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Beauty Outlet Now Open In Peninsula Town Center
HAMPTON-A new beauty supply store is now open in Peninsula Town Center.
The shopping center shared on its social media channels that Beauty Outlet held a soft opening on Thursday, June 1.
Beauty Outlet is located at 3460 Von Schilling Dr. Suite 127 in Hampton. It...
Hampton Roads Event Center Marks One Year In Business
NEWPORT NEWS-The Hampton Roads Event Center in Newport News is celebrating one year of creating memorable celebrations.
The center is owned and operated by Bruce Gearey and his wife, Robin. Gearey said they decided to open the business because they felt there was a need...
TowneBank Pledges $1 Million Gift To Hampton University
HAMPTON—Hampton University recently announced that TowneBank has pledged $1 million to the university for naming rights within the school’s Armstrong Stadium, including branding of TowneBank on the Hampton University website, signage at athletic events, and customized access to students to include interviewing, internships, career...
Virginia Peninsula Chamber Celebrates Opening Of New Office With Ribbon Cutting
NEWPORT NEWS-After more than 15 years in Hampton, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce recently opened a new office in Newport News.
To celebrate the relocation to a more centralized space for its members, the Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting event on Thursday, June 1,...
Hampton To Host Black History, Cultural Events This Summer
HAMPTON—Hampton’s more than 400-year African American history tells a powerful story of perseverance, heritage, and pride. Visitors will be able to explore that legacy and culture this spring and summer through a series of events that will take place throughout and around the city....
Peninsula Businesses Holding Celebrations For Pride Month
Pride Month has arrived. Celebrated by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more (LGBTQIA+) community, along with allies, the annual celebration takes place throughout the month of June.
Nationally, LGBTQIA+ Pride Month celebrations tend to include parties, pride parades,...
Hampton City Council Updates Food Truck Ordinances And Codes
HAMPTON—Hampton City Council heard a presentation about updating food truck ordinances and codes on Wednesday, May 24 during its legislative session with the intent to make permitting easier for food truck owners, to establish new zones for food truck operation, and to simplify how...
Bluegrass And Brews Festival Returning For Fourth Year
HAMPTON—The Bluegrass and Brews Festival will return to The American Theatre for the fourth time and will take place June 9 through June 11 at the American Theatre in the Phoebus section of Hampton. The theatre is located at 125 East Mellen St.
This year’s...
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Gloucester High School Trades Camp A Foundation For Success
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Two New Home-Ported Schooners Offering Cruises In Yorktown
YORK-Historic Yorktown is now the permanent home of two new tall ships docked at the Riverwalk Landing Piers. The Schooner Alliance II and the...