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Latest Stories
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Williamsburg City Manager Andrew Trivette Resigns; Deputy Michele DeWitt Named Interim
Williamsburg City Manager Andrew O. Trivette has resigned after a decade of service to the city, including seven and a half years as its…
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How Bad Are Hurricanes and Tropical Storms in Williamsburg, VA? A Practical Readiness Guide
How bad are hurricanes and tropical storms in Williamsburg? The short answer is: usually disruptive, occasionally serious, and worth planning for every year. Williamsburg…
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Food Options by Drive Time from Ford’s Colony: 10, 15, and 20-Minute Strategy
If you live in Ford’s Colony, your food routine often comes down to drive time. This quick guide groups grocery and restaurant options by…
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Best Restaurants and Grocery Options Near Ford’s Colony (Williamsburg Area Guide)
If you are moving to Ford’s Colony, one of the first practical questions is where to eat and where to shop week to week.…
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Ford’s Colony Buyer FAQ: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy
Thinking about buying in Ford’s Colony? Here are the most important questions buyers ask before making an offer, with straightforward answers based on community…
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Before You Buy in Ford’s Colony: The Real Costs, Lifestyle Tradeoffs, and Red Flags to Check
If you are considering Ford’s Colony, you are not just buying a house. You are buying into a private-governance community with its own fee…
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Williamsburg Neighborhood Comparison: Ford’s Colony vs. Kingsmill vs. Governor’s Land
Three communities dominate most relocation conversations in the Williamsburg area: Ford’s Colony, Governor’s Land at Two Rivers, and Kingsmill. They are all strong neighborhoods,…
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Williamsburg Restaurant Tax Squeeze: The Numbers Behind Why Some Operators Look Outside City Lines
For independent restaurants in Greater Williamsburg, a few percentage points can decide whether a month ends in the black or red. In 2026, Williamsburg…
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Greater Williamsburg Restaurant Scorecard: Openings, Closures, Moves by Jurisdiction
This is WMBGHub’s monthly restaurant scorecard for the Greater Williamsburg market. We track reported openings, closures, relocations, and expansion announcements by jurisdiction so readers…
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Restaurant Moves Tracker: Who Relocated, Expanded, or Reopened in Greater Williamsburg
Here is our running tracker of notable restaurant moves, expansions, and major format changes in Greater Williamsburg. This list includes only items publicly reported…
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Patriot Plaza Fire Update: What Officials Confirmed and What Comes Next
A commercial structure fire at Patriot Plaza on Richmond Road prompted a multi-agency response Monday morning, with no reported injuries and the cause still…
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23188 Crime Report: What Police Officially Reported in Recent Weeks
If you live in ZIP code 23188, one of the biggest challenges is separating verified public safety information from rumor. This report sticks to…