Weekly Update: See Which Newport News Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in Newport News and across Virginia.

Important Update About Exams, Newport News

Technical difficulties with Newport News Public Schools' Student Information System affected some student exams on Monday, January 25.

Important Update About Benchmark Testing And Exams, There Are Technical Difficulties

It has temporarily reduced the district's capability to administer large-scale testing.

See Which Newport News Area Hospitals Near Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Newport News (City/County).

NNPS Pre-Apprenticeship Program Earns Accolades From U.S. Department Of Education

Newport News YouthBuild, a pre-apprenticeship offered by Newport News Public Schools, is a finalist in the "Rethink Adult Ed Challenge."

Newport News Business Owners Can Now Pay Taxes Online

They can also file and pay for licenses this way.

Annual Federal Funding Plan & Application Title I Part A, 2020-2021

Financial information, Newport News

NNPS Cancels Winter Sports Season

To ensure the health and well-being of student-athletes, Newport News Public Schools has canceled the high school winter sports season.

Newport News Mayor McKinley Price To Host Annual Day Of Service Food Drive On Jan. 18

The community is invited to drop off donations at the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

See Which Newport News Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid COVID-19 Surge

New federal government data shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Newport News area.

Community Development Block Grant Application Available

All proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15.

Urban Libraries Council Recognizes Newport News Public Library For Innovation

The ULC recognized NNPL for the new Mobile Wi-Fi program, which was created in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Heritage Student Wins Regional Computer Science Award

Miles Thomas, a sophomore at Heritage High School, has been named the Region 2 winner for grades 6-12.

COVID-19 Relief Available To Newport News Waterworks Customers

The Municipal Utility Relief Program provides assistance to residents and businesses with COVID-related past due balances.

Meals-To-Go During Winter Break, Newport News

Meals-To-Go will only be available on December 21, 23, 28 and 30 from 4-5 p.m. Two meals will be distributed on these dates.

NNPS To Host Return To Learn Virtual Town Halls For Students And Families

Parents and students are invited to participate in NNPS' Return to Learn Virtual Town Halls on Wednesday, December 16.

Winter Sports Season Update

Based on the increase in COVID cases on the Peninsula, the nature of the contact associated with sports is being delayed, Newport News.

Tammy Davis Takes Charge On Cleaning Innovation

From Newport News

Drive-In Ribbon Cutting For Atkinson Boulevard

Mayor McKinley L. Price and members of Newport News City Council will deliver remarks and then attendees can drive down the Boulevard.

Newport News Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

Despite the pandemic, it may still be possible to safely find a great Christmas tree this year within driving distance of Newport News.

Meals-To-Go Schedule For The Week Of Nov. 23, Newport News

During the week of November 23-27, meals will only be served Monday, November 23, Tuesday, November 24 and Friday, November 27.

Newport News School Governance Team Becomes A VSBA Master Board

The Newport News School Board and Superintendent are the second school governance team in Virginia to earn this designation.

NNPS Awarded STOP School Violence Grant

Newport News Public Schools has been awarded a $647,167 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to promote safety in schools.

School Supply Drive Successfully Connects Students With The Tools They Need

Students, families supplied in Newport News

Return To Learn: Plan For A Safe Return 2020-2021

Reports from Newport News

Holiday Tips for Dementia Caregivers During COVID-19

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, holiday gatherings pose a heightened risk for spreading the virus – especially for older adults.

Report Cards Will Be Available In ParentVUE

Students and teachers finished the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year on Nov. 2, Newport News.

NNPS Launches COVID-19 Dashboard

NNPS has launched an online dashboard to keep families, staff and community informed about positive COVID-19 cases within Newport News.

Newport News Veterans Day Closings And Schedules Announced

City offices and libraries will be closed on Wednesday.

B. T. Washington Middle Students Recognized In James River Association Poster Contest

Congratulations to Jazlyn Jones, seventh grader at Booker T. Washington Middle School, whose artwork has been chosen the grand prize winner.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Newport News

Looking for a Newport News-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Temporary Reassignments Offer Transportation Employees New Opportunities, Newport News

Last March, statewide school closures for in-person instruction stretched from two weeks to the remainder of the school year.

Mayor's Book Club Helps Young Readers Start Personal Libraries

Since 2011, the Mayor's Book Club has provided Newport News students with books they may keep forever.

Office Depot Rounds Up Donation For Kiln Creek Elementary

Generous customers at Yoder Plaza Office Depot rounded up their purchase amounts or made outright donations to benefit Kiln Creek Elementary

City Offers Tutor.com To K-12 Dependents Of All Employees

Newport News is first city in the United States to provide this service as an employee benefit.

Newport News Teachers Ride Bikes To Deliver Books To Students

Their continual, vital promotion of reading

Best Newport News-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Newport News-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Return To Learn: Plan For A Safe Return 2020-2021

It's something new in Newport News!

City Of Newport News Advises Residents To Follow Public Health Guidance For Halloween Activities

This year's Spooktacular will be a drive-thru trunk-or-treat event taking place on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Children Of Change: Local 8-Year-Old, Newport News, Set Out To Help The Homeless

Reflections on a pandemic society