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Newport News
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Newport News. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Newport News Public Schools announced changes to bus routes that will have some students walk up to 0.7 miles and updated school start and end times for five schools—Hidenwood, Kiln Creek, Sanford, Huntington, and Passage. A school board meeting to discuss the updates is set for August 19th at 6:30 p.m., and parents are invited to share their concerns. 13News Now
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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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Corey Pavlosky Live at Berret's Seafood
3:30-9:30 p.m. — Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Newport News' own Corey Pavlosky in a scenic seafood venue.
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~ Albert Einstein
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