Williamsburg Local News Desk
Latest Williamsburg and James City County Updates
Most recent stories first, with local government operations, public safety updates, meetings, and service impacts residents can use.
Latest Stories
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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…
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This Week in Williamsburg, VA: Meetings, Market, and Ways to Plug In (Feb. 23-March 1, 2026)
If you want one practical list of what is actually happening around Williamsburg this week, start here. The biggest items on the calendar are…
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Public Safety Service Coverage: Williamsburg Readiness and Prevention Guide for Residents
Public safety coverage in Williamsburg is about more than incident headlines. The stronger resident lens is readiness and prevention: who is staffed to respond,…
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Housing Affordability Reality Check (Feb. 2026): Rent, Listings, Permits, and Policy in Williamsburg
This is the first installment of our monthly Housing Affordability Reality Check for Williamsburg-area residents. The goal is simple: combine market pricing, local policy…
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Williamsburg Local Business Health Check: Is Downtown Growing or Shrinking?
Is downtown Williamsburg growing or shrinking? Based on current city-published updates, the near-term signal is measured growth: a new incentive-backed hospitality opening, an expanded…