W&M to build skills, mindset of entrepreneurs in new, centralized hub

Regional business incubator Launchpad to move next door William & Mary will open a second entrepreneurship hub for students in Tribe Square next fall. Launchpad, the region’s business incubator for the City of Williamsburg, James City County and York County, also will relocate to the mixed-use property on Richmond Road and enter into a management […]

Ready. Set. Swing. Finnegan’s Flyer™ Sends Riders Over The Edge At Busch Gardens® Williamsburg

On May 3rd, 2019, a high-flying thrill ride debuted at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg with the grand opening of Finnegan’s Flyer™, an exhilarating Screamin’ Swing attraction located in the park’s Ireland village adjacent the park’s Loch Ness Monster roller coaster. Dignitaries including Virginia Senator Tommy Norment; Vicki Cimino, Executive Director and CEO of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Council; John […]

Jamestown Jams returns for 2019

Jamestown Jams is returning for the fourth year to the Jamestown Beach Event Park! Come and enjoy free live music on May 31, June 28, July 26 and Aug. 30, 2019 . Each concert will have a theme and feature a different band. Friday, May 31, Motown Night featuring Trademark Friday, June 28, Today’s Hits […]

Dockside Condos- A Waterfront Condo Community In Gloucester VA

Are you a boater looking for a low cost waterfront home in the Gloucester VA area ? Dockside Condos in Gloucester VA could be the answer. With recent sale prices under $170k for townhome style condos this is one of the most affordable waterfront opportunities around. With a very low turnover rate its not often […]

King of Glory Church Plans Expansion in James City County

Mr. Chase Grogg, of LandTech Resources, has applied for an SUP to expand the existing church building by 19,001 square feet. This will bring the entire campus to an overall square footage of approximately 55,000 square feet split between one main facility, a modular building, and a storage shed. Thenew addition will include a 4,604-square-foot […]

What is the best name for the region?

Once again the region is looking to brand itself with a new name. Its economy is growing, its diverse municipalities are making inroads on that elusive thing called collaboration, and it could soon be home to the nation’s first urban surf park. Now, to deal with that pesky problem of how best to identify the […]

200 Harrison Avenue: Life’s In Walking Distance

If you’re considering buying 200 Harrison Avenue in the City of Williamsburg, here are a few numbers you might want to consider. 540*. This is the number of steps from the front door of 200 Harrison Ave to Zable Football Stadium where, on cool autumn Saturdays, you, your friends and your family could tailgate in […]

Habitat ReStore on Jamestown Road Announces Expansion

James City County is pleased to announce that Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Jamestown Road will expand their store an additional 17,600 square feet. This is the third expansion of this location and will bring the total space to 40,616 square feet.  The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Williamsburg opened at 1303 Jamestown Road in […]

Historic garden week in Williamsburg

Hailed as the nation’s only statewide house and garden tour, Historic Garden Week began in 1929. This year 31 tours across Virginia will feature 156 homes. The weeklong event draws nearly 26,000 visitors a year. Proceeds fund restoration and preservation of public gardens and landscapes in Virginia and a research fellowship program for graduate students […]

Love At First Sight-Home for sale in Berkeley’s Green

Katie Kullberg wanted nothing to do with Virginia. She had lived in Michigan all her life, her family was there, and her first child was less than a year old. The idea of moving to Virginia’s Hampton Roads area so that her then-husband could pursue employment there did not make her happy.  Click here for […]