Delceno Miles — founder and CEO of The Miles Agency — was named Virginia Beach’s 73rd First Citizen on November 15, 2025, in recognition of her...
In Virginia Beach, Open Altar Ministries — led by Pastors Robert and Wendy Spady — reports food bank lines stretching a quarter-mile, with 50-80 families served...
A Virginia Beach church has launched a bold fundraising campaign, “Virginia for Jamaica,” mobilizing its congregation and community partners to send aid and relief supplies to...
Virginia Beach native Delceno Miles has been named the 73rd First Citizen of Virginia Beach for 2025, recognizing her decades of business leadership, civic service, and...
Rev. Clyde L. Doxey, Jr., a beloved Chesapeake pastor and founder of New Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church, passed away on April 2, 2025. Known for his...
U.S. Senator Mark Warner hosted two town halls in Hampton Roads, addressing concerns over federal funding, economic challenges, and foreign policy. Speaking in Virginia Beach and...
Wayne Lynch, a juvenile intake officer and advocate, joins NJGPOD to discuss police reform and justice following the tragic loss of his son, Donovon Lynch, in...
Virginia Wesleyan University’s new Marlins IMPACT Scholarship Program offers $11,000 annually to low-income STEM students, backed by a $2 million NSF grant to enhance access and...
The Norfolk NAACP celebrated its 65th Annual Life Membership & Freedom Fund Dinner, honoring community leaders like Dr. Robert G. Murray and James Rivers, with keynote...
In celebration of its 124th anniversary, the New Journal and Guide honored seven NAACP branches from Hampton Roads at the 10th Annual Impacting Lives Breakfast Ceremony,...
The Digital Download is a weekly column dedicated to exploring the power, promise, and impact of technology in our everyday lives, written by Delegate Cliff Hayes, an experienced technology leader and public servant.
The column aims to educate, inform, and empower readers with insight into how digital tools, innovations, and trends are shaping our communities, policies, and futures.
From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to broadband access and smart devices, Digital Download breaks down complex tech topics in an accessible way for all.
