Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany

09/12/2026

Different district, same city, same love. Another year, another successful Southeast Community Day Parade in the books 😎👍🏾.

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001, a day that left a lasting mark on our nation and our communities.

09/08/2026

In case you missed it — a quick recap of the back-to-school giveback with Masego, PlusNTrust, and Soundscapes. 🎶

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09/02/2026

08/28/2026

🚧 The wait is over — construction begins.

Construction is officially beginning in September on Phase 1 of the new I-64 interchange at Denbigh Boulevard — the first of two projects that will add a brand-new access point to I-64 between Fort Eustis Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue.

This phase includes new westbound on/off-ramps, widening of I-64, and key intersection improvements at Denbigh Blvd/Warwick Blvd and Denbigh Blvd/Jefferson Ave. Once complete, this interchange will help ease congestion on Jefferson Avenue, Bland Boulevard, and Warwick Boulevard — corridors many of our residents drive every single day.

This is the kind of long-term investment our community has needed for years, and I'm glad to see it come to fruition.

🚧 What drivers should expect during construction:

Motorists should plan for scheduled lane closures and long-term lane shifts on I-64 west at Denbigh Boulevard throughout the project. Lane closures will also occur on the Denbigh Boulevard bridge over I-64, along with lane shifts at the Denbigh Boulevard intersections with Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue.

Starting as early as Aug. 31, the connector road between Pagewood Drive and Denbigh Boulevard Service Road will be fully closed long-term while it's reconfigured — it's expected to reopen near the end of construction.

Additionally, access to and from Richneck Road at Denbigh Boulevard will be permanently closed as early as fall 2026, due to the new ramp configuration.

I'll continue sharing updates as the project progresses. Please be kind and patient to our friends at VDOT along with our city workers.

- Vice

08/23/2026

Today Masego, PlusNTrust, and I teamed up to make sure Soundscapes have what they need heading into the new school year — instruments, supplies, and a reminder that greatness comes from right here in our community. And what better place to do it than our former high school, Woodside.

Some local youth also got the chance to have a jam session with Masego — a moment I’m sure they’ll reflect on for a long time to come.

I grew up, Uptown. My daughter is growing up, Uptown. And it means something when someone like Masego — who was shaped by this same community — comes back to invest in it. Days like today remind our youth that where you’re from can be exactly where your greatness begins.

Grateful for partners like PlusNTrust and Sweetwater who helped make today possible.

08/23/2026

08/21/2026

📢 Denbigh Satellite Office Closing Aug. 31 — Fire Station Coming to the Site

The Newport News Department of Human Services will close its Denbigh Satellite Office at the end of the day on August 31, as the city moves forward with redeveloping the property into a new fire station.

The satellite office has seen relatively low use, and all services offered there — applications, EBT card reissuance, interviews, and case management — will remain fully available at the DHS Main Office:

📍 6060 Jefferson Ave.
🕐 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to transform this property in a way that will strengthen the Denbigh community and the District for years to come. Redeveloping this site as a new fire station will enhance our ability to provide fast, reliable emergency services and improve response times for residents Uptown.

There will be no interruption to programs or services because of the closure.

Need help or have questions?
📞 Child Protective Services: 1-800-552-7096
📞 Adult Protective Services: 1-888-832-3858
📞 Homeless Services: 757-975-5201
📞 Dept. of Human Services: 757-926-6300

08/13/2026

08/08/2026