-area track segment from Oct. 16–26 for upgrades. Limited rail service and special express buses, including direct buses from Newport News to D.C., will keep travelers moving while crews replace aging switches and improve reliability.
   

4. Man suffers injuries after T-bone crash with Tesla (valawyersweekly.com) — A local worker driving in Newport News was seriously injured in a T-bone collision with a Tesla in July 2024, leading to extensive medical treatment and long-term disability. The man ultimately secured a $270,000 settlement covering policy limits and medical payments after alleging numerous concussion-related and cognitive complications that kept him from returning to work.
   

5. Back to school: Hampton Roads students and teachers begin a new school year (dailypress.com) — Students at Newport News' Greenwood Elementary started the new school year with greetings from Mayor Phillip Jones, Superintendent Michele Mitchell and staff focused on encouragement and family-style support. Alongside similar first-day scenes across Hampton Roads, Newport News educators emphasized appreciation for teachers and building strong relationships as thousands of local children return to classrooms.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Report Date for All Child Nutrition 1 or 2 Employees
    Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430
  • IWCS Convocation
    Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430
    1:30 pm
  • Hampton VA250 Committee Meeting →
    Hampton, VA Calendar
    3:30 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Fort Monroe Bird Walk
    Fort Monroe National Park Fort Monroe Visitor &amp Education Center30 Ingalls RoadFort Monroe VA 23651
    8:00 am
    • Saturday August 29
  • Fifes and Drums of York Town Performances at the Victory Monument →
    Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
    11:00 am

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  • Vancosta's!
    We went there Saturday eve. So affordable. I had the roast beef dinner with 2 sides. Husband had the chicken fried steak. I had 2 glasses of wine,… (Nextdoor Deep Creek)
  • Found male Dog on Groome Road, close to the church.
    No tags/collar. Very friendly. He ran out in front of the car so we are keeping him safe until we can get a lead on his home and/or take him to… (Nextdoor Watkins)
  • InTown Suites posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Newport News. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Newport News. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newport News here.

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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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