If you have not heard of Frank & Spoon yet, consider this your introduction. The local Newport News restaurant is building a following for signature chili dogs, handmade beef dumplings, and fresh homemade soups. It is simple comfort food made with care, and that is exactly the point.

Owner Sharan Hada studied Hospitality Management and spent years working in restaurants before opening a place of his own. His goal was to create a spot that felt welcoming, relaxed, and rooted in the neighborhood.

Walk in and you can feel the difference. Regulars talk about the friendly service, the easy atmosphere, and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to come back.

Frank & Spoon is one of those places you try once and end up telling somebody else about.

⚠️ Ferguson Is Moving Top Executives From Newport News To Tampa

Ferguson, the plumbing supply giant founded in Newport News in 1953, is moving its CEO and several top executive roles to a new office in Tampa, Florida. The company says 25 to 50 associates will relocate by next April, while its official headquarters will remain in Newport News with more than 800 employees still based at City Center at Oyster Point. Ferguson is calling the move an expansion, not a departure. Still, local economist Dr. Bob McNab said he hopes it is not a sign of more changes to come. Newport News helped build Ferguson, so this is one locals will want to keep an eye on.

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💻 Digital Infrastructure Town Hall Is Tonight In Denbigh

The City of Newport News is holding a free Digital Infrastructure Readiness Town Hall tonight, Tuesday, July 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Denbigh Community Center, 15198 Warwick Boulevard. Vice Mayor Curtis D. Bethany III and Amanda Doughty will lead the discussion on data infrastructure and governance in Newport News. Residents, community leaders, and stakeholders are invited to attend. If you have questions about what is being built in our backyard and what it means for the city, this is the room to be in. Admission is free, and questions can be submitted in advance by email.

🚌 Newport News Schools Save Big By Switching Buses To Propane

Newport News Public Schools says it saved more than $439,000 last school year by switching most of its buses from diesel to propane. District officials say propane has cheaper, more stable fuel prices, and the buses are simpler to maintain. The switch may also help reduce students’ exposure to diesel exhaust. With other Virginia school districts starting to follow the same path, Newport News may be ahead of the curve on a quieter way to save money. Read More...

Here’s what’s happening this weekend 👇

👑1619 Black Footprint Fashion Show/Pageant

Get ready to celebrate culture and heritage at the 1619 Black Footprint Fashion Show/Pageant! This powerful live event honors the legacy of enslaved ancestors through daring fashion, originality, and African-inspired artistry.

Expect an unforgettable evening filled with gorgeous attire, African dancing and drumming, inspiring speakers, and a show you truly won't want to miss. Whether you're a fashion lover or simply looking for a meaningful night out, this is an experience like no other.

💈 Free Haircuts Every Monday At SafeHaven

SafeHaven Empowerment Center is offering free haircuts on Mondays from 3–6 p.m. at 429 Thorncliff Drive. Adults are served on the first Monday, kids on the third Monday, and walk-ins are welcome.

🚒 Three days left to apply!

Newport News Fire Department is hiring, with applications closing July 31. Starting pay is $55,960, with added paramedic pay and a 10-days-a-month schedule.

🍔 Virginia’s Oldest What-A-Burger Is In Newport News

While chains come and go, What-A-Burger on Jefferson Avenue has been flipping hand-formed burgers on the same flat-top grill for nearly 65 years, and people are still planning road trips around it. Virginia’s oldest What-A-Burger location sits at 6117 Jefferson Avenue and serves burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and milkshakes thick enough to require real effort through a straw. No truffle aioli, no microgreens, no gimmicks. Just beef that tastes like beef, fresh toppings, a perfectly toasted buttered bun, and decades of getting it exactly right. Grandparents who ate here as teenagers now bring their grandkids. That is not a coincidence. That is a Newport News tradition still holding strong.

🎤 The Ella Fitzgerald Mural You May Have Driven Past Without Noticing

At 2501 Jefferson Avenue, one of Newport News’ most famous names is painted larger than life. The mural of Ella Fitzgerald was created by public artist Austin “Auz” Miles as part of the Newport News Street Museum, a citywide project that brought public art into everyday spaces.

This is not a new mural, but it is one worth knowing about, especially if you are new to Newport News or have passed it without realizing who it honors. Austin “Auz” Miles chose Fitzgerald because before she became known around the world as the “First Lady of Song,” she was born right here in Newport News.

That local connection is what gives the mural its weight. It is not just a portrait of a music legend. It is a reminder that one of the greatest voices in American music has roots in this city.

So the next time you are near Jefferson Avenue, slow down and look for Ella. Newport News has plenty of stories hiding in plain sight, and this is one of them.

🐾 Meet Cassie!

Cassie is a 1½-year-old spayed American Pit Bull Terrier mix who is thriving in foster care and gaining confidence every day. She is housebroken, crate trained, playful, and sweet, and she is doing well living with other dogs. Cassie is still learning to relax in new situations, so she would do best with a patient, loving family that can help her keep growing. With kindness and consistency, this happy girl will make an amazing companion. Learn More...

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