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Williamsburg City Council Votes Unanimously in 2025
York County Supervisors approve $8 million investment in higher wages for county staff
WJCC to redistrict several elementary schools for Fall 2027
WJCC Proposes $199.7M Capital Plan prioritizing school maintenance and workforce readiness
WJCC Plans to Redistrict Several Elementary Schools for Fall 2027
WJCC Needs $200M over 10 Years for School Maintenance, Expansion, Other Facilities
York County Sets $8 Million Goal to Boost Employee Wages
Commentary: My 2025 Predictions Graded
Williamsburg residents asked to shoulder costs of new regional library
Commentary: Williamsburg Plans Wonderful New Library for James City Residents
Housing and parking likely priorities for potential student-led City Council in Williamsburg
Commentary: A student-led city council would focus on housing & parking
City and College consider land swap
James City Reveals Flock Camera Locations; Williamsburg and York Withhold Details
City and William & Mary Consider Land Swap
James City Shares Locations of Flock Surveillance Cameras; Williamsburg and York Decline
William and Mary students could take majority on Williamsburg City Council next year
COMMENTARY: W&M students could take over City Council next year
Gladiator combat wrestling coming to Williamsburg
Gladiator/Gladiatrix Combat Wrestling Booked for Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center
Williamsburg Considering $150K for Temporary Downtown Art Installation
Solar Farm Next to Waller Mill Reservoir Considered by Williamsburg
Dueling libraries 3 miles apart
COMMENTARY: With zeal for new library, City Council brushes aside financial concerns
Grove 'Stormwater and Roadway Improvements' Project Expected to Finish This Month
James City 'Public Works' Stats Detailed in Recent Annual Report
Review of Proposed Church at Williamsburg Pottery Deferred by James City Planning Commission
Independent Office Hours: FOIA
Network of low-level sensors for drones to be tested in York County
Explaining new WJCC school contract
Sensor Network for Air Taxis, 'Drone First Responders' and Package Deliveries Will Be Tested in York
County staff gives thumbs down to proposed church at Williamsburg Pottery site
Groundbreaking ceremony coming for James City Government Center
Proposed Church at Williamsburg Pottery Gets Thumbs Down from James City Staff
Groundbreaking Ceremony for James City Government Center Expected This Month
James City Considers Data Center Noise, Water and Electricity Consumption Guidelines
Proposed Church at Williamsburg Pottery Still Needs Zoning Review after Planning Delay
Williamsburg Area Arts Commission Grant Deadline Approaching
Regional Library Data Shows Growth in Digital Use & Demand for Meeting Space
Direction of Parks & Rec in James City Hinges on Robust Plan to Gather Public Input
Virginia's First "Dutch Bros Coffee" Brewing in York County
York Supervisors Finalize 2026 Legislative Priorities
Colonial Williamsburg Advances $330 Million Bond Plan via City's EDA
COMMENTARY: New WJCC School Contract Signals Eventual Split
“Protecting Unique Character” vs. “Innovating a Modern City”
James City Outlines Goals for Public Safety, Housing, Education
COMMENTARY: Public Left in Dark as WJCC School Contract Set for Vote
Williamsburg Restaurant Moving to Former Baker’s Crust Site
Future of Williamsburg-James City Schools still in Limbo Despite "Much Progress"
Red Light Runners Beware, Enforcement Cameras Coming to York County
Planning for $8.7M Park in Grove Community Advances
Hotel Conversion to Workforce Housing Proposed on Capitol Landing Road
Williamsburg Brings back Visitor Parking Hang Tags
“Dried-In” Milestone Reached for Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center
Transition to Zero-Emission Buses Considered by Regional Public Transit Authority
James City Selecting Firm to Oversee Construction of $190M Government Center
Historic Triangle Boosters See Sports Tourism as Next Big Win
Key Roles for William & Mary, Historic Triangle in Regional Growth, Says Business Alliance
Message to Library Staff Addressed Threat to Regional Cooperation
York County Plans $170M for Sewer, Stormwater & Transportation Upgrades
Most York County Residents Satisfied with Quality of Life, Note Concerns with Traffic and Housing
Deadline Approaches for James City County’s Engineering Services Bids
Chronic Parking Violators Could Earn A Spot on Williamsburg's "Scofflaw" List
Restrictions May Have Dampened Large Cruise Ships’ Interest in Yorktown
Scaled-back High Street Condo Development Proposed in Williamsburg
James City County's "Good Neighbor Program" Offers $500 Matching Grants
Vacant "Building B" at Williamsburg Pottery Factory May Become New Home for Local Church
Williamsburg Poised to Launch Camera-Enforced Residential Parking Program
Letter to The Editor: “Shocked” by Abrupt Parking Change
Williamsburg's Potential Cost to Build and Furnish New Library Approaches $30M
City-Owned Land on Strawberry Plains Road Still Draws Developer Interest
Historic Triangle Hotels See July Bump Amid Nationwide Travel Slowdown
James City County to Deploy Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras at Seven Schools
Development of 290 Houses in York County Receives Stop-Work Order
Development of New Hotel + 100 Single Family Homes Discussed for Williamsburg
Dorm Construction Delays Will Force about 900 William & Mary Students into Temporary Housing
License Plate Readers to Replace City Residents' Parking Stickers and Guest Passes
James City County Pilots Opt-in, Subscription-based Trash Pickup Program
York County Chooses Consultant for Parks and Rec Master Plan
James City County Staff Explains Impact of Million Dollar Cut in Federal Housing Funds
Williamsburg Planning Road Resurfacing and Traffic Tech Upgrades
Strategic Plan Updates Considered by James City County
James City County Gets Grant Funding for School Security, Victim Support, Law Enforcement
Don’t Waffle! Sign up for Williamsburg Pancake Trail Now
June Weekend Events Boost Regional Tourism But Hotel Occupancy Rate Trails Some Peer Destinations
Williamsburg Solicits Bids to Promote New African American Heritage Trail
Colonial Williamsburg Arrival Center Heads for Second ARB Review
Redoubt Ridge @ Quarterpath Moves Forward with Special Use Permit
York County Invites Residents Behind the Scenes
INFOGRAPHIC: Updated York County Parking Standards
SCHOOLS: Tools to Detect AI-Generated Student Work Considered by WJCC
Virginia Seeks Public Input for New Statewide Tourism Strategic Plan
Virginia Grant Program Supports Microbusiness
FOIA: William & Mary Intervenes in City's Release of Public Information
SCHOOLS: New WJCC Pre-K Centers Planning Moves Forward
NEWS: York County Zoning Changes Could Reshape Residential and Cluster Developments
NEWS: Updates for Yorktown Freight Shed Proposed
NEWS UPDATE: Colonial Williamsburg Seeks to Make Room for New Visitor Arrival Center
NEWS: Consultants for James City Parks & Rec Master Plan Selected
NEWS: Yorktown Design Committee Considers New Waterfront Enhancements
NEWS: Single Family, Detached Houses Discussed for South Henry Street in Williamsburg
NEWS: York County Budget Survey Reveals Strong Opinions on Taxes and Transparency
SCHOOLS: WJCC Schools Choose Classroom Observation Platform
NEWS: James City County Enters Data Center Debate
NEWS: $37.6M Budget before HTRFA Board
NEWS BRIEF: VDOT Seeks Public Input on York County Victory Boulevard Project
GUEST COMMENTARY: World-Class Libraries Open to Local Residents
BIZ BRIEF: Williamsburg’s Whiskey & Wine Weekend Pours Business Into Local Economy
NEWS: Colonial Williamsburg Submits Plans for Visitor Arrival Center
NEWS: Data Center Zoning before York County Board
NEWS: Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center Gets General Manager
NEWS: Final Bumps in Road for James City Government Center
GUEST COMMENTARY: The Williamsburg Library Can And Should Be Saved
NEWS: More Control over Vape Shops And Cannabis Dispensaries Needed Says Williamsburg Staff
NEWS: Former Yankee Candle Building Could Get New Slide Attraction
NEWS: Uncertain Future for 100-year-old “White Houses" along Jamestown Road
NEWS: Newport News Anticipates Results of $218K Sports Center Study
FOIA: Williamsburg City Council Tours Live Performance Venue in Omaha
GUEST COMMENTARY: Renovating Existing Williamsburg Library Makes More Sense
NEWS: Region's Budget-Friendly Reputation Bolsters Tourism Amid Economic Uncertainty
NEWS: James City Approves Hotel Conversion to Apartments Near Williamsburg
NEWS: Williamsburg and James City County Proceed with Separate Library Projects
INFOGRAPHICS: City Property Code Violation Data Supports Residents' Concerns
NEWS: York County Supervisors Approve Real Estate Tax Increase for FY26 Budget
NEWS: Proposed James City Government Center Gets Thumbs-up from Planning Staff
FOIA: Williamsburg Mayor Visits London, Staff Goes to Florida
GUEST COMMENTARY: New Taxes & Fees Just Temporary Fixes for City Finances
LETTER: Campus Housing Shortage Squeezes Neighborhoods
NEWS: Local School Procurement Focused on System Upgrades
NEWS: Regional Recreation Facilities Authority Seeks Executive Director
COMMENTARY: Planning for New Public Library Not So Public
NEWS: Higher Wages Considered for York County Employees
NEWS: James City County Navigates 'Secondary' Road Needs
GUEST COMMENTARY: More Debt vs. Economic Uncertainty
NEWS: Former City Planning Director Questions Wisdom of Proposed Budget
GUEST COMMENTARY: City Pushes Forward with Ambitious Building Plan
NEWS: Former Williamsburg Mayor Questions Proposed Budget Priorities
NEWS: Funding for Proposed Downtown Children’s Park Still in Flux
GUEST COMMENTARY: Cooling Property Assessments, Increased Costs Push Williamsburg Budget
COMMENTARY: Elephant in The Classroom
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: City Assessor Responds to Recent Article
NEWS: City Failed to Report Waller Mill Reservoir Data as Required
NEWS: City Demands Removal of Protest Yard Signs
NEWS: Turmoil in City Assessor’s Office Unexplained
NEWS: JCC Considers Selling Public Marina
CULTURE: Heartfelt Horror Coming to Williamsburg
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Developer Grant
NEWS: Developer Blows Dust off Long Dormant Project
COMMENTARY: City $ for Apartment Conversion
COMMENTARY: FOIA Costs Put Public Info out of Reach
NEWS: Builder Selected for New $39M Williamsburg Library
COMMENTARY: School Split Saga Stretches Nearly Two Years
NEWS: $1.3M for Colonial Williamsburg Tops City’s FY26 Outside Funding
NEWS: Fort Magruder Envisioned as 'Workforce Housing' Community
GUEST COMMENTARY: Troubling Issues Loom over Williamsburg Budget
NEWS: York BOS Questions Funding New Williamsburg Regional Library
COMMENTARY: City's Plan for $6M Splash Park Lacks Transparency
INFOGRAPHICS: Interactive Budget Data for Historic Triangle Communities
CULTURE: The Fallen Acorn Bookshop in Williamsburg
COMMENTARY: Williamsburg FOIA Policy Excludes All City Manager Correspondence from Review
POLL: Biggest Issue for The City's Budget
NEWS: City Faces More Debt, Increased Water Rates, Higher School Costs
GUEST COMMENTARY: Renaming James Blair Middle School
POLL: Downtown Children's Splash Park
COMMENTARY: Mega Cruise Ships Circling Yorktown
NEWS: Williamsburg City Council Approves Apartments for Vacant Bank Building
NEWS: Split vote by JCC Supervisors Approves Solar Farm along Richmond Rd
GUEST COMMENTARY: Rising Residential Real Estate Property Assessments & Increased Spending
COMMENTARY: City’s ‘Town & Gown’ Report Lacks Input from Residents & Students
POLL: Biggest 'Town & Gown' Issue
POLL: What do you think about more development in Williamsburg?
NEWS: York County Supervisors Discuss Suggested Staffing Increases
COMMENTARY: Costs to Address Williamsburg Student Achievement Gaps Come into Focus
GUEST COMMENTARY: Supporting Black History All Year Round
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Small Town Over Profit Petition
NEWS: JCC Supervisors Hear Public Feedback about Strategic Plan
COMMENTARY: Closed-Door Meetings Common for Proposed Live Performance Venue in Williamsburg
NEWS: Triangle Roundup (1-27-25)
COMMENTARY: City Council's Silence on School Contract Speaks Volumes
NEWS: York County Supervisors Get Behind Restrictions on 'Sexually-Oriented Business'
MAP: Williamsburg Land Development Projects & Proposals
INFOGRAPHIC: Williamsburg City Council Land Development & Related Activity (2024)
Subscriber’s Digest (1-17-25) … 'just the way it [WAS]'
NEWS: Apartments in Vacant Bank Building Approved by Williamsburg Planning Commission
NEWS: JCC Supervisors Approve Waste Recycling Facility
COMMENTARY: City’s Affordable Housing 'Song & Dance' Just A 'Bait & Switch'?
INFOGRAPHIC: Architectural Review Board 2024 Stats
NEWS: City Council Targets 5 Downtown Streets for High Density, Mixed-Use Zoning
NEWS: Triangle Roundup (1-9-25)
COMMENTARY: Greater Transparency Needed from Colonial Williamsburg on Land Development
NEWS: Colonial Williamsburg Confirms Potential Redevelopment of Downtown Parking Lot
COMMENTARY: ‘Safe Yield’ from City's Water Reservoir Won’t Meet Future Demands