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New State-of-the-Art Trolley Joins York County Fleet

Visitors to Historic Yorktown may now enjoy an upgraded passenger experience when riding the newest addition to the County’s fleet of trolleys. Acquired within the past few weeks, the new vehicle features an infotainment system, adjustable air vents at each seat, a stabilized chassissystem, and, perhaps most anxiously awaited by passengers and County staff, connection […]

1619 Commemoration Events for First Assembly- James City County

Did you know the General Assembly met at Jamestown Island from 1619 until 1699? Did you know the Virginia General Assembly is the longest continuously operating legislative body in the Western Hemisphere? Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement and American Evolution are all hosting events in honor of the 400thanniversary of the first representative legislative assembly from […]

Congrats-Williamsburg on 15 best list!

Travel + Leisure publication, named Williamsburg one of its 15 best cities in the United States. The list – which has Charleston, South Carolina, rated as the best city – was voted on by readers of Travel + Leisure. Readers ranked and rated the cities based off of their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, […]

Busch Gardens Parks Announce 2019 First Responders Salute with Half-Off Admission

Beginning July 12 through July 31, Busch Gardens® is excited to offer first responders and three of their guests half-price admission to its award-winning Busch Gardens Williamsburg. “We have always taken immense pride in honoring those who dedicate themselves to helping others,” said Gus Antorcha, Chief Executive Officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “This summer, we’re especially […]

Axe Republic Opening in New Town Main Street in Williamsburg!

Axe Republic, a new, locally owned sports/entertainment concept and vision of Nikki and is coming to New Town’s Main Street to occupy 4,000 sf in the glass-lined end-cap location at 4919 Courthouse Street – to the right of the Regal Theater and diagonally across the street from Buffalo Wild Wings. Axe Republic will feature 12 […]

Kung Fu Tea coming to New Town

Williamsburg, Va., July 10, 2019 – KUNG FU TEA, a new, locally owned and franchised concept first launched in Queens, NY in 2009 is coming to New Town’s Main Street to occupy 1,619 sf in the end-cap location at 4902 Courthouse Street –it’s just across the street from the Regal Theater and positioned between Conte’s […]

Pending Sales Remain Strong Locally; Down Nationally

Nationally residential pending sales for May 2019 were down 0.7%, “falling on an annualized basis for the fifth consecutive month” according to a report by the National Association of Realtors. The local market for Hampton Roads tells a different story, with residential pending sales for May 2019 rising 7.15% year-over year, a trend where 59 […]

Backyard Cheers at the Biergarten

The Anheuser-Busch brewery in Williamsburg will open its biergarten to the public with an event this Saturday, July 13th from 4 to 8 p.m. The outdoor setting is an outreach to the community, and an attempt to strengthen a connection that was lost when the brewery stopped holding its popular tours in 2001 The free […]

Newport News Selects Preferred Developer for Endview Neighborhood

The city of Newport News and it’s Economic Development Authority announced it has selected WeldenField & Rowe Custom Homes as the developer for a 285-acre parcel adjacent to Endview Plantation. The neighborhood, which will feature high-end homes and potentially some retail spaces. The EDA distributed a request for qualifications about a year ago to put […]

NOW LEASING! High Street View Luxury Apartments in Williamsburg

The newest apartment option at High Street in Williamsburg is now leasing units. High Street View Luxury Apartments, has spacious floorplans in one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Sure to be one of the more popular choices in the ‘burg. The community is located at the Shops at High Street and within walking distance to […]