It started with a frustration
Mother Earth specializes in alternative healing methods and sells everything from chakras to teas to incenses. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/05/28/local-business-offering-a-new-way-to-deal-with-trauma/
Inside the costume
Inside Slyder, the popular seagull-pelican hybrid that cheers for the Peninsula Pilots, is a man named Mike who prefers not to reveal too much about his identity. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/in-our-hometown/2018/05/30/the-man-inside-one-favorite-local-mascot-shares-some-tricks-of-his-trade/
What happened to Fenway?
Fenway, the dog, suffered injuries while in the care of Coastal Dog Services Inc., according to a civil lawsuit filed by the dog’s owners, Jason and Jessica Fox. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/05/30/couple-sues-newport-news-kennel-owner-for-25k-in-dogs-death/
Expectations
The new chief of the Newport News Police Department spoke with residents during a recent meet and greet at the police headquarters. Attendees discussed how the police department could better engage the community and make Newport News a safer city. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/06/01/residents-attended-the-new-police-chiefs-meet-greet-and-they-talked-about-their-expectations/
Simply the best
The award is presented to agencies that exemplify outstanding professionalism to the communities they serve. READ MORE.
https://hnndaily.com/local-news/2018/05/31/newport-news-fire-department-recognized-as-one-of-the-best/
Here’s a couple more stories people were talking about:
This local hospital is one of the best in the country
Healthgrades evaluated hospitals between 2014 and 2016 on 13 different criteria defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. READ MORE.
There’s a higher number of crash-related deaths in the state 2016-2017. Here’s the rundown for Hampton, Newport News
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles Virginia Highway Safety Office Traffic Crash Facts report from 2017, there were 114,897 licensed drivers in Newport News, down from 117,774 the year before. In Hampton, licensed drivers decreased to 89,339 from 91,734. READ MORE.
