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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On March 18, Newport News Public Schools held its first Senior Rally at Christopher Newport University’s Freeman Center, where seniors preparing to graduate in June heard Dr. Adolph Brown III share personal lessons and advice—mixing interactive talk with inspiring activities. School officials and cheerleaders energized the crowd—ensuring students felt supported as they looked forward to graduation. Newport News Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chesapeake VA clinic is set to open on April 17 with a ribbon-cutting on April 10—and the facility will have only about 150 of the planned 550 staffers due to federal hiring cuts. Local officials say the new clinic will give more than 120,000 veterans faster access to care near Chesapeake. 13News Now
- ➤ The City of Newport News is re-examining a 120-unit affordable housing apartment development on Old Fort Eustis Blvd backed by retired NBA star Allen Iverson after the proposal was rejected in February. Mayor Phillip Jones said the proposal will return to the planning commission in four to six months after community meetings begin in April—developers plan to add a stop light at the key intersection if needed—to address neighborhood traffic concerns. WTKR
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National Geographic Live Featuring Tara Roberts
Esteemed scientific magazine National Geographic presents a speaker series with Tara Roberts, showcasing captivating programs across various cities.
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Driver Improvement Course in Newport News, VA
This driving improvement course offers participants the opportunity to enhance their driving skills and receive a certificate of completion in a convenient hotel setting.
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Book Signing Event Featuring Elle Cosimano and Olivia Blacke
Celebrate the release of 'Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave' with authors Elle Cosimano and Olivia Blacke at a book signing event in Newport News.
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Spring EGGstravaganza
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | King-Lincoln Park | Food available for purchase | Celebrate spring with a petting zoo, live entertainment, and fun family activities.
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CK Music Live at Tradition Brewing
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Tradition Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy live music while sampling local brews in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Symphonie Fantastique
8 PM – 8 PM — Ferguson Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience a captivating orchestral journey with Clyne, Adams, and Berlioz.
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Ben Rosenblum Trio at Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival
8 PM – 2 AM — Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center — Check local listings — Celebrate the First Lady of Song with a jazz performance by Ben Rosenblum Trio.
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Bobby Blackhat Band Concert
6-11 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying unpredictability of a Bobby Blackhat show with award-winning talent.
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Troy Breslow Live Performance
5-11 p.m. — 1700 Brewing — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of country tunes with acclaimed singer-songwriter Troy Breslow.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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