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.

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.

Alan Witt, the dean of Christopher Newport University’s Luter School of Business, has been a major player in the Peninsula’s growth and success.

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Alan Witt named Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s First Citizen for community leadership

February 14, 2024 at 1:21 p.m.

Alan Witt, the dean of Christopher Newport University’s Luter School of Business, has been a major player in the Peninsula’s growth and success.

Science Systems and Applications opened a new office near NASA Langley Research Center in the research campus at 100 Exploration Way in Hampton on Jan. 11.

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Scientist-packed company with NASA expertise reopens Hampton office with plans to land more commercial work

January 24, 2024 at 11:52 a.m.

Science Systems and Applications opened a new office near NASA Langley Research Center in the research campus at 100 Exploration Way in Hampton on Jan. 11.

Companies of all industries and sizes are being recruited. The main industry areas of focus are health care, hospitality, technology, manufacturing, transportation and construction.

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How businesses can get involved in boosting career options for Hampton Roads high schoolers

December 20, 2023 at 12:56 p.m.

Companies of all industries and sizes are being recruited. The main industry areas of focus are health care, hospitality, technology, manufacturing, transportation and construction.

Run by Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, Wallops Island serves Virginia Spaceport Authority's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and private companies such as California-based Rocket Lab.

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Rocket Lab expansion at NASA Wallops includes manufacturing, launching new Neutron rocket

December 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Run by Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, Wallops Island serves Virginia Spaceport Authority's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and private companies such as California-based Rocket Lab.

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