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Also check out 2026 Supernova International Ska Festival - Multiday Pass on the Newport News Patch calendar
Hi there, Newport News! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Who's really funding Newport News' mayoral race this year?
- How this new accreditation could impact your next 911 medical emergency
- Could Newport News become a hub for next‑generation hybrid-electric air travel?
Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Wildflower Music & Arts Festival and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 96, low: 74.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. This PAC is investing in Newport News' elections. Here's where the money comes from. (pilotonline.com) — Newport News voters face a mayoral race where incumbent Phillip Jones holds a major fundraising edge, boosted by his Good News PAC that also backs other local candidates. The article breaks down who's giving money, how much is moving between accounts, and how opponents Phillip Hamilton and Sharon Scott are positioning themselves with smaller, grassroots-focused campaigns. 
2. Newport News Fire Department Paramedic Program earns national accreditation (wavy.com) — Newport News residents can expect even stronger emergency medical care after the city's Fire Department paramedic program earned national accreditation, one of only four in Virginia. The recognition confirms rigorous training standards for local paramedics and helps the department grow highly qualified providers from within its ranks to serve the community for years ahead.
3. Hybrid-electric aircraft shows future of regional air travel in Newport News (13newsnow.com) — A cutting-edge hybrid-electric aircraft showcased ultra-short takeoff and landing abilities at Newport News/Williamsburg Airport, hinting at faster, cleaner regional trips for local travelers. The demonstration, part of a federal pilot program, could position Newport News as a hub for emerging aviation technology and future aerospace investment, bringing potential jobs and new travel options to the area.
4. Hampton father dies after being struck by car while mowing his lawn (dailypress.com) — A Hampton father who once worked at Newport News Shipbuilding has died after being struck by a car while mowing his lawn, and the suspected driver was later arrested in Newport News. Family, friends, and former shipyard coworkers are mourning his loss while police consider additional charges following his death.
5. Begin Again Foundation creators, including golf pro, bring sepsis awareness to CHKD (dailypress.com) — A young Newport News patient helped spotlight a new $250,000 commitment to sepsis awareness and safety initiatives at CHKD, led by the Begin Again Foundation of golfer Marc Leishman and his wife, Audrey. Their support backs education, a predictive tool to catch sepsis earlier in children, and upgrades to CHKD's systems, aiming to protect local families across Hampton Roads.
📸 Around Newport News
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newport News
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 Supernova International Ska Festival - Multiday Pass →
Fort Monroe National Monument, Fort Monroe
11:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- 2nd Annual Wildflower Music & Arts Festival →
Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News
12:00 pm - Plants & Pints Fall Popup →
Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News
12:00 pm - Labor Day →
Newport News, VA Calendar Newport News, VA 23607
8:00 am - 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 - 9/11 Never Forgotten: 25th Anniversary Honor & Remembrance Ceremony
Newport News Community Gardens Christopher Newport University - Gaines Theater - 1 University Pla
10:00 am - The Andrew Shannon Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival
Newport News Community Gardens - 2016 Jefferson Ave Newport News VA 23607
9:30 am - Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration
Newport News Community Gardens New Beech Grove Baptist Church - Newport News VA 23607
4:00 pm - Stormwater Education Series: Stormwater Management →
Newport News, VA Calendar, 2510 Wickham Ave., Newport News
1:30 pm - Oktoberfest at Tradition Brewing →
Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News
12:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Saturday September 19
📣 Newport News Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- EDA Loan & Grant Review Committee Meeting →
Hampton, VA Calendar, 1 Franklin Street, Hampton
8:30 am - Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise-In (Smithfield) →
Farmer's Table, 13416 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield
2:00 pm - Labor Day - No School
Poquoson , VA 23662 - Labor Day; All Schools/Offices Closed
Isle of Wight County Smithfield, VA 23430
Thursday September 3
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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