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March 26, 2018

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Hampton University at 150 years: Mission still holds through growth, progress

Monday, Mar 26

What started with a white Army general, a handful of students and a much smaller oak tree has flourished into one of the top-ranked historically black institutions in the country.

Hampton University at 150: Visionary educator founded landmark school

Hampton University founder aimed to lift up former slaves by educating their heads, hands and hearts.

Peninsula marches held in solidarity with national March For Our Lives, advocate for more gun control

On the day of the national March For Our Lives to advocate for gun law reforms following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, sibling marches on the Peninsula were held in solidarity.

Supersonic parachute for Mars 2020 rover to test-launch from Wallops

NASA Wallops set to test-launch the ASPIRE supersonic parachute designed to land the Mars 2020 rover.

Hampton's desire for vintage streetcar No. 390 comes home

Hampton’s desire to have vintage streetcar No. 390 on display to transport residents back in time is chugging merrily along.

New Peninsula venues draw attention to local music scene

The opening of Boathouse Live in Newport News' City Center and The Vanguard in downtown Hampton around the same time already is changing the Peninsula's music scene.