Sunday, October 1, 2023

Williamsburg

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. “I started gardening with my dad at home when I was a kid.” For years, Otmar...

Williamsburg Health Foundation Announces Promotions And New Staff Members

WILLIAMSBURG—The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) recently announced community partnerships, an extended strategic plan, staff promotions, and new staff members. “It is a pleasure to celebrate the promotion of two long-time staff and welcome three new employees,” said Deanne Van Hersh,...

Four Businesses Sign New Leases On The Peninsula

Four businesses are among those who recently signed new leases on the Peninsula. On June 21, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reported the following lease transactions: Christina Pendleton & Associates, PC leased 3,060 square feet of office space at 1001 N...

Meet Jackie Mazzone, Colonial Williamsburg Cooper

WILLIAMSBURG-Jackie Mazzone, cooper apprentice at Colonial Williamsburg, first became enamored with living history while volunteering at the Strawbery Banke museum in Portsmouth, NH, in the seventh grade. “I worked for them for four summers doing interpretive camps,” Mazzone said. “My...

Getting To Know…Ben Munson, Broker With The Memorie Group

Ben Munson is a licensed real estate broker with The Memorie Group on Prince George Street in downtown Williamsburg. He also serves as president of Williamsburg Downtown, an organization dedicated to promoting the businesses and organizations that make up...

WRL Introducing Youth Career Series For Children and Teens This Summer

WILLIAMSBURG-The Williamsburg Regional Library will host a Youth Career Series this summer for children and teens to learn more about jobs. The series will include discussions and hands-on activities. The series will kick off Wednesday, July 19 from 2pm to...

Food Lion Honors Two Local Workers For Their Service

WILLIAMSBURG-Two Food Lion workers in Greater Williamsburg were among those who were recently honored for their dedication to the company. In June, the national grocery store chain honored 328 employees who are celebrating milestones with the company. According to a...

Not Yet Final On Vinyl: Williamsburg Weighs Whether to Change Historic Preservation Rules

WILLIAMSBURG–The city’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) has been engaged in a years-long process of updating its guidelines to give homeowners in certain districts more flexibility when it comes to improving, repairing, and preserving their homes. But the work they’ve done...

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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,...

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...

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,...