Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the US. As it turns out, pickleball is growing even faster in Williamsburg and James City County. In addition to our excellent Parks & Recreation venues you will also discover many single-family residential communities and 55+ communities that have pickleball courts (examples include Kingsmill, Fords Colony, […]
Anthony Kearns Of The Irish Tenors Returns To The Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg
World-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns of The Irish Tenors will return to the Kimball Theatre in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, for an extraordinary one-night-only concert on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. “I am excited to return to the Kimball Theatre in Colonial Williamsburg — a gorgeous historic destination, which welcomes visitors from all over the world […]
VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES Williamsburg Live Music Festival June 21-2
The Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Two iconic singers, one unforgettable weekend! The Virginia Arts Festival announces its new Williamsburg summer music event, Williamsburg Live June 21 – 22 on The Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Headlining the weekend will be two singers who define American music: Grammy winner, […]
Limited Time Stay & Play Discovery Package Rate at Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg VA!
Now is the Time to Discover the Spectacular Resort Lifestyle at Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg’s premier Community for Active Adults 55+! Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, Colonial Heritage is an elegant resort-style community where you can enjoy year-round activities in a mild four-season climate. The charming low maintenance homes of this gated community are specifically designed for […]
Williamsburg city council approves Airbnb rentals
Homeowners across the city will soon be able to rent a room in their their homes through services like Airbnb and VRBO, following City Council’s approval at its Feb. 14 meeting. The new regulations allow owners of single-family homes across the city to rent out one bedroom for a maximum of 30 days per renter and for […]
Strong Home Sales Result in Lower Inventory Despite an Increase in New Listings
Hampton Roads, Virginia – February 2019. The New Year has brought more new listings to the Hampton Roads region as active inventory levels continue to decline. In January 2019, 3,663 new listings (includes all property types) were listed for sale, a 12.36% increase from January 2018. During the same time period, the number of total […]
While Seniors Age in Place Millennials Wait Longer and May Pay More for their First Homes
Seniors choosing to age in place—staying put in their current homes—are creating a barrier to young adults buying their first homes, according to Freddie Mac’s February Insight. About 1.6 million existing homes are being held off the market due to seniors’ decision to age in place and remain in their current home, the report notes. […]
Woods of King’s Creek-55+ Community moving forward in York County
As Baby Boomers and Gen-X members near retirement and an empty nest, they are increasingly seeking housing to match their changing lifestyle. A demand for age-restricted communities by these groups—which represent more than 30 percent of the housing market—is growing nationwide, and the Williamsburg region is no exception. Mid Atlantic Land Management LLC has received […]
Riverside Doctors’ Hospital in Williamsburg receives Top Spot in Patient Satisfaction Survey
Williamsburg, VA –In a statewide report released this month by Virginia Health Information, patients rated Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg as the top hospital in the state for patient satisfaction, exceeding state and national averages by double digit percentages. Score data was sourced from a Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey conducted in 2017 by […]
Wawa coming to Lightfoot?
Doswell Ventures LLC/ An affiliate of Woodfin Oil of Richmond VA has requested a Special Use Permit to build a Wawa convenience store with accessory gas pumps at 6446 Richmond Road and 171 Lightfoot Road in the Lightfoot area of Williamsburg VA. The York County Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval at the Jan 9 meeting. […]
The Dewey Decibel Concert at Williamsburg Library
The Dewey Decibel Concert series returns this winter for its 19th year, lighting up the Williamsburg Library Theatre stage with an eclectic mix of popular jazz, folk, bluegrass, Americana, and classical music acts. All shows take place at the Williamsburg Library Theatre, and this year’s schedule includes a mixture free and ticketed performances. With the generous support of […]
Williamsburg Restaurant Week 2019
Winter in the Williamsburg VA would not be complete without Williamsburg Restaurant Week, which runs from Jan. 21st-31st, 2019. Throughout the promotion, over 35 restaurants in the area offer prix-fixe meals for brunch, lunch and/or dinner. The promotion has been a success in years past and exposed more people to new restaurants that they wouldn’t […]
Proposed assisted living project is resurrected near Ford’s Colony
It seems the proposed retirement community adjacent to Fords Colony is being resurrected. Retirement Unlimited, Inc., based in Roanoke and founded by the Fralin and Waldron families in 1984 is spearheading the project. Tim Trant, a Kaufman & Canoles attorney has requested that the design proposal be placed on the James City County Development Review […]