🌱 How did Sentara’s Hampton hospital earn national praise for maternity care?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Sentara’s Hampton hospital earn national praise for maternity care?
• Which surprising searches did Hampton Roads residents Google most in 2025?

Also on today's calendar: Grand Holiday Bazaar and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 44 and low of 30 degrees.
• Friday: A p.m. rain or snow shower, temps: high: 40, low: 35.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 6 Sentara hospitals ranked best among the nation in maternal care (wavy.com) — Expecting parents in Hampton should know Sentara’s local hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high-quality, uncomplicated labor and delivery care, and also designated a Maternity Access Hospital. That means Hampton’s Sentara facility is officially counted among hospitals filling critical maternity care gaps, as the system prepares to deliver more than 15,000 babies this year.
   

• Taylor Swift, 6-7 and Demon Slayer among Hampton Roads' top Google searches of 2025 (pilotonline.com) — Hampton residents are part of a Hampton Roads metro area where Google’s top 2025 trending searches ranged from Taylor Swift tracks and NBA YoungBoy tickets to Demon Slayer movie showings and Philadelphia Eagles jerseys. The list highlights what grabbed local curiosity this year, from new slang terms to big-name tours and viral songs.
   

📸 Around Hampton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampton

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Disney On Ice - Mickey's Search Party
  Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr, Hampton
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Grand Holiday Bazaar
  Hampton Roads Convention Center , 1610 Coliseum Dr , Hampton
  9:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Hampton Roads Philharmonic
  The American Theatre , 125 E Mellen St , Hampton
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Economic Development Authority Board Meeting
  Hampton, VA Calendar , 1 Franklin Street , Hampton
  8:30 am

Thursday December 18

• Planning Commission work session
  Hampton, VA Calendar , 22 Lincoln Street , Hampton
  3:00 pm
• Planning Commission Regular Meeting
  Hampton, VA Calendar , 22 Lincoln Street 8th Floor , Hampton
  3:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Kids First - Court mandated 4-hour class - Saturday
  Hampton, VA Calendar Hampton, VA 23669
  5:00 pm
• Biggest Holiday Event of The Year
  Hampton Roads Convention Center , 1610 Coliseum Dr , Hampton
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Food Bank Distribution
  Emmaus Baptist Church , 814 Yorktown Rd , Poquoson
  10:00 am
• Towing Advisory Board Meeting
  Newport News, VA Calendar , 10188 Warwick Blvd. , Newport News
  2:00 pm
• Thirsty Thursday with DJ VA Black
  Newport News Community Gardens , 5014 Jefferson Ave , Newport News
  4:00 pm
• Celebration in Lights
  Newport News Community Gardens , 13560 Jefferson Avenue , Newport News
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
  In need of volunteers Wednesday the 10th of December at Hampton National Cemetery. We need individuals that are able to help move boxes of wreaths… (Nextdoor Willow Oaks)
• It was so beautiful last night around 5 & 7 pm.
  Now it’s like a huge slushy mess lol be careful everyone!! (Nextdoor Whealton Heights)

• Waste Connections, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk in Hampton. Apply here.
• Virginia Community College System posted a job opening for Workforce Development Structural Fitting Instructor in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Poquoson

• Business Notes: Swim school opens in Virginia Beach; OBX honors businesses (pilotonline.com)
• James 'Jimmie' Fletcher McReynolds, 91, of Poquoson (wydaily.com)
• High School playoffs continue with regional action in baseball, soccer and softball (wavy.com)

Newport News

• Music festival green-lit in Newport News, but most details not released (wtkr.com)
• Newport News Public Schools robotics teams excel at regional qualifier (nn.k12.va.us)
• HII Places Order for Nikon SLM's Additive Manufacturing Tech (executivebiz.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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