Shannon Jones is challenging the second longest-serving elected prosecutor in Virginia who has run uncontested since 1990. Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn was once Jones’ mentor

Police have identified the woman found dead in a home in Southeast Newport News on Saturday afternoon in what police have termed a homicide.

The City of Newport News is willing to take another look at a proposed affordable housing apartment development backed by retired NBA player and Hampton Roads native Allen Iverson.

Listen to this article Newport News is preparing to launch a major music festival this year to boost tourism and support area businesses. Mayor Phillip Jones says the city is currently trying to attract national talent and is reviewing applications from people and organizations wanting to help organize,

Newport String Project, a quartet of professional musicians, is holding open practice sessions every last Wednesday of each month through May.

A seven-member Standing Charter Commission is now tasked to provide annual recommendations for changes and conduct at least three public hearings.