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Straddling the entire west side (25 miles) of the Virginia Peninsula, Newport News is a city of 69.2 square miles and 180,150 citizens (VA's 5th largest city). The city was founded in 1896 and merged with the former Warwick County in 1956 to take on its present form. Named for Christopher Newport, captain of the Susan Constant, Newport News is full of American history from its dawning moments in the early 1600's to today's modern high-tech economy. The city is located at the corner of James River and Hampton Roads Harbor and along Interstate 64.

Education

Submissions may include but are not limited to:

  • Colleges and Universities
  • Home Schooling
  • Public and Private Elementary and Secondary
  • School Districts
  • Vocational, Technical, and Trades
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Guides and Directories

These sites summarize Newport News with one-stop shopping for information from schools to attractions to the best restaurants in the area.

Maps and Views

Web sites that are devoted to aerial photos or maps of part or all of Newport News, VA.

Neighborhoods

These sites cover various neighborhoods and developments in Newport News, VA.

Science and Environment

These organizations study the ways of the earth and space and its matter and are located in Newport News, VA.

Society and Culture

This category is open to sites such as (but not limited to) the following -

  • religious organizations, churches, and places of worship
  • local police, fire and rescue
  • community events
  • seniors resources
  • social clubs
  • genealogy
  • history
  • personal home pages
  • libraries
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Transportation

Web sites of agencies, facilities, or companies that transport people in, out, and around Newport News, VA.

Weather

Sites relating to atmospheric forecasts for Newport News, VA.

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