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Newport News City Council votes to designate City Farm 'park' following outpouring of advocacy

Wednesday, Aug 15

Newport News City Council voted on a comprehensive plan Tuesday evening after dozens of people advocated for a park without development at City Farm.

VDOT adjusts traffic lights after complaints of Route 17 congestion

Traffic complaints have become so frequent about Route 17, past the James River Bridge, that Suffolk Republican Del. Emily Brewer asked the Virginia Department of Transportation to step in.

Mike Smith not the football coach at Hampton High as season approaches

Longtime coach Mike Smith isn't coaching Hampton football as fall practice begins. Hampton has appointed Danny Mitchell as the interim football coach.

Former Army library begins transformation into new Fort Monroe visitors' center

When tourists come to Fort Monroe’s new Visitor and Education Center, set to open next summer, they can expect to enjoy features such as a rooftop terrace overlooking the moat and a skylight and plenty of exhibit space to house a trove of historic military archives.

Food find | Taste New Orleans flavors at Newport News Golf Club's new restaurant

Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run now features a restaurant with a full bar in the clubhouse. Owner Mark Baldwin has added featured items from his other city eatery Midtown Eats to the menu.

Huntington Middle School replacement could cost $50 million

School officials presented a plan to the Newport News School Board on Tuesday that could have the board asking the city for $50 million to replace Huntington Middle School in 2020.