AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Newport News Virginia. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/newport-news-va 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/newport-news-va https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:50:33 -0500 This family-friendly event offers a fun-filled day of fabulous inflatables, live performances, costume characters, over 100 hands-on activities, tasty https://www.americantowns.com/news/newport-news-childrens-festival-of-friends-2022-31353943-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/newport-news-childrens-festival-of-friends-2022-31353943-newport-news-va.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Historic legislation cuts costs for health care and prescription drugs, represents largest federal investment in addressing climate change to date https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-announces-support-for-inflation-reduction-act-31429390-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-announces-support-for-inflation-reduction-act-31429390-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEWPORT NEWS – Today, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, announced $11 million in new federal https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-celebrates-11-million-in-new-funding-for-hampton-roads-jobs-training-reaffirms-commitment-to-delivering-sustained-workforce-funding-31429391-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-celebrates-11-million-in-new-funding-for-hampton-roads-jobs-training-reaffirms-commitment-to-delivering-sustained-workforce-funding-31429391-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEWPORT NEWS – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: “After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we promised to pursue https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-death-of-al-qaeda-leader-ayman-alzawahiri-31429405-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-death-of-al-qaeda-leader-ayman-alzawahiri-31429405-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after a District Court judge ruled to https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-after-texas-federal-court-rules-employers-are-not-required-to-cover-lifesaving-health-services-31453289-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-after-texas-federal-court-rules-employers-are-not-required-to-cover-lifesaving-health-services-31453289-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: “Earlier tonight I tested positive for COVID-19 after https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-tests-positive-for-covid19-31453291-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-tests-positive-for-covid19-31453291-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: “I applaud President Biden for the actions announced https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-applauds-president-bidens-marijuana-reforms-31469583-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-applauds-president-bidens-marijuana-reforms-31469583-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of former Newport News Mayor Joe Frank: https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-newport-news-mayor-joe-frank-31481533-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-newport-news-mayor-joe-frank-31481533-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEWPORT NEWS, VA  – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "The news of last night’s shooting in Chesapeake https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-mass-shooting-in-chesapeake-31495105-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-mass-shooting-in-chesapeake-31495105-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The season draws to a close with everyone's favorite Wonderfest on December 10, 2022. Come by for shopping, eating, music, and holiday fun! https://www.americantowns.com/news/7-th-annual-christmas-wonderfest-31495833-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/7-th-annual-christmas-wonderfest-31495833-newport-news-va.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04): https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-the-passing-of-congressman-donald-mceachin-31496614-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-the-passing-of-congressman-donald-mceachin-31496614-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) led House passage of the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-leads-house-passage-of-bipartisan-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act-31497960-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-leads-house-passage-of-bipartisan-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act-31497960-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us This New Years Eve At Hollywood Night at The Holiday Inn at 980 Omni Boulevard Newport News . The mature Grown And Sexy Clientele Is What Is https://www.americantowns.com/news/hollywood-night-new-years-eve-2023-31504158-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hollywood-night-new-years-eve-2023-31504158-newport-news-va.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Congressman Bobby Scott, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, issued the following statement https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-applauds-hampton-university-receiving-over-200000-in-federal-funds-in-response-to-bomb-threats-31521225-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-applauds-hampton-university-receiving-over-200000-in-federal-funds-in-response-to-bomb-threats-31521225-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, released the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-president-bidens-state-of-the-union-address-31534013-newport-news-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-statement-on-president-bidens-state-of-the-union-address-31534013-newport-news-va.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500