GAS PRICES ARE LOWER THAN USUAL FOR START OF SUMMER
The national average gas price is $3.14, down two cents from last week.
Prices are 36 cents cheaper than last June and the lowest for June since 2021.
This is attributed to consistently low crude oil prices where supply outweighs demand.
According to EIA data, gasoline demand decreased while total domestic supply increased.
Local prices in Virginia are also down compared to last week and last year.
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Bar-Q inside Bold Mariner in Norfolk closed June 1.
Made in Norfolk apparel opened in downtown Norfolk’s Selden Market June 6 with a grand opening June 20.
NES Cornhole Lounge held a grand opening June 13 at the Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
Oceans and Ale restaurant closed its 5601 Richmond Road location in Williamsburg June 14 and will reopen in July at 4700 Monticello Ave.
Cook’s Burger Bar is set to open mid-June in Lightfoot at 6588 Richmond Road.
Tabitha Sewer Studio held a grand opening at 5707 Richmond Road, Suite 5, in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
Big Lots reopened stores at 4300 Portsmouth Blvd in Chesapeake and 4318 George Washington Memorial Highway in York County.
Paris Baguette Cafe opened May 3 at 638 Hilltop West Shopping Center in Virginia Beach.
Grit & Grace Counseling held a grand opening May 3 at 1897 Governor’s Pointe Drive, Suite B, in Suffolk.
Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center opened as an inpatient hospital May 6 at 1020 Bon Secours Drive in Suffolk.
Fit Body Boot Camp celebrated opening May 9 at 1807 S. Church St. in Smithfield Commons.
Topgolf Virginia Beach reopened May 9 at 5444 Greenwich Road after undergoing a refresh.
Wayback Burgers opened its first Hampton Roads franchise May 9 in Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News.
Mr. Woody’s Gourmet Popcorn had a grand opening May 10 for its second location at 6523 Auburn Drive in Virginia Beach.
Column 15 coffee roastery and cafe opened May 10 within The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News.
Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant in Virginia Beach expanded with the opening of Lucy’s Sky Bar rooftop bar.
Yankee Candle opened May 12 and The Pampered Bath held a grand opening May 16 at Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness held a ribbon cutting May 13 at 1309 Jamestown Road, Suite 204, in Williamsburg.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash opened May 16 at 450 N. Military Highway.
Virginia’s first Melty restaurant opened May 16 at 3376 Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach.
I Heart Mac & Cheese in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach is permanently closed.
The former Best Western Historic Area Inn at 201 Bypass Road reopened as Spark by Hilton Williamsburg Historic Area, accepting reservations May 22.
Bon Secours Primary Care held a ribbon cutting May 22 at 340 High Street in Portsmouth.
Food truck Foodatude opened Dizzy Izzy’s Pizza brick-and-mortar May 23 at 1804 Jamestown Road in Williamsburg.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian steakhouse opened May 26 at 4574 Virginia Beach Blvd in Virginia Beach’s Pembroke Square.
Chicken Salad Chick opened May 27 in Williamsburg’s Settler’s Market.
Greenbrier Farms at 229 Sign Pine Road in Chesapeake announced May 29 its immediate closure of most public operations.
Wave Church in Virginia Beach closed its Wave Children’s Learning Center May 30.
37North Filipino and Asian market held a grand opening May 31 at 4391 Ironbound Road in Williamsburg.
Fresh Start Day Support facility opened April 4 at 140 West Washington St. in Suffolk.
The Picklr indoor pickleball club held a grand opening April 5 at 120 Gristmill Plaza in Williamsburg.
A Touch of A Spa of Elegance held a ribbon cutting April 9 at 3206-A Richmond Road in Williamsburg.
VA Vintage held a grand opening April 12 at 1650 General Booth Blvd. in Virginia Beach.
Canine Companions nonprofit opened a site in Mathews at 17262 John Clayton Memorial Highway.
Pink Confetti creative studio held a grand opening at 12101 New Kent Highway in New Kent County.
Sundae Scoop held a grand opening April 18 for its second location at 1249 Cedar Road in Chesapeake.
Publix supermarket opened April 23 at 1620 Cedar Road in Chesapeake.
Shorty’s Diner held a grand opening April 23 at 6500A George Washington Memorial Highway in Yorktown.
BJ Roberts Behavioral Health Center in Hampton held a ribbon cutting April 25 at 300 Marcella Road.
MINISO opened April 26 at Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News.
A new Amazon delivery station in Virginia Beach held a ribbon cutting April 29 on Harpers Road.
Bar Louie suddenly closed its location at 3530 Von Schilling Drive in Hampton.
District 41 Sports Bar at 605 Pilot House Drive in Newport News closed March 3.
The Newport News Early Childhood Development Center opened to children in early March at 1500 Jefferson Avenue.
Khoalitea Cafe opened at 1485 General Booth Blvd. in Booth Hill Shopping Center in Virginia Beach.
Armed Forces Brewing Company at 211 W 24th St. in Norfolk closed.
Atlantic Waffle Co. opened mid-March at 2608 Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach.
The Cardinal Restaurant & Bar opened March 21 at 1900 Pavilion Dive in Virginia Beach.
Sky Zone trampoline park held its grand opening March 22 at 1736 General Booth Boulevard in Virginia Beach.
The UPS Store held a grand opening March 28 at 565 Cedar Road, Suite 19, in Chesapeake.
The Norfolk Wellness and Fitness Center closed to the public March 28 for new building construction.
May’s Parlor closed its Norfolk location March 29 but its Virginia Beach catering location remains open.
Pop VB balloon company added an interactive balloon bar Feb 4 at its Hilltop store in Virginia Beach.
The Rochambeau Roadside Inn reopened Feb 5 after remodeling at 929 Capitol Landing Road in Williamsburg.
The Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary held a grand reopening Feb 8 after a two-year expansion.
Glo Fiber held a grand opening Feb 13 at 2815 Godwin Blvd, Unit I-2, in Suffolk.
Legal Sea Foods closed Feb 18 after two years in Virginia Beach Town Center.
Banfield Pet Hospital inside PetSmart in Peninsula Town Center in Hampton closed the week of Feb 23.
Tim Hortons opened in Norfolk at 472 N Military Highway.
Streats Restaurant & Bar in Norfolk closed Feb 28.
Hair of the Dog Eatery at ODU in Norfolk closed Feb 28.
Bricks & Minifigs Lego store opened Feb 28 at Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
Several JOANN locations are closing nationwide, including stores in Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg.
Phoebus Auction Gallery in Hampton closed Jan 1.
Sunday 29:11 Soul Food Kitchen held a grand opening Jan 3 at 5014 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News.
Crush It Art Bar had a grand opening Jan 4 at 15154 Carrollton Blvd. in Carrollton.
CrossFit 1607 moved in early January from Casey Boulevard to a larger space within the Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex.
Joosse Family Orthodontics moved in early January to a larger office at 4324 New Town Ave. in Williamsburg.
Two GameStop locations closed in January: Chesapeake Square Mall in Chesapeake and 4615 Monticello Ave. in Williamsburg.
Suffolk-based New Dominion Pictures auctioned its building at 1000 Film Way in January but the business remains in operation with employees working remotely.
Sour Street Pizza opened in January at 35 East Ocean View Ave., Suite 400, in Norfolk.
Iron-Bound Gym in Williamsburg announced plans in mid-January to expand into the space occupied by Cogan’s Deli & Sports Pub at 4325 New Town Ave.
Ocean Storage indoor self-storage facility opened Jan 15 at 1612 Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach.
Habit Burger & Grill opened its first Hampton Roads location Jan 15 at 3981 Virginia Beach Boulevard in Virginia Beach.
Atomic Wings opened its first state location Jan 18 at 3813 Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach.
Hounds Town dog day care and boarding opened its first Hampton Roads location Jan 18 in Newport News.
Blissful Events luxury event venue celebrated its grand opening Jan 19 at 7207 Merrimac Trail in Williamsburg.
Suffolk Humane Society held a grand reopening Jan 24 at 412 Kings Fork Road.
US Foods opened two Chef’Store warehouses Jan 25 at 6 Towne Centre Way in Hampton and 4001 Virginia Beach Blvd. in Virginia Beach.
Redwood Smoke Shack opened Jan 28 in the former Bennett’s Creek Farm Market in Suffolk.
Chicken Salad Chick opened in January at 733 Eden Way North in Chesapeake.
UrgentVet opened a Newport News location at 12266 Jefferson Ave.
Charlie’s Antiques in Lightfoot closed Jan 31 after more than 50 years.
D1 Training gym opened Jan 31 at 3636 Virginia Beach Blvd. in Virginia Beach.
Phoebus Dive Bar in Hampton closed Dec 31.
Back Bay Brewing Co. had its last day at Back Bay Beach House in Virginia Beach Dec 28; The Crow and Anchor pub will replace it.
Publix held a grand opening Dec 12 at 2200 General Booth Blvd. in Virginia Beach, its first Virginia Beach location.
The Whale Tea bubble tea shop held a soft opening Dec 12 at 101 College Row, Suite 4107, in Williamsburg.
Pepper Palace hot sauce store opened Dec 7 at 425 Prince George St. in downtown Williamsburg.
New Realm Brewing Co. opened its second Virginia location Nov 22 at 5941 Harbour View Blvd. in Suffolk.
The Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University will close July 31 for expansion.
Funny Bone Comedy Club is relocating to Pembroke Square in Virginia Beach and should open by early August, with DraftCade arcade opening several weeks later.
Born Primitive is expanding its Virginia Beach headquarters in the fall at 1469-1489 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Kiddie Academy child care plans to open in October at 640 Cedar Road in Chesapeake.
The US State Department paused new student visa appointments this week for expanded social media screening. The pause affects J-1 student workers seeking to work in Hampton Roads and the Outer Banks. This temporary halt allows for a review and new vetting guidance for F, M, and J visa applicants. The action is linked to the Trump administration’s dispute over international enrollment at Harvard University. Local tourism businesses in Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and the Outer Banks rely on J-1 visa holders for seasonal positions. Students awaiting final interviews are currently in limbo due to the pause. While many summer workers have already arrived or been approved, future applicants could face delays. Businesses are considering backup plans if delays impact fall, winter, or next year’s hiring. Guidance on the expanded vetting is expected in the coming days.
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LOW GAS PRICES MARK SUMMER START
AAA reports low crude oil prices are benefiting drivers with lower gas costs.
The national average is $3.16, down three cents from last week and matching a month ago.
Prices are expected to remain lower than last summer.
The Atlantic hurricane season is a wild card that could cause temporary price spikes.
New EIA data shows increased gasoline demand last week.
Domestic gasoline supply decreased slightly, while production rose.
Virginia’s average price is $2.98, lower than last week and month.
Hampton Roads prices are $2.99, down significantly from a year ago.
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AAA: Low-key Fuel Prices Usher in Unofficial Start of Summer
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner discussed affordable housing needs and potential solutions at a community roundtable in Williamsburg on Thursday. Warner proposed ideas including simplifying historic tax credits, incentivizing renovation of blighted homes, supporting first-generation homebuyers, and encouraging building near religious properties. Over 40 local leaders attended to hear Warner’s ideas on increasing housing supply and helping homeowners. Participants also discussed negative perceptions associated with the term “affordable housing.”
GAS PRICES BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY
The national average gas price remains steady at $3.19.
This is the lowest Memorial Day price since 2021.
Lower prices are attributed to crude oil supply exceeding demand.
Gasoline demand decreased while supply and production increased.
Virginia’s average gas price is slightly higher at $3.03.
Hampton Roads saw a larger increase to $3.06 but is still lower than a year ago.
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AAA: Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, State and Local Gas Prices Increase
Riverwalk Landing at Yorktown waterfront is celebrating its 20th anniversary with events through Monday. The celebration includes Yorktown Market Days Saturday morning, live music Saturday at Riverwalk Landing shops, and a free customer appreciation party Monday evening at Riverwalk Restaurant. Free parking is available at designated lots including the Riverwalk Landing terrace. A complimentary trolley runs daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Touch of Glamour PMU, a new private beauty studio specializing in permanent makeup operated by Suratchanee Klas, has opened at 116 Sandy Point Ridge in the Powhatan Secondary area.
A housing market report released May 1 by the Williamsburg Area Association of Realtors for the first quarter of 2025 showed resilient prices despite a 12% drop in sales volume, with the median price rising 8% to $439,900.
Udder Nonsense, a new dairy farm and creamery offering gelato, cheese, and butter, is now open at 12800 The Glebe in Charles City County and will host Farm Day events on May 25, June 15, and July 6.
Chicken Salad Chick plans to open its Williamsburg location in Settlers Market the week of May 27, celebrating with a week of events and giveaways.
The BP gas station on Route 5 in Five Forks has temporarily closed for renovation and is expected to reopen under new management.
Column 15 coffee roastery and cafe opened a new location on May 10 within The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News.
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed Colonial Aesthetics & Wellness, celebrating a ribbon cutting on May 13 at 1309 Jamestown Road, Suite 204.
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of The Pampered Bath on May 16 in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
U.S. Representative Rob Wittman highlighted the importance of practical, science-based conservation for the Chesapeake Bay in a recent commentary. He introduced the Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act aimed at helping watershed farms reduce runoff and improve water quality. The proposed act would also address technical assistance needs for farmers and manage invasive blue catfish populations. Wittman referenced the recently signed America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act as a successful bipartisan conservation effort and urged Congress to pass his new bill to benefit the bay and its related industries.