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Williamsburg 2nd in State for Job Growth

The Greater Williamsburg area has the second highest job growth rate in the state of Virginia, according to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. The percentage of job growth in Williamsburg grew 1.38 percent, second to...
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New Location for William & Mary Campus Book Store

  By Williamsburg Visitor Staff A favorite holiday shopping destination in Williamsburg, Virginia is the William & Mary Bookstore. It’s new location is set to open at 601 Prince George St. on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.The bookstore has long...

Changes Coming To Historic Amblers House

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Related Links: Historic Houses of Colonial Williamsburg The Historic Amblers House Almost half a million dollars of renovations to the Amblers House have been approved by county supervisors. The historic farmhouse is located next to Jamestown Beach...

Midtown Revamp

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Midtown Row has taken steps toward becoming a reality during the past several months, but it could take a big leap forward if its final site plan is approved by the Williamsburg Planning Commission...
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2024 Yorktown Virginia Free Event Schedule

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2024 Yorktown Virginia events   From outdoor concerts and wine festivals to art strolls and historic reenactments, there are many reasons to visit Yorktown in 2024. This year’s event calendar features several new additions such as...
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Update: Monticello Multi-Use Trail

Monticello Multi-Use Trail that was approved by City Council in 2017 is taking shape.
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Love won’t be the only thing in the air this Valentine’s Day.

Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket’s launch has been rescheduled to Feb. 14 at 3:43 p.m.
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Coronavirus Warning: What It Means For Williamsburg Virginia

It's only a matter of time before the new coronavirus spreads to communities across the United States, including Virginia,
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Lumber Liquidators Moves Headquarters from Williamsburg to Richmond

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Longtime Williamsburg business Lumber Liquidators officially began operating in its new headquarters at 4901 Bakers Mill Lane in Richmond on November 18, transferring more than 200 employees and leaving the 315,000-square-foot building off Barhamsville...