BayPort Credit Union Opens First Richmond Branch
Plus, City of Newport News Hosts Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony; Newport News’ New Huntington Park Botanical Garden
BayPort Credit Union expanded its footprint into the greater Richmond market with the grand opening of its first branch in Highland Springs, located at 109 E Nine Mile Road, according to a recent press release. The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with ChamberRVA, drawing community leaders and local officials including Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson and representatives from Henrico County Public Schools, Henrico Economic Development Authority, and the Virginia Department of the Treasury.
The expansion reflects BayPort’s broader growth strategy following its transition to a federal charter, which unlocks new opportunities to serve individuals, businesses, and communities across Virginia and online banking members nationwide. BayPort purchased and renovated the former Credit Union Service Center building, adding mortgage and investment support offices alongside the new branch. The location also maintains CO-OP Shared Branch network services.
The new branch immediately serves more than 500 existing local members while positioning BayPort to welcome new members in the Richmond community. Founded in 1928 by Newport News Shipbuilding workers, BayPort now holds $2.7 billion in assets and serves more than 156,000 members across 31 Virginia branches.
In other news …
Government
City of Newport News Hosts Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Newport News TV highlighted the City of Newport News Juneteenth flag raising ceremony held in 2026. The event commemorated the historical significance of Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The flag raising served as a community observance of this important national holiday in Newport News. There will be significant adjustments to city services on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Most municipal facilities will close, including libraries, community centers, and the Recovery Operations Center, with no garbage, recycling, or bulk waste collections scheduled.
Education
NNPS Students and Teachers Leave Their Mark on Newport News’ New Huntington Park Botanical Garden
Newport News Public Schools art teachers and students made their mark on the city’s new Huntington Park Botanical Garden, contributing a handcrafted entrance map and decorative butterfly wings photo backdrop. Warwick High School’s Sheila Scotti designed the aluminum map with two students, while Menchville High School teachers and students painted the Virginia-themed wings featuring state symbols and local maritime heritage. The garden, which replaced the former Rose Garden, was unveiled June 15.
Business
Virginia Peninsula Chamber hosts economic growth networking event June 24 The Virginia Peninsula Chamber announces an upcoming information session and networking opportunity designed to connect local community leaders and stakeholders. The free event, hosted in partnership with REaKTOR, takes place Wednesday, June 24 from 2 to 4 PM at REaKTOR in Hampton.
Recreation & Events
Mariners’ Museum explores recreation of historic USS Monitor engines The Mariners’ Museum shared a video exploring the remarkable achievement of recreating the USS Monitor’s engines. Guest speaker Rich Carlstedt has spent decades researching and meticulously building a functioning miniature replica of the iconic Civil War ironclad’s propulsion system.
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