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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the United Jewish Community of Virginia Peninsula has partnered with THRIVE Peninsula to provide free kosher Passover items for Jewish families in need — THRIVE’s food pantry now offers a dedicated Passover section. Families in Newport News, Hampton, and York County can book appointments to pick up items — donations are welcome until April 2 as THRIVE expects to serve about 1,000 families this month. 13News Now
- ➤ The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore said it will lose $1.5 million in federal funds—money they planned to use to build a new facility and buy fresh food from local farmers. The cuts to federal support, SNAP, and WIC will hurt families and local agriculture and may delay planned food access efforts. 13News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Newport News police responded just before 8 p.m. Tuesday when 69-year-old Anthony Johnson was fatally struck at the intersection of Ivy Farms Road and Jefferson Avenue—officers noted the driver remained on scene as the Crash Team continues its investigation. 13News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dollar Tree said it will sell Family Dollar for $1 billion to private equity firms Brigade Capital Management + Macellum Capital Management after struggling to make the chain work since its 2015 purchase. The deal is expected to close later in the second quarter, and Family Dollar will keep its headquarters in Chesapeake. 13News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Senate hearing over leaked battle plans left out climate change from its list of national threats—raising concerns for military personnel and bases in Hampton Roads. Senator Angus King questioned why the annual threat assessment did not include climate change, even as Pentagon studies noted rising sea levels at bases like Norfolk that now require costly adaptations. WAVY
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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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Homebuyers Seminar
5-7 p.m. — Goodrich & Watson Insurers, Inc. — Free entry — Unlock the secret to buying in today’s current market.
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Salsa's Latin Dance Party
11 p.m. - 2 a.m. — Salsa's Mexican Grill — No cover — Enjoy vibrant Latin beats while you dance the night away with friends.
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9:00 p.m. — Brickhouse Tavern — 25% OFF with code RAD25 — Relive the '80s with contests, prizes, and a night of neon nostalgia.
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