Nick McNamara
ReporterNick is a general assignment reporter focused on the cities of Williamsburg, Hampton and Suffolk. He joined WHRO in 2024 after moving to Virginia. Originally from Los Angeles County, Nick previously covered city government in Manhattan, KS, for News Radio KMAN.
The best way to reach Nick is via email at nick.mcnamara@whro.org.
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Four planned marches in Williamsburg, Newport News, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach protested President Donald Trump’s policies and actions.
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Launching in 2026, it will provide artistic and creative organizations with grants, license and permit fee relief.
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As the federal contractor begins the process of laying off employees, it’s also trying to make a limited budget last to pay current employees.
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“This is a new beginning for WJCC Schools,” said School Board Chair Sarah Ortego. “A stronger beginning.”
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BurgQuest is returning with more games, music, workshops.
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Four firms, with portfolios including the Berlin Holocaust Memorial and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, will discuss their design philosophies at upcoming talk.
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The second phase of work at Peanut Crossing will create 90 units of income-restricted housing
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Rentals in the Rent Ready program would be marketed as quality-certified if they scored well after inspection.
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“There are not really very many good places for this to be developed,” said John McGlennon, Board of Supervisors vice chair.
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“What you’ve done is you’ve sparked that instant moment where they go ‘Yes, I love this, this is the adrenaline I want, this is that fire I was looking for,”” said Mike DeMatteo.