Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
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🎓 Education
Newport News Public Schools will work with an outside consulting company over the next few months to review enrollment, building capacity, staffing and transportation services.
The study's results, expected in the fall, could lead to changes for the 2027-2028 school year.
🌲 Environment
A Virginia Tech study finds ground in the Hampton Roads area is sinking (2.3 mm per year near Chesapeake Bay) due to localized groundwater withdrawal and ancient tectonic shifts.
Satellite measurements tracked gradual subsidence over time.
🎉 Newport News Events
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Ghost - The Musical
8:00–11:00 p.m. — Peninsula Community Theatre — Tickets starting at $57 — Experience the magic of love and loss in this mesmerizing musical adaptation of a beloved film.
One City Nautical Mile Fun Run
9:30 a.m. — City Center at Oyster Point — Registration fee applies — Kids and adults dash one Nautical Mile through Newport News.
Creciendo Juntos: Networking Event
6-8:30 p.m. — Mezcal Mexican Cuisine — Limited availability — Connect with Latino microbusinesses and enhance your entrepreneurial skills.
Joshua Bell Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of exquisite violin music from the celebrated GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Joshua Bell.
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
7-10 p.m. — The Diamonstein Concert Hall — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the electrifying journey of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll through her timeless hits.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Presents Dvořák's New World
2:30-5:30 p.m. — The Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the fusion of cultures in Dvořák’s iconic symphony inspired by America.
Ghost - The Musical
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Peninsula Community Theatre — Tickets from $57 — Experience the unforgettable musical adaptation of the classic ghostly romance.
Dirty Dancing in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic music and dance from the beloved film live on stage.
🏠 Newport News Real Estate
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