Good morning, Newport News.

THRIVE Peninsula started Sabor Familiar to give Latin American food and extra bilingual help to more than 40 Spanish-speaking families each week at The Market at THRIVE starting Monday.

The group will hold a community mixer on Tuesday, Sept 16 at 5 p.m. at 12749 Nettles Drive — a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore said that food insecurity is growing nationwide as September is set aside for Hunger Action Month—local numbers show rates from 10% to 15.6% with up to one in three children going to bed hungry amid cuts to SNAP and Medicaid.

They urged neighbors to work together now to build a hunger-free future.

A U.S. Navy contractor fell from scaffolding at Newport News Shipbuilding Tuesday morning while helping on the USS John C.

Stennis—he was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Josh Horwitz from Johns Hopkins visited Portsmouth on Tuesday to share plans to curb gun violence with local leaders—his talk came as shootings occurred before and after his presentation, including a quadruple shooting that fatally wounded one man.

Hampton Roads Transit is planning a major change to its bus system—using on-demand microtransit to fix a bus driver shortage—after officials said they may remove underused routes in a bid to serve areas better.

A public meeting is scheduled next month, and if approved, the new service will start rolling out in October 2026.

PB&J: When Instruments Roamed the Earth!

3-9 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Tickets on sale — Experience a hilarious journey into classical music for a new generation of listeners.

World Ballet Company: Cinderella

6-7:30 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella brought to life by the World Ballet Company in a captivating performance.

Youth Volunteer Corps Pickleball Tournament

Oct 3-5 — Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort — Registration details available — Compete in pickleball and enhance your skills in a vibrant local tournament.

Driver Improvement Course in Newport News, VA

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete a DMV-ordered driving course and receive your certificate on the same day.

Food Service Provider Forum: Contractors Academy

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Main Street Library — Free entry — Discover how to navigate city contracting for food services and connect with essential local resources.