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December 27, 2018

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Peninsula chamber to strengthen partnerships to shape region in 2019

Wednesday, Dec 26

Getting more involved with Greater Peninsula Now and the Hampton Roads-Richmond collaborative could help in ongoing efforts to attract, among other things, an electron-ion collider to Jefferson Lab that would mean an expansion of the Newport News facility, the CEO said.

Downing-Gross celebrates a decade of connecting people and arts in Newport News

Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year.

Newport News firefighters win decorating contest, celebrate Christmas with family

The winners of the Newport News Fire Department’s holiday decorating contest celebrated Sunday with a Christmas party.

A look back at the Daily Press’ biggest sports stories of 2018

U.Va.'s NCAA loss to UMBC, Hokies continuing bowl streak, and Jimmye Laycock retiring among the top 1-

How did Virginia end up with a $31 million bill for emergency shelters it barely used?

Virginia wants to take control of emergency sheltering, rather than contract with a private company that — in the case of Hurricane Florence — charged $31 million for shelter services that were barely used. But a lack of funding has prevented the state from taking ownership of sheltering services.

Food Find | Food Craft in York County serves up Scotch eggs

At Food Craft in York County, guests can order the Scotch egg appetizer — hard-boiled eggs, wrapped in sausage and deep-fried.