Hospitality & Tourism
Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters Introducing Historic Steamer Wagon Tours This Summer
YORK-The owners of Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Little York Confectionary are adding a new historic tour to their lineup this summer.
Earlier this spring, Celeste Gucanac, co-owner of the establishments, both located on Main Street in Historic Yorktown, first...
Newport News Parks & Recreation Introducing Fall-O-Ween Later This Year
NEWPORT NEWS—Because of inclement weather and covid, the Newport News Fall Festival hasn’t been held for four years. That changes this year as Newport News Department of Parks & Recreation adds a little extra fun to this year’s Fall...
York County Farmer’s Market Offering Fun In The Sun Activities July 15
YORK- Put on your swimsuits and flip-flops, slather on some sunscreen, and head to Riverwalk Landing from 8am to noon on Saturday, July 15, for some Fun in the Sun. This special Yorktown Market Days event offers a variety...
Special Discounts Available At Busch Gardens For Memories Of The Military
JAMES CITY-Now through July 8, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is offering discounts to members of the military in honor of Military Appreciation Week.
Guests with a valid military ID can save ten percent on food, beverage, and merchandise. Additionally, complimentary tickets...
Opposition Swells To Big Cruise Ships In Yorktown Harbor
YORK–There’s probably nobody in Yorktown, a quaint hub dependent on visitors, who is against tourism. But opposition is growing to a plan to allow Princess Cruises to make five, day-long stops just offshore next year, disgorging 2,000 to 3,000...
Virginia Air & Space Science Center Announces New Executive Director
HAMPTON—At a special press/community announcement held on Thursday, June 22, The Virginia Air & Space Science Center Board President L’Allegro Smith had the honor of announcing that Dr. Jeffery Smith has been selected as the next executive director of...
Historic Triangle Offering Several Opportunities To Commemorate Independence Day
Local organizers in the Historic Triangle have coordinated a plethora of ways to celebrate the nation’s birth.
Colonial Williamsburg will celebrate July 4 with spectacular fireworks as well as music and special programming. Events kick off at 9:30am with Thomas...
“The Possibilities of Paper” Coming To The Torggler Center
NEWPORT NEWS—A new exhibit titled, The Possibilities of Paper will open on June 30 at the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, located on the campus of Christopher Newport University at 1 Avenue of the Arts in Newport News.
The...
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Environmental Aspects Of HRBT Expansion Project Offer Learning Opportunities
HAMPTON – When Ryan Banas was earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University, the required curriculum didn’t include history,...
Meet Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener
WILLIAMSBURG-Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener, has been tinkering in the dirt since she was a child.
“I’ve been gardening my whole life,” she said....
Cups And Claws Café Celebrating One-Year Anniversary
NEWPORT NEWS—On August 5, 2023, Cups and Claws Cafe, a cat café that offers coffee, fresh baked snacks, and an opportunity to socialize with...