Brad Broders

3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Brad Broders

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Portsmouth on Monday to honor generations of military service members who gave their lives for the country. The annual Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade is one of the longest-running traditions of its kind in the United States, dating back to 1884. This year’s event featured patriotic performances, community groups, and solemn tributes from veterans and residents alike.

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Brad Broders

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The headquarters of Fort Eustis' Army Training and Doctrine Command in Newport News is moving to Texas. The directive is part of a broad reorganization effort laid out in a memo by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.  “Having a whole bunch of headquarters doesn’t make things go faster, I would argue that, you know, that streamlining that will help," said General Randy George, the Army chief of staff.

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Brad Broders

NORFOLK, Va. — Inflation showed signs of cooling last month, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — but a local economist says the relief may be short-lived. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, down slightly from March. That brings the annual inflation rate to 2.3%, the lowest it's been since 2021.

2 months ago | 13newsnow.com | Brad Broders

HAMPTON, Va. — A new report from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of the Inspector General outlines both challenges and improvements at the Hampton VA Medical Center, while a new VA clinic opening in Chesapeake this week aims to help meet growing demand for veteran care on the Southside. The Inspector General’s office inspects VA facilities about every three years to assess the quality of care.

2 months ago | 13newsnow.com | Brad Broders

NORFOLK, Va. — The Hampton Roads Workforce Council updated on Thursday its efforts and resources to assist recently laid-off federal workers in our area. In the last month, the organization says it's dealt with a trickle of new claims for recently laid-off federal workers in Hampton Roads. One month ago, around 100 recently laid-off federal workers, mainly from the Department of Defense, reached out to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council for resources.