Susan Smigielski Acker

Susan Smigielski Acker is an 18-year Peninsula-based freelance journalist with more than 25 years of writing, editing and reporting experience.

The Startup World Cup Virginia Regional is coming to the Zeiders American Dream Theater on Aug. 28. This is the first time the Startup Cup, a global platform that fosters entrepreneurship around the world, has come to Virginia.

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Virginia Beach to host regional Startup World Cup with $1 million prize at stake

July 28, 2024 at 8:25 a.m.

The Startup World Cup Virginia Regional is coming to the Zeiders American Dream Theater on Aug. 28. This is the first time the Startup Cup, a global platform that fosters...

A $50,000 grant will fund planning to enhance the alley between Main and Hopkins streets as well as redevelopment of the bank building at 96 Main St., which has sat empty for several years, said J.B. Crowley, executive director of the Hilton Village Main Street program.

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Newport News’ Hilton Village eyes ways to improve commercial corridor

July 20, 2024 at 11:46 a.m.

A $50,000 grant will fund planning to enhance the alley between Main and Hopkins streets as well as redevelopment of the bank building at 96 Main St., which has sat...

Corkscrews & Brews opened near City Hall this summer serving a variety of coffees, lattes, smoothies and wine. Food items include breakfast sandwiches, pastries, lunch sandwiches, soup and charcuterie boards.

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Corkscrews & Brews wine and coffee bar opens in downtown Newport News’ Yard District

July 17, 2024 at 12:33 p.m.

Corkscrews & Brews opened near City Hall this summer serving a variety of coffees, lattes, smoothies and wine. Food items include breakfast sandwiches, pastries, lunch sandwiches, soup and charcuterie boards.

Proposed zoning changes would allow home-based businesses by right, or without having to go through the special use permit process, within certain conditions that limit the number of people on-site and require businesses to use their own property for parking.

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York County eyes zoning changes to allow flexibility for home-based businesses

June 28, 2024 at 10:55 a.m.

Proposed zoning changes would allow home-based businesses by right, or without having to go through the special use permit process, within certain conditions that limit the number of people on-site...

About 200 people came to the James River Country Club on May 31 to hear from several presenters regarding how the military is performing. While there are successes, there are also challenges.

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Peninsula economy depends on addressing military needs like sea level rise and recruitment, event speakers say

June 19, 2024 at 3:27 p.m.

About 200 people came to the James River Country Club on May 31 to hear from several presenters regarding how the military is performing. While there are successes, there are...

When finished, the “lifestyle community” on 101 acres along Victory Boulevard will have 176 apartments, 105 townhomes, 11 cottages and 238 single-family homes plus 40,000 square feet of retail space, the developer said.

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New Poquoson townhomes sell out as construction continues on mixed-use community

June 11, 2024 at 11:19 a.m.

When finished, the “lifestyle community” on 101 acres along Victory Boulevard will have 176 apartments, 105 townhomes, 11 cottages and 238 single-family homes plus 40,000 square feet of retail space,...

A mother-daughter team recently opened Native Soul Bar & Market selling smoothies, herbal tea and cold-pressed juices. Cibus Chophouse and Art Central Gallery also recently opened.

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Hampton’s Phoebus district welcomes new businesses and another restaurant

February 28, 2024 at 10:21 a.m.

A mother-daughter team recently opened Native Soul Bar & Market selling smoothies, herbal tea and cold-pressed juices. Cibus Chophouse and Art Central Gallery also recently opened.

Restaurant Week is intended to boost independent restaurants, especially during the slow season.

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York County ready to kick off inaugural Restaurant Week

February 23, 2024 at 12:41 p.m.

Restaurant Week is intended to boost independent restaurants, especially during the slow season.

The church’s location is directly adjacent to the James River Strand, a new park project opening up the James River waterfront, a city development official said.

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New concepts considered for longtime vacant Greek church in Newport News: ‘Anything is on the table’

February 21, 2024 at 1:42 p.m.

The church’s location is directly adjacent to the James River Strand, a new park project opening up the James River waterfront, a city development official said.

Owners Rick Tanner and Dean Tsamouras emphasized there are no plans to change the pub, located in historic Yorktown.

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Yorktown Pub to expand for outdoor dining; nearby restaurant in the works

February 20, 2024 at 2:03 p.m.

Owners Rick Tanner and Dean Tsamouras emphasized there are no plans to change the pub, located in historic Yorktown.

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