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Latest on Proposed Eastern State Hospital Surplus Land Developments

Posted on June 19, 2024, by John Womeldorf This is John Womeldorf, a.k.a. Mr. Williamsburg, author of mrwilliamsburg.com, the most comprehensive website for neighborhood information in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. I do my best to keep people informed of upcoming new developments. I know some of you are not fond of development, but I feel […]

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 […]

The Perfect Pace: Life in New Town

Mr Williamsburg’s guide to Local Living All the stats in the world can’t tell you what it’s really like to live in a neighborhood. And it can be nerve-wracking to have no idea, especially if you’re moving here or thinking of moving from out-of-town. What are the neighbors like? Do they keep to themselves or […]

Convenience and Charm in Charlotte Park, New Town: The Harned Home-FOR SALE

When Marilynn and Wink Harned left Northern Virginia for Williamsburg in 2015, a friend asked if they had outgrown Arlington, the Washington, D.C. suburb the couple had lived in for many years and never thought they would leave. “We said, ‘No, Arlington outgrew us,’” says Marilynn, a retired scientific and technology librarian. “The Northern Virginia […]

Room with a view- Penthouse condo for sale in New Town-Williamsburg VA

When Susan Richardson first walked through the door of her 4th floor New Town condo to find a fabulous vista of Sullivan Square Park, she was immediately smitten. “I could look straight ahead at the sliding doors to the balcony and have a great view of Sullivan Square,” she said. “I just loved that you […]

The Morgans chose New Town in Williamsburg/ James City County…

The “welcoming, charming people of New Town” in Williamsburg VA are among the reasons Ellen and John Morgan moved into the community a year ago. Ellen did online research when John accepted a call to become the senior pastor at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. They were looking for a walkable, environmentally friendly neighborhood that would offer […]

Construction moving along at Settlers Market in Williamsburg

Construction crews are busy at work on the Settlers Market shopping center in James City County. Once complete it  will feature 250,000 square feet of retail space along with an adjoining residential component located along Settlers Market Boulevard adjacent to the center. At this point a Spring 2013 opening is planned for the new Stein […]