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Here are this week’s most-read stories.
Jewish Studies
Christopher Newport University announced it will be having a new Jewish Studies program thanks to an endowed professorship from Bert and Gladys Aaron, a couple from Williamsburg. The program starts in August. READ MORE.
Restaurant space
Prayosha Hampton Retail LLC bought the roughly 6,000-square-foot space at Peninsula Town Center earlier this month. And the developer plans to complete construction by mid-August. READ MORE.
Virginia Beach developer buys $1.08M building at Peninsula Town Center
New libraries
The Pearl Bailey and Main Street libraries are getting a makeover. Currently, the city has not allocated funds for these two projects, which are still in the design phase. READ MORE.
Chain closes
The location in Hampton closed Jan. 23, according to the Steak ‘n Shake letter posted on the front door of the restaurant. READ MORE.
Car crash
A Yorktown man died just five days after he drove his car into a ditch in Newport News, police said. READ MORE.
Yorktown man crashed his car in a ditch and dies five days later, police say