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High Street View Structure Fire – 150 Kings Manor Drive

Firefighters prevented a blaze from extending into the living space of an apartment building this morning.

The Williamsburg Fire Department responded to a water flow alarm at High Street View Apartments, 150 Kings Manor Drive, at 4:08 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. ...

Williamsburg’s Seventh Annual Toy Drive

The Williamsburg Police Department, in partnership with Williamsburg Human Services, is pleased to announce the seventh annual “Stuff the Cruiser” Toy Drive. Please join us throughout November and December to donate toys to families within our community.

P...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closings, Schedule Adjustments

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. This includes the offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center.

The Williamsburg...

City of Williamsburg Chosen as One of the Top Digital Cities in the U.S.

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of its 2022 Digital Cities Survey, and Williamsburg, Virginia, placed third in the United States of populations less than 75,000.

Now in its 22nd year, the annual survey is recognizing cities ut...

Veterans Day Schedule, Closings

The City of Williamsburg will observe Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. All City offices will be closed. This includes the offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street, Quarterpath Recreation Center, and the Williamsburg-James City County Co...

Help Place Flags on Graves of Veterans in Honor of Veterans Day

The City of Williamsburg invites the public to help place flags on the graves of veterans in Cedar Grove Cemetery at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.

Join the Patrick Henry Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, Rotary Club of James City County, Salvati...

City Announces Residential Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule

Between November and January, citizens can rake loose leaves to the curb for free collection on select weeks. 

The City is divided into two collection routes, Red and Blue. Each route will have five collection weeks, starting the week of Nov. 7 fo...

Home First Williamsburg Program Moves First Families into Stable Housing

The Home First Williamsburg program moved its first three families into stable housing in October.

Home First Williamsburg is a collaboration between the City of Williamsburg’s Human Services Department, Bacon Street Youth & Family Services, and 3e Res...

Investigators Seek Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects

Investigators are asking for the community’s help to identify two armed robbery suspects.

The Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the 400 block of Dunning Street.&...

City of Williamsburg to Host Info Sessions on Capitol Landing Road Projects

The City of Williamsburg will host public information sessions on two Capitol Landing Road projects on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

The public can choose to attend one of two sessions, scheduled for 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. in Room 128 of the Stryker Center, 412 ...

City of Williamsburg Halloween Guidelines

Trick-or-treat hours in the City of Williamsburg are from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, for children 12 and under. 

Households that do not want to participate should turn off their porch lights. 

Williamsburg Police Department recomme...

Paving to Begin on Richmond, Bypass Roads This Weekend

Milling and paving on portions of Richmond and Bypass roads in the City of Williamsburg will begin this weekend.  

The work will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, weather permitting, and will require occasional lane closures. Paving will occu...

City of Williamsburg to Host Drug Take Back Event

The Williamsburg Police Department will host a Drug Take Back Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in the parking lot of the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St. 

Bring any expired or unused prescription or over-the-counter medic...

New Kent Man Charged with Unlawfully Filming a Woman

The Criminal Investigations Bureau charged Richard Lee Gibson, 59 of New Kent, with unlawfully creating an image of another and possession of obscene items.

On Oct. 12, 2022, investigators discovered that Richard Gibson attempted to place his cellphone bet...

Grand Larceny Suspects Charged

Andreia Anghel, 29 of Queens, New York, and Sandor Anghel, 33 of Hemet, Calif., are wanted for committing grand larceny and conspiring to commit larceny. The two offenders stole jewelry valued at $171,000 from a business in the 400 block of W. Duke of Glo...

Take a Survey on Transportation Planning for the Region

From Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization:

The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) is updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to the horizon year 2050. This plan will address future transportation needs for t...

Williamsburg Area Arts Commission Opens FY24 Grant Application

The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2024 funding. 

Area arts and cultural organizations that are registered as tax-exempt non-profits are eligible to apply for special projects or general operating s...

Williamsburg Area Arts Commission Opens FY24 Grant Application

The Williamsburg Area Arts Commission is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2024 funding. 

Area arts and cultural organizations that are registered as tax-exempt non-profits are eligible to apply for special projects or general operating s...

Portsmouth Man Wanted on Felony Larceny Charges

On Sept. 27, 2022, investigators from the Criminal Investigations Bureau obtained warrants against Arley Vaughn Nemo III, 42 of Portsmouth. Investigators determined that Nemo III broke into a vehicle in the 1400 block of Richmond Road and stole property v...

WPD Sponsors Blood Drive on Oct. 6

The Williamsburg Police Department is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6, 2022. 

The blood drive will be located at the Community Building, 401 N. Boundary St., in Williamsburg.

To schedule an appointment, please visit...

Waller Mill Park, Quarterpath Rec Center to Close Early Friday

Waller Mill Park will close at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Quarterpath Recreation Center will close at 4:30 p.m.

The park will remain closed Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2. Quarterpath Recreation Center will remain closed Saturday, Oct. 1.&a...

Waller Mill Park, Quarterpath Rec Center Adjust Weekend Schedule

Waller Mill Park and Quarterpath Recreation Center have announced closures due to the expected storm this weekend.

• Waller Mill Park will be closed Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2.
• Quarterpath Recreation Center will be closed Saturday, Oct. 1.

Williamsburg Public Art Council Awards Mural Design for Midtown Row

The Williamsburg Public Art Council voted to select the mural design by artist Silas Baker for Midtown Row after a bid process earlier this year. 

In partnership with Midtown Row, Baker has been contracted with the City of Williamsburg to install ...

Williamsburg Public Art Council Awards Mural Design for Midtown Row

The Williamsburg Public Art Council voted to select the mural design by artist Silas Baker for Midtown Row after a bid process earlier this year. 

In partnership with Midtown Row, Baker has been contracted with the City of Williamsburg to install ...

WPD Seeks Information on Robbery Suspects

On Sept. 23, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Richmond Road for an armed robbery that had just occurred. The initial investigation revealed that two unidentified men walked into the restaurant, and one of the men p...

WPD Seeks Public Assistance on Burglary of Landscaping Equipment

The Williamsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance concerning a recent burglary of landscaping equipment from the Colonial Williamsburg area.

On Sept. 7, 2022, at approximately 6:45 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Visitor...

Brush Fire Damages Footbridge at Redoubt Park; Area Closed to Public Indefinitely

A downed power line caused a brush fire in Redoubt Park during the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. 

Williamsburg Fire crews arrived at Redoubt Park, 510 Quarterpath Road, at 12:51 a.m. to find a fire in progress at Redoubt #1. The f...

City Asks Residents to Fill Out Priorities Survey

The City of Williamsburg is asking the public to provide input on the City’s priorities for the next two years through an online survey.

The survey can be found at williamsburgva.gov/giosurvey22. It closes at 11:59 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7. The survey...

In-Person Early Voting for November General Election Begins Today

In-person early voting for the November General Election begins today, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.  

The races for the 1st Congressional District and two seats on the Williamsburg City Council are on the ballot. See a sample ballot at williamsburgva.g...

Stolen Property from Vehicles Remain Unclaimed

The Williamsburg Police Department is currently in possession of property recovered earlier this month during an investigation of larcenies from vehicles in the City of Williamsburg and York County.

If you have claim to the recovered property, please conta...

Williamsburg Fire, Police Face Off in Charity Softball Game

The City of Williamsburg’s Fire and Police departments will go head-to-head in a charity softball game to benefit Heritage Humane Society on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Quarterpath Park. 

The game begins at 1:30 p.m.

The event is open to the publi...

VDOT to Host Public Information Meeting for Route 199 Corridor Transportation Study

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), along with locality study partners City of Williamsburg and James City County, will hold public information meetings on Monday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 20 for the Route 199 Project Pipeline Study.

The p...

HTRFA Selects Firm to Design, Build Sports Complex

The Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority (HTRFA) voted unanimously on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, to negotiate an interim agreement with MEB to design and build a regional indoor sports facility on property in the City of Williamsburg.&n...

City of Williamsburg's COVID Budget Strategy Wins Innovation Award

The Virginia Municipal League awarded the City of Williamsburg with the 2022 Innovation Award in the category of Risk Management for its Reserve Protection budget strategy through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The statewide competition recognizes innova...

Missing Person with Disabilities

On Sept. 4, 2022, at approximately 7 p.m., officers took a report of a missing adult with mental disabilities from the 200 block of Parkway Drive in the City of Williamsburg.  

The initial investigation revealed that James Robert Cox, 61 of Willia...

8th Annual Adventure Race Returns to Williamsburg

The 8th annual Great Williamsburg Adventure Race will feature over a dozen local businesses and organizations in a multi-day adventure race throughout the City of Williamsburg from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25.

Teams of two or four players will complete a ...

Read the August 2022 Newsletter

The August 2022 newsletter is now available.

Read about:

• Future Festivals
• Apply to Be a School Board Member
• VDOT Education Sessions
• Save the Date: National Night Out
• Water Treatment Plant Wins Award
• Construction Begins on New Broadband Network
• We're Hiring!
• City C...

WPD: Two Men Wanted on Fraud Charges

On June 29, 2022, at approximately 5:35 p.m., officers responded to a bike shop at 100 College Row for a report of a suspicious incident.  

The initial investigation revealed that two men purchased five OneWheel electric boards totaling $12,757.31...

City of Williamsburg Wins Gold Award for Water Treatment

The City of Williamsburg’s Water Treatment Plant was awarded the 2021 Excellence in Waterworks Operations/Performance Gold Award from the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water.

The Gold Award is given to localities that meet the excellen...

City of Williamsburg to Celebrate National Night Out on Oct. 4

City of Williamsburg residents are invited to attend the 2021 National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at High Street, 1430 Richmond Road.

National Night Out (NNO) is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships...

Labor Day Schedule, Closings

The City of Williamsburg will observe Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. All City offices will be closed. This includes the offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street, Quarterpath Recreation Center, Williamsburg Regional Library administrative...

Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget Is Now Online

The complete Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget can now be viewed in its entirety on the City of Williamsburg website. 

You can read and download the full budget at williamsburgva.gov/budget.

VDH: Fox Tests Positive for Rabies Virus

The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts would like to notify our guests and residents that on Aug. 22, 2022, multiple fox bites and sightings were reported in the City of Williamsburg, specifically in the areas of Mimosa Drive, Boundary Street, Couns...

Fox Bites 5 People, 1 Dog and 1 Cat; Rabies Test for Fox is Pending

A wild gray fox bit five people, one dog, and one cat in the City of Williamsburg during the overnight hours of Monday, Aug. 22 and Tuesday, Aug. 23.

Fox bites and sightings were reported in the areas of Mimosa Drive, Boundary Street, Counselor’s...

City of Williamsburg to host Future Festivals to gather public input

The City of Williamsburg will host a series of Future Festivals to gather public input as part of its biennial Goals, Initiatives, and Outcomes (GIO) process.

Every two years, the Williamsburg City Council identifies strategic objectives for the City gover...

Williamsburg Police Department to Host Open House

The community is invited to an open house at the Williamsburg Police Station, 425 Armistead Ave., between 3 and 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.

Meet officers and investigators, take a tour of the station, see demonstrations of police equipment, ask questions...

Jamestown Road Closed Between John Tyler Lane & Mill Neck Road

 Jamestown Road between John Tyler Lane and Mill Neck Road is closed due to a motor vehicle incident.

Williamsburg Man Dies After Tree Falls on Car

A Williamsburg man died after a tree fell on his moving vehicle on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.

Williamsburg Fire Department responded to a motor-vehicle incident at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday on Jamestown Road near the intersection with Bayberry Lane. A 2018 Chevy ...

Part Failure Caused Wastewater Overflow; Pump Station Is Operating

An investigation into a wastewater overflow at Pump Station 10 has determined the cause to be a part failure at the pump. 

A City of Williamsburg Public Works & Utilities employee discovered the overflow the morning of Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, up...

City of Williamsburg Investigating Wastewater Overflow

City of Williamsburg crews are investigating a wastewater overflow at Pump Station 10, located near Monticello Avenue and the William & Mary School of Education driveway.

The Department of Public Works & Utilities and Williamsburg Fire Department a...

Williamsburg Police to Conduct Training Exercises at Matthew Whaley Elementary

On Friday, July 29 and Friday, August 5, the Williamsburg Police Department will conduct practical training exercises at Matthew Whaley Elementary School. 

This training will involve a large police presence in the area. Simulated gunfire may be us...

Suspicious Device Found in Midtown Row Determined to Be a Rubber Toy

A suspicious device found in the parking lot of Midtown Row – on the Earth Fare side – has been determined to be a rubber toy.

Williamsburg Fire and Police departments responded to a call of a possible hand grenade in the 200 block of Monticello Avenue at ...

Read the June 2022 Newsletter

The June 2022 newsletter is now available.

Read about:

• Community Appreciation Day
• Truth & Reconciliation Committee
• Waller Mill Park Open 7 Days a Week
• Business Appreciation Award: Virginia Regional Ballet
• We're Hiring!
• City Council Roundup

Read on

Independence Day Holiday Closings, Schedule Changes

City of Williamsburg will observe Independence Day on Monday, July 4, 2022. All City offices will be closed. This includes the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street, Williamsburg Regional Library administrative offices in the Stryker Center, and the Will...

City to Conduct 2022 National Community Survey

This month, the City of Williamsburg begins its biannual citizen survey using the National Community Survey (NCS). The NCS is a collaborative program between the National Research Center at Polco and the International City/County Management Association. T...

City of Williamsburg, William & Mary, Colonial Williamsburg to Celebrate Community Appreciation Day

On Sunday, July 3, 2022, the City of Williamsburg, William & Mary, and Colonial Williamsburg will once again host Community Appreciation Day on the lawn of the Art Museums. 

Started last year as a thank you to the community for their collectiv...

Waller Mill Park to Resume Daily Schedule; $19/Hr. Part-Time Rate Yields 28 New Hires

Starting Friday, July 1, 2022, Waller Mill Park will be open seven days a week. 

Williamsburg Parks and Recreation first announced a reduction in the park’s operating hours in October 2021 due to an ongoing shortage of part-time park employees, cl...

Williamsburg Truth and Reconciliation Committee to Continue Work for Another Year

The City of Williamsburg has asked the seven members of the Williamsburg Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) to continue serving on the workgroup for another year.

City Council formed the TRC in July 2021 to study the impact of racism, disenfranchisem...

Juneteenth Holiday Closings, Schedule Changes

City of Williamsburg offices will be closed Monday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street, Williamsburg Regional Library administrative offices in the Stryker Center, and the Williamsb...

Virginia Regional Ballet Wins 2022 Business Appreciation Award

Virginia Regional Ballet has been named the recipient of the 2022 Business Appreciation Award by the Williamsburg Economic Development Authority.

Mayor Douglas Pons presented co-founder Adelle Carpenter with the award during the City Council meeting on Thu...

Virginia Regional Ballet Wins 2022 Business Appreciation Award

Virginia Regional Ballet has been named the recipient of the 2022 Business Appreciation Award by the Williamsburg Economic Development Authority.

Mayor Douglas Pons presented co-founder Adelle Carpenter with the award during the City Council meeting on Thu...

Police Seek Information on Abduction/Motor Vehicle Larceny Suspect

On June 5, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers responded to 1500 Commonwealth Avenue for a report of an abduction/motor vehicle larceny that occurred earlier that morning.

The initial investigation revealed that at 5 a.m., the suspect walked from 73...

Williamsburg Public Art Council Seeks Virginia-Based Artists for Midtown Row Murals

The Williamsburg Public Art Council is looking for Virginia-based artists to design two murals in Midtown Row. 

The City of Williamsburg posted a Request for Quotation/Information (RFQ) for the mural design proposals on Friday, April 1, 2022. The ...

Start Peninsula Announces New Brand, 2021 Host and Event Schedule

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its tenth annual year in 2021 with a new brand and multiple events. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will host a series of four micro pitch competitions held throughout the year. At each ...

Downtown Wayfinding Project

The City of Williamsburg is seeking public input on the Downtown Wayfinding Project through a survey that opened today.

The survey can be found at yeswilliamsburg.com/wayfinding and closes at 5 p.m. Monday, March 8.

The city is developing a plan to enhance ...

Downtown Wayfinding Project

The City of Williamsburg is inviting the public to provide their input on its Wayfinding Project in a virtual meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.

A link to attend the meeting can be found at yeswilliamsburg.com/wayfinding. No registration is requi...