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$450M Navy housing project in Newport News slated to begin this summer
Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones announced Monday that a $450 million downtown development is expected to begin construction this summer.
DOE awards $1.8B contract to LLC to manage Jefferson Lab
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a new contract to operate the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.
Hampton Roads leverages regional economic assets
Hampton Roads drives growth with $1.5 billion in investments across defense, energy, aerospace, and logistics sectors in 2025, boosting jobs and infrastructure.
Annandale Millwork to add 154 jobs in Newport News
Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corp. will invest $11.5 million to expand operations in Newport News, creating 154 jobs.
Riverside opens $300M hospital in Smithfield
Riverside Smithfield Hospital officially opened its doors to patients on Tuesday, giving the region a 24/7 full-service emergency department.
In Newport News speech, Hegseth calls for faster delivery of warships
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls for faster delivery, tighter cost discipline in Newport News speech.
Newport News trades center to power maritime workforce
Virginia Peninsula Community College is building a $9 million trades center in southeast Newport News that will prepare more than 400 students annually for maritime and construction jobs. The 16,000-square-foot facility, which began construction in August 2025, is set to be completed in February and will begin offering programs in welding, structural fitting, marine electrical, […]
Newport News music festival set for Memorial Day weekend 2026
Newport News City Council approved a $3 million grant to support the launch of a major music festival coming Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
HII wins up to $471.97M Navy contract
Huntington Ingalls Industries has won a Navy contract worth up to $471.97 million to provide engineering support for aircraft carriers.
Newport News Shipbuilding lays off 167 workers
Newport News Shipbuilding laid off 167 employees on Wednesday that had been previously furloughed this year.
Virginia teacher wins $10M in school shooting case
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A jury in Virginia awarded $10 million Thursday to a former teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student, siding with her claims in a lawsuit that an ex-administrator ignored repeated warnings that the child had a gun. The jury returned its decision against Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal […]
Langley Federal Credit Union taps new CEO
Langley Federal Credit Union announced that its board of directors has selected Gaurav Bhatia to be its new president and CEO.
