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‘We do exist’: Williamsburg Black women help pave the way in dentistry
21+ hour, 3+ min ago (1005+ words) Dr. Lisa Curry enjoyed visiting the dentist when she was young, but years passed before she knew she wanted to become one. When she began her practice in the Williamsburg area in 2003, she became its first Black female dentist. She…...
Norfolk company to buy $562M portfolio from Virginia Beach’s AH Realty Trust
20+ hour, 21+ min ago (306+ words) The 11 assets represent the majority of AH Realty's multifamily portfolio, and the sale supports the real estate investment trust's goals to simplify its platform, reduce leverage and focus on retail. Norfolk-based Harbor Group International plans to acquire an 11property multifamily portfolio…...
Norfolk family never knew Grandma served with the Six Triple Eight in WWII until after she died at 102
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (642+ words) She'd been so looking forward to lounging around that March 1 morning. But a voice in Breona Brown's'head kept repeating: "Get up. Go to church." On a top shelf in a back closet is where she found it: her grandmother's secret....
State grant to benefit Maola’s Newport News facility, school milk supply
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (322+ words) A $731,607 state grant will fund the modernization of farmer-owned dairy cooperative Maola's Newport News facility to benefit its school milk business. The investment will enhance Maola's storage capacity, which will help it supply milk to school systems, said Lindsay Reames,…...
Portsmouth’s budget aims to make long-awaited major capital projects a reality
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (711+ words) PORTSMOUTH " The city's proposed fiscal 2027 budget prioritizes following through on several long-awaited capital projects, beefing up public safety resources and investing in city employees with raises and enhanced training. Similar to last year's budget, Portsmouth is again prioritizing employee raises,…...
Woman killed in Newport News shooting; police investigating
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (135+ words) Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occured Wednesday afternoon in a residential area of the city. Officers with the Newport News Police Department responded around 12:54 p.m. to the 300 block of Deputy Lane for a reported shooting, according to a department…...
Williamsburg city manager proposes $121 million budget that includes water rate increase
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (359+ words) Willliamsburg city manager proposes $121 million budget that includes water rate increase'Daily Press WILLIAMSBURG " Williamsburg's interim city manager proposed a $121 million budget for fiscal year 2027, which includes an increase to the city's water rate. The budget, released Monday, keeps the real…...
Newport News $1.2 billion budget plan to offer new form of targeted tax relief
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (777+ words) NEWPORT NEWS " Home owners will see housing assistance'in the upcoming fiscal year with an income-based ResidentFirst pilot program the city plans to launch as part of its proposed $1.2 billion operating budget. The spending plan is a roughly 5.1% increase from last…...
Musical swing set in Williamsburg gives residents, visitors a chance to play
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (281+ words) WILLIAMSBURG " Take a seat and make some music. The installation of the swings was made possible thanks to the Williamsburg Public Art Council, which has been working for several years to expand public art across the city. "Musical Swings," created…...
Plaza bakery, home of Virginia Beach’s iconic petit fours, closing
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (407+ words) Virginia Beach will be losing one of its most beloved petite treats. For generations, residents have enjoyed the iconic petit fours from Plaza Bakery. The miniature iced cakes " topped with signature pastel-colored buttercream roses " have been a staple at many…...