NASCAR on two wheels. That’s often how a crit is described. Short for criterium, a crit is a popular bicycle race that takes place on city streets; hence, there are many sharp turns. The course is co...

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It is safe to say that Huntington Park is a hidden gem in Newport News. This park is located near the intersection of Warwick and Mercury boulevards, is nestled at the base of the James River Bridge. ...

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Who knew that July was National Hot Dog Month? It was in 1957 that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce gave July this official designation. So let’s jump on the hot dog bandwagon and celebrate July the way i...

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It’s baaaaaack! Nothing sparks joy like fireworks on Independence Day, and after a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the city’s iconic 4th of July Stars in the Sky is returning to Victory Landing ...

Juneteenth is a day that commemorates and celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Although President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves in January 1863, i...

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Looking for something special to do this Mother’s Day? Well, look no further than Newport News! Below, you’ll find six ideas that your mother, grandmother, sister or any special woman in your life wou...

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