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Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hampton police arrested 19-year-old Izayah Jeanty and 18-year-old Antonette Jefferson for their roles in an April shooting near Topping Lane and Old Big Bethel Road after Newport News man Jayland Kelley was shot and later died on April 18. 13News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Virginia Peninsula Community College will break ground next month at 9:30 a.m. on August 12 at 520 21st Street in downtown Newport News on a new 16,000-square-foot center that will train over 400 students annually in maritime and construction careers such as welding, HVAC, plumbing and marine electrical trades — the project aims to boost workforce opportunities in an underserved neighborhood. 13News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Adm. Daryl Caudle testified Thursday before the Senate Armed Services Committee as part of his confirmation to become the next Chief of Naval Operations. He said production of Virginia class submarines must double at Huntington Ingalls and Newport News Shipbuilding to honor the AUKUS pact with Australia + he promised to submit a 30-year shipbuilding plan to Congress in the Pentagon budget. WAVY
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Newport News Pokémon League Playtime
12-4 p.m. — Atomic Comics Emporium II — Free entry — Connect with fellow Pokémon fans to play, trade, and win awesome prizes.
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Laughter and Dining at Chef's Market
7:30 p.m. — Chef's Market Food Hall & Butcher Shop — $40 — Enjoy a delightful evening filled with laughter across multiple courses paired with an adult beverage.
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Cristina Vane in Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — Tech Center Research Park — Free entry — Experience the rich musical journey of Cristina Vane, blending her diverse cultural background into a captivating performance.
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Cultivating Our Panamanian Roots - Panamanian Folkloric Encounter 2025
5 PM – 1 AM — Newport News Marriott at City Center — Details to be confirmed — Celebrate the vibrant culture of Panama with traditional attire contests and performances.
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Mermaid Festival
11 AM – 2 PM — Anderson's Newport News — Free entry — Dive into a fin-tastic day of fun with mermaid-themed activities and local delights.
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Gospel Musical Extravaganza For The Soul
6:30-11:00 p.m. — Hub 757 — Ticketed event — Celebrate faith and community with uplifting performances and support for a new church sanctuary.
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Ladies Day at Chef's Market
12:00–10:30 p.m. — Chef's Market Food Hall & Butcher Shop — Free entry — Celebrate women in music and support local women-owned vendors with fun activities and entertainment.
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Hannah J Live Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Cove Tavern — Check for ticket info — Experience the music of singer/songwriter Hannah J, a rising star from Williamsburg, VA.
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3rd Annual MADE in Newport News
5-8 p.m. — City Center at Oyster Point — Free entry — Celebrate local culture and community at this lively block party event.
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Pawpaw Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Historic Endview — Free entry — Celebrate Virginia’s largest native fruit with tastings and festivities at Historic Endview.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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