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"Newport News Honors Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. with Flag Lowering, Senior Citizen Police Academy Open for Applications, Free Healthy Cooking Classes Available – What's Happenin'! 😊"
"Newport News Honors Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. with Flag Lowering, Senior Citizen Police Academy Open for Applications, Free Healthy Cooking Classes Available – What's Happenin'! 😊"
Newport News honors Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., sign up for Senior Citizen Police Academy, free healthy cooking classes available! Check out what's happening in the Newport Newser.😊 Thanks! Click here for more details!
EJ Harris
Feb 26, 2026
Good morning, Newport News! The local newsletter that feels like hitting every green light on Warwick Blvd. (If that were even possible.)
✝️ Flags Lowered in Newport News 🚓 Senior Citizen Police Academy 🥦 Free Cooking Classes 🍽️ Date Spot of the Week
Here’s what’s up. |
Trivia Question❓What year did Patrick Henry Mall open in Newport News? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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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.
Learn more at Downing-Gross.org |
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Mayor Phillip Jones has ordered all Newport News city flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., the longtime civil rights leader. Flags at City Hall and all city-owned buildings will fly at half-staff from sunrise Sunday, March 1, 2026, through sunset Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Jackson’s wife, Jacqueline, is a Newport News native and Huntington High School graduate, giving this moment a personal tie to our city.
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🚓 Newport News Senior Citizen Police Academy Now Accepting Applications |
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It’s that time again. Newport News Police is opening its Citizen Police Academy just for seniors, and it’s a great way to get a real look at how things work.
The eight-week spring session runs April 14 through June 2, 2026, on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Denbigh Community Center, 15198 Warwick Blvd. It’s offered twice a year, fall and spring, and needs at least 15 participants.
You’ll cover fraud and scams, personal safety, K-9 units, traffic stops, and more of the day-to-day work officers handle. Call 757-975-5100 or email govd@nnva.gov by March 24. sign up here. |
🥦 Free Healthy Cooking Classes in Newport News |
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The Virginia Family Nutrition Program is offering free classes to help families cook healthy, budget-friendly meals. Sessions meet Tuesdays at 12 p.m. in March or 10:30 a.m. in April at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 1009, and participants receive a free cooking kit.
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Your Newport News Forecast |
☔Thursday 53°/39° Rainy
⛅Friday 48°/37° Partly Cloudy
☀️Saturday 58°/41° Sunny
☀️Sunday 62°/33° Sunny
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ |
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🎨 Future Fossils Exhibition Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center | Fri–Sun 10 AM–5 PM Contemporary art exploring nature and time. Free and open to the public.
👟 One City Marathon Packet Pick-Up Holiday Inn Newport News (Omni Blvd) | Fri 12–7 PM • Sat 10 AM–5 PM Official check-in and expo for all weekend race participants.
Friday, Feb 27
🏆 2026 First Citizen Gala Diamonstein Concert Hall (CNU) | 5:30–7:30 PM Honoring community leadership. Tickets $80 individual / $150 couple.
🎸 Live Music: Stella Haile Tradition Brewing Company | 6:30–9:30 PM VEER Music Award winner performing chill vibes and acoustic tunes.
💃 Black Card Friday: The Cookout Manhattan’s NY Deli & Pub | 9:30 PM Late-night line dancing, community vibes, and DJ sets.
Saturday, Feb 28
⚓ Maritime 5K & Nautical Mile City Center at Oyster Point | 8 AM • 9:30 AM Community races through City Center. Registration required.
🧩 Autism Awareness Workshop 239 Buxton Avenue | 11 AM Community workshop focusing on inclusion and diversity. Free.
🚌 AACE Trolley Tour Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center | 10 AM–1:15 PM A guided deep dive into local Black history. Tickets $20; includes souvenir.
💥 Peninsula Comic Show 657 Harpersville Rd | 9 AM–4 PM Heavenly Comics show focusing on collectors and deals. Free to attend.
🩹 AHA BLS CPR Certification 700 Tech Center Pkwy | 9 AM • 1 PM Hands-on training with same-day certification cards.
⚖️ We Stand for Justice Main Street Library | 11 AM–12:30 PM Honoring local African American activists. Ceremony and reception follow. Free.
📜 The Black History Experience 11828 Canon Blvd Suite-C | 4–6 PM Learn about the Farmer-Raider Movement and local history. Free; limited seating.
🔦 Night Hike Newport News Park Discovery Center | 6–8 PM Guided evening exploration of the park. Recommended for ages 12+.
🎤 Comedy Mill Game Night Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill | 9 PM Interactive stand-up comedy and "Anonymous Confessions." Seating at 8 PM.
Sunday, Mar 1
🏁 One City Marathon & Half Newport News Park / Menchville High | 7 AM Start The city's premier distance running event. Multiple start locations.
🎸 One City Grand Finale The Yard District (23rd St) | 8 AM–2:30 PM Massive finish line celebration with live music and local vendors.
🎸 Troy Breslow Live Smoke BBQ Restaurant & Bar | 12–3 PM Live country and roots music for the post-marathon lunch crowd.
😂 Sunday Funnies Cozzy’s Comedy Club & Tavern | 6 PM Wrap up the weekend with stand-up comedy and tavern bites.
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If dinner and a movie feels predictable, The Melting Pot Peninsula on Jefferson Ave turns date night into an experience. It’s a full four-course fondue meal built for sharing, starting with cheese blended tableside and ending with rich chocolate fondue loaded with strawberries, brownies, and marshmallows.
In between, you cook filet, lobster, shrimp, or chicken right at your table. The dim lighting, wine list, and cozy booths make it feel special without trying too hard.
Pro tip: mention it’s a date when you reserve.
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: 1987 |
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