Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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Community Information - free community profiles
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| Daily Press: Hampton Roads Daily Press - Local news from the Daily Press in Newport News, Virginia. | |
| Inner Space Systems, Inc. - Efficient Storage By Design | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| The Virginia Pilot - Breaking news, weather,sports,and entertainment for Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk and more. | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
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| Area Attractions | |
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Dozens of thrilling rides and attractions.
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Virginia Living Museum - Located in Newport News is a spectacular combination of a nature wildlife park, science museum, aquarium and botanical preserve.
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Water Country USA Water Park Williamsburg,VA - Features rides, wave pool, slides and heated swimming pool.
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| Mariners Museum - Maritime museum with artifacts from the USS Monitior, wich sunk off of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina in 1862. | |
| Norfolk Tides Baseball - The Norfolk Tides, the Minor Leage farm team for the New York Mets, play in Harbor Park in Norfolk. | |
| Children's Museum of Virginia - Catered to children this museum offers many different kinds of activities for kids of all ages. | |
| Ferguson Center for the Arts - This season more than 40 attractions from 14 different nations, from ballet to country music, from chamber music to comedians, will visit the Ferguson Center for the Arts at Christopher Newport University, Virginias new home for the finest artists in the world. | |
| Langley Speedway - Come out and enjoy some of the best racing action around featuring the rising stars of NASCAR. | |
| Norfolk Admirals Hockey - Part of the American Hockey League, the Admirals are proud to be the 01'-02' and 02'-03' South Division Champions. | |
| Paramounts Kings Dominion - 400-acre family theme park featuring 8 theme acres, over 50 rides and 7 roller coasters. | |
| Virginia Air and Space Center - Experience the history of flight and the IMAX movies. | |
| Virginia Beach Mariners Soccer - In a brief few years, the Virginia Beach Mariners professional soccer team has made itself into one of the best in the A-League. | |
| Virginia War Museum - A collection of uniforms, weapons, and equipment used by military forces in the Americas. | |
| Virginia Zoo - Have you heard? The Virginia Zoo currently displays nearly 400 animals, ranging from African elephants to Siberian tigers.Africa is the most exciting expansion in the Virginia Zoo's history and added nine new species to the Zoo, including zebra, lion, giraffe, red river hog and meerkat. | |
| Military Bases | |
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| Langley Air Force Base - | |
| Naval Air Station Oceana - | |
| Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek - | |
| Citizen Services | |
| Address Change - Update your address with the Department of Motor Vehicles. | |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA is an organization that gives children in the system a voice. Learn more and find out how you can volunteer! | |
| Create a Plate - Say it on your plate! Virginia offers more than 180 special license plates. Plus, personalize your plate with your unique message. | |
| DMV Online Transactions - Complete list of online services available from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). | |
| Driver's License Renewal - Save yourself a trip to DMV, and renew your driver's license online. | |
| Organ Donor Status Change - Change your organ donor status. | |
| Polling Place Lookup - Find local polling place and state and federal elected officials by entering a home address. | |
| Vehicle Registration Renewal - Renew your vehicle registration online, any time of day. | |
| Voter and Election Services - Voter and Election Services Voter and Election Services available online. | |
| Voter Registration Verification - Find out your voter registration status. | |
| Dinning | |
| Grape Seed, Newport News - Offering Gourmet Sandwiches, Paninis, and Salads Open for Lunch Monday thru Saturday. | |
| Manhattan's Fifth Avenue Catering, Newport News - They will assist you in creating a custom menu based on your particular needs, and provide traind servers and experienced culinary staff to make your event a success. | |
| Schlesinger's at Port Warwick, Newport News - Hampton Roads' Premier New York Style Chophouse serving Pulitzer Steaks, Chops and Seafood. | |
| Smithfield Station, Smithfield - Hotel-Restaurant-Marina-Romance Overnight Packages.Featuring fine American Cuisine, Seafood, and Smithfield Ham Specialries. | |
| The Tapas Lounge , Newport News - | |
| Health | |
| American Board of Medical Specialties - Links to the American Board of Medical Specialties site | |
| Aging, Department for - Aging, Department for Help older Virginians and their families find the services and information they need. | |
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| Blind and Vision Impaired, Department for the - Providing quality services to assist Virginias citizens who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence | |
| Disability Services - Links to the Virginia Disability Services Agencies | |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital - For the past 50 years, the Bernardine Franciscan sisters at Mary Immaculate have successfully carried out their mission to care for the whole person, mind, body and spirit. | |
| Riverside Regional Medical Center - Located in Newport News Riverside is a leading health care source. | |
| Sentara - Sentara has facilities located on the Peninsula and one the Southside. They help people manage all their health care needs. | |
| Virginia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - Links to the Virginia Association for Marriage and Family therapy | |
| Virginia Health Services - Let our excellent ratings be your guide for your Convalescent, Skilled Care and Rehabilitation needs. | |
| Shopping | |
| P.S. I Love You, Newport News - Shop their expanded selection of one-of-a-kind gifts, home accessories, body luxuries and other unique items you won't find anywhere else. | |
| Patrick Henry Mall, Newport News - More than 120 great stores plus Dillard's, Hecht's & JC Penney | |
| Tiffany's On The Square, Newport News - Bridal, Bridesmaids, Flower girls, Mother or just a Special Occasion Tiffanys' On The Square has the style, selection and service you can depend on. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| VDOT Maps - Maps from the Department of Transportation including downloadable maps, online city and highway maps, hurricane evacuation maps, major construction maps, and other resources. | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Tax Information | |
| Area Tax Rates - Tax rate conversions per $100 of assessment amount. | |
| First-time homeowners - Tax information for first time home buyers. | |
| Homeowner deductions information - IRS links to forms and ferquently asked questions. | |
| How to report moving expenses - IRS tips on moving expenses and what can and can't be deducted. | |
| Selling your home - IRS tips for gains on principle residence. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Hampton Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Golf | |
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| Fords Colony Golf Courses - | |
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| Williamsburg National Golf Course - | |
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