Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
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🏛️ Government
Newport News Delegate Shelly Simonds is proposing a statewide repeal of mandatory parking rules for new developments to help create more affordable housing.
If reelected, she will sponsor a bill that lets the market decide the needed parking—mirroring a change Newport News made nearly a year ago.
🎉 Newport News Events
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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.
Driver Improvement Course
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your driver improvement class and receive your certificate in one day.
Driver Improvement Course
9 AM – 5 PM — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete the driving improvement class and receive your Certificate of Completion on the same day.
Floyd Nation Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Diamonstein Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Pink Floyd with an impressive live tribute performance.
Newport News Greek Festival
9:30 AM – 6 PM — Hellenic Community Center — Free entry — Experience a taste of Greece with delicious food, culture, and entertainment over three festive days.
Edgar Allan Poe Dinner Theater
10 PM - 10 PM — Historic Boxwood Inn — Ticket prices vary — Experience the chilling tales of Poe accompanied by a themed four-course meal.
World Arts Celebration 2025
10 AM – 3 PM — Christopher Newport University — Free entry — Celebrate global culture through art, performances, and family-friendly activities.
Corey Pavlosky Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Cove Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy a duo show featuring local musician Corey Pavlosky in a vibrant tavern atmosphere.
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