Ella Jane Fitzgerald was born on August 25, 1917 in Newport News, Virginia. She was an American vocalist and was known as “First Lady of Song”, “Queen of Jazz”, and “Lady Ella”. During Fitzgerald’s 59-year career span, she won 13 Grammy Awards, awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Ronald Reagan and she won […]
Take me back to Ol’ Virginny Virginia is not only the place for lovers but is among the best places to retire in the country. WalletHub has released a report that says Chesapeake is the top place in the state to retire and the 52nd best in the United States. The website ranked the 150 […]
Livability.com has released its “Top Best 100 Places to Live 2014” list. The website ranks quality of life and travel amenities of the country’s small and mid-sized cities. Richmond ranked 57th, Charlottesville 26th and Newport News 77th. Richmond scored high in healthcare, amenities and education. Palo Alto, California ranked number 1 on the national listing. Durham, North […]
Two middle school students who have not been named, are facing felony charges for allegedly spiking their teacher’s drink with hand sanitizer in Newport News, Va. This had been going on for over a course of two to three months. The two 13-year-old male students, were removed from Hines Middle School and placed in an alternative school […]
Ella Jane Fitzgerald, also known as “The First Lady of Song,” was born on April 25, 1917 in Newport News, Virginia. The legendary jazz and song vocalist was considered by some to be the greatest songstress to ever live. With a voice that ranged from three octaves, “Lady Ella” brought an entirely different sound to […]
The legendary Pearl Mae Bailey was born in Southampton County, Virginia and raised in the Bloodfields neighborhood of Newport News. As a young child Baily and her brother would sing and dance for their parents Rev. Joseph and Ella Mae Bailey, leaving no doubt that entertainment would be apart of their future. Bailey made her […]
Ella Jane Fitzgerald, also known as “The First Lady of Song,” was born on April 25, 1917 in Newport News, Virginia. The legendary jazz and song vocalist was considered by some to be the greatest songstress to ever live. With a voice that ranged from three octaves, “Lady Ella” brought an entirely different sound to […]
