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Monthly Archives: June, 2023

Virginia Receives $1.5 Billion To Improve Internet Coverage

Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) recently sent out a letter to constituents announcing $1.5 billion in federal funding to improve internet coverage across the commonwealth. The funding was made possible by the bipartisan...

Hampton Named ‘All-American City’ For The Fourth Time

HAMPTON—For the fourth time since 1972 when Hampton was first named an All-American City, the city was once again selected for the honor in 2023. The other two designations came in 2002...

Blessing & Blooms Florist Shop Opening in Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG-Whether you're honoring the birth of a child, a friend’s birthday, or sending condolences, Rebecca Gibson, the owner of Blessing and Blooms Florist is looking forward to assisting you with your floral...

WCAC Hosting Summer Shindig Fundraiser July 15

WILLIAMSBURG-Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center (WCAC) is hosting a Summer Shindig fundraiser and anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 15. The event will take place from 6pm to 9pm at the Queens Lake Clubhouse. WCAC’s Summer...

Peninsula High School Students Honored As Bank of America Student Leaders

Since 2006, the Student Leaders program has played a vital role in Bank of America’s ongoing commitment to youth employment and economic mobility in Hampton Roads. The national program recognizes 300 community-focused...

Dominion Energy Provides New Enrichment Area For Peninsula SPCA Dogs

NEWPORT NEWS—On Wednesday, June 28, volunteers from Dominion Energy brought trucks, tools, equipment, materials, and volunteers to create a new “enrichment” area for the temporary residents of the Peninsula SPCA. This marks the...

Virginia Peninsula Chamber Spotlights Area’s Assets

NEWPORT NEWS – Bob McKenna, president and CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, is straightforward when explaining the reasons behind the organization’s “Spotlight on the Peninsula” series. “We’re a champion of...

Hundreds Of New Laws To Take Effect July 1

New laws followed by fireworks: that’s the Virginia way and this year is no exception. Hundreds of bills passed by the state legislature take effect July 1, as required by –you guessed...