Archive - Williamsburg Independent

City needs rezoning moratorium (OPINION)

Let the comprehensive planning process work, then decide the merits of proposed projects

Sep 4 • George Arbogust

Habitat for Humanity asks local leaders for affordable land

Plus: Williamsburg zoning forum; W&M restricts Flock data; James City EMS drones and York Bug Fest

Sep 1 • Williamsburg Independent

August 2026

Rezoning sought for 250 “luxury” apartments at Quarterpath

Developer’s nearby community costs anywhere from $1700 to $5300 per month

Aug 31 • Williamsburg Independent

James City cuts Flock data retention period

Local jurisdictions still exceed new 7-day data storage policy recommended by company behind leading automated license plate recognition technology

Aug 27 • Williamsburg Independent

Riprap replenishment among approvals by Chesapeake Bay board

James City County environmental board reviews multiple shoreline and property development cases in August

Aug 26 • Williamsburg Independent

State allows more manufactured housing but exempts historic areas

Plus: WJCC budget timeline and Teachers’ Stores; York schools rank among country’s best; ComicCon at WRL

Aug 25 • Williamsburg Independent

Williamsburg’s surprise land deals undermine trust (OPINION)

Given upcoming rewrite of Comprehensive Plan, City should pause sale of land on Richmond Road

Aug 24 • George Arbogust

DOJ leaves unanswered whether complaint prompted W&M investigation

Plus: WJCC Kindergarten orientation expands next week; practice for entrepreneur pitch contest; regional chemical collection announced and Fossil Frenzy…

Aug 21 • Williamsburg Independent

Hotel rates rise though demand for rooms dips during July in Williamsburg

Plus: WJCC 1:1 device guidelines; W&M are the friendliest students; OTH Hotels Resorts expands portfolio and more

Aug 20 • Williamsburg Independent

Military family ties earn York schools $15.5M federal grant

Plus, AI in the courts and classrooms; City launches zoning seminar; Williamsburg Players auditions; Patches the "Celebricat"

Aug 18 • Williamsburg Independent

Journey of COVID-relief money reads like a book in Williamsburg (OPINION)

$5 million once set aside for music venue likely to fund new library instead

Aug 17 • George Arbogust

City's Housing Authority expects $760K from HUD, $490K in tenant rent

Plus I-64 camera warnings, JCC stream restoration, York food drive, forgotten founding father

Aug 13 • Williamsburg Independent

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