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Good morning, Newport News! Looks like Newport News might have a reason to tune in on Sunday nights. Mike Tomlin is reportedly heading to NBC as an NFL analyst after his coaching run. From calling plays to calling games.

🎓 Helping students find their path

⛪125 years and still giving back

🕷️ Before you hit the trail, read this

Here’s what’s up.

Believe it or not, there’s a real military “UFO” in Newport News. Where can you find it?

Meet SherriAnn Harris, Army Veteran and founder of Craft 2 You LLC. What started as a creative space for children with different abilities has grown into a welcoming community for all ages.

Through sewing and hands-on crafts, participants build confidence, strengthen skills, and connect with others in a supportive environment. SherriAnn blends her mental health background, military discipline, and love of crafting as a proud “Therapeutic Craft Professional.”

Now offering sewing classes and Cricut workshops for youth and adults.

A career fair in Newport News is helping high school students learn more about jobs, creative careers, and wellness paths. One local leader said the goal is to help students find what fits them, with Newport News Shipbuilding named as a key partner in the effort.

Why it matters: Events like this can help students ask better questions, meet working professionals, and start thinking more clearly about what comes next after high school. This is especially useful for families trying to help teens figure out their next step. This is an inference based on the event’s stated purpose and format.

⛪ 125 years and still giving back

Trinity Baptist Church in Newport News celebrated its 125th anniversary this week. As part of the celebration, the church also collected canned and non-perishable food along with a monetary donation for the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank.

Why it matters: It’s a nice reminder that some of the city’s long-standing churches are still finding ways to give back and support the community.

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🕷️ Before you hit the trail...

If you’re spending more time outside this week, here’s your reminder that tick season is back in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health says ticks can spread illnesses like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal syndrome, and activity picks up as the weather warms.

Why it matters: With more people heading to parks, trails, and backyards this time of year, a quick tick check after being outside is one of those simple things that can save you a bigger headache later.

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Here’s what’s happening this weekend 👇

Some businesses just do the work. Others make you feel like they actually care. Reed's Lawn Care is building its reputation in Newport News by doing both.

The family-owned company offers mowing, mulching, flower bed maintenance, leaf cleanups, shrub trimming, and more. They say clear communication is a big part of the job, making sure every customer gets the kind of service they are really looking for.

Reed's Lawn Care also tries to give back when it can, including offering discounts to military, police, and EMS personnel. It is the kind of small business that wants to do good work and treat people right.

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💡 Worth watching: There’s more movement at Tech Center Research Park, where the Secure Energy Future Center held its grand opening on Wednesday.

🏛️ Worth knowing: Newsome Park is getting a state historical marker.

🫶 New support in Newport News: A gun violence survivor is opening a trauma recovery center in the city to provide free support for victims of community violence. The center plans to offer mental health services, job training, physical therapy, and youth programs under one roof.

The U.S. Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis. It’s home to the Avrocar, a 1950s experimental “flying saucer.

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