Sep 27 '23 W&M’s Year of the Arts kicks off a whirlwind of performances, exhibits and talks The new semester brings with it a vast array of opportunities for people to enjoy the arts at William & Mary. For more events happening at W&M this semester, see the university’s online calendar. – Ed. William & Mary will celebrate the Year of the Arts in 2023-2024 with a community-wide celebration of artistic accomplishments, showcasing the […]
Sep 18 '23 Glamping Available at Chickahominy Riverfront Park Enjoy the comforts of home while spending the night in the great outdoors at the new glamping sites at Chickahominy Riverfront Park in James City County, Virginia. The Timberline Glamping Company has opened six glamping Safari tents on the 140-acre park, which is located at 1350 John Tyler Hwy. The glamping tents feature two queen-sized […]
Sep 16 '23 James City County Approves Golf Cart Use in Windsor Forest Residents of Windsor Forest in James City County can now drive golf carts on public roads, making it the fifth neighborhood in the county to do so. The James City County Board of Supervisors approved a golf cart use permit for the neighborhood at their July 11 meeting. However, some residents have concerns about the […]
Sep 9 '23 New Free Bus Route to Colonial Williamsburg Starting September 10th Replacing CW buses The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) will be launching a new free bus route to Colonial Williamsburg on September 10th. The route, which will be called Route 15: Colonial, will replace the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s current shuttle service. The new route will operate from 9am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and 8am to 6pm on […]
Jul 28 '23 Williamsburg Named Among Best U.S. Cities by Travel + Leisure Readers! I am thrilled to share some fantastic news with all of you! Williamsburg, Virginia, has once again been recognized for its unparalleled charm, rich history, and vibrant community. In a recent survey conducted by Travel + Leisure, our beloved city has been named among the Best U.S. Cities to visit, as chosen by their readers! […]
Jul 27 '23 MEB seeks 33 million in funding for new performance venue in Williamsburg A group of local businesses and organizations is proposing to build a new performance venue in Williamsburg, Virginia.The venue would be located at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center and would be a multi-purpose facility that could host a variety of events, including concerts, performing arts, corporate functions, and festivals.The group is requesting $33 million in […]
Jul 25 '23 James City County Board of Supervisors Elects to Terminate Joint School Contract On July 25, 2023, the Board of Supervisors elected to preemptively terminate the Contract for the Joint Operations between James City County and the City of Williamsburg, effective at the close of the 2025-2026 school year. The reason for this action is to ensure the County has as much time as possible to prepare for […]
Jul 22 '23 James City County is the Best Place to Retire in Virginia Are you planning for retirement? If so, you’re probably looking for a place to call home that offers important amenities, such as easy access to physical activities, quality healthcare, and social venues. If you’re considering retiring in Virginia, James City County is the best place to do it. The county ranks #1 in the state […]
Jul 17 '23 Hampton Roads Housing Market Continues to Heat Up The median sales price (MSP) for homes in Hampton Roads set a record for the second straight month in June, reaching $345,000. Active listings and settled sales also increased from the previous month, but both are still significantly down compared to June 2022. “Seasonally, the month-over-month increases were expected, but they’re still important,” said Jon […]
Jul 3 '23 POSTPONED: July 3rd Community Appreciation Day and USAF concert Postponed to Thursday, July 20 Update: Due to the heat advisory and the possibility of a thunderstorm, Community Appreciation Day previously scheduled for July 3rd has now been postponed to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 20. The event will feature lawn games, a community art project, and free Sno-to-Go. Good Shot Judy will perform, as part of the Summer Breeze concert […]