Nick Mcnamara

Williamsburg diners, event-goers and visitors will see higher surcharges this year. The city is increasing meals and hotel taxes and introducing a tax on event tickets. It brings Williamsburg’s meals tax to 6.5% and lodging to 7% on top of the 7% Virginia... See more

A new Suffolk grant will help at least 10 childcare businesses get started or expand by covering their permit fees. Suffolk’s Economic Development Authority is providing $8,500 for home-based childcare providers. Each can get up to $850 with help navigati... See more

Her name is Msesippi. Just Msesippi. She’s the creative dynamo at the front of Hampton-based band Tornado Bait and she's known for her creative costuming and paper-bag-wearing fans she endearingly calls Bag Heads. She founded and organizes Hampton for the... See more

Fall and Winter are busy seasons for many retailers, including Scotland House in Williamsburg's Merchant Square. The colder temperatures make the store’s selection of Scottish worsted wool or Scottish and Irish tweed a convincing purchase. Amy Miller, how... See more

Suffolk on Wednesday postponed a vote to rezone 72 acres near downtown for a housing development that’s drawing strong opposition from some residents. Councilmember Ebony Wright proposed deferring until February to give the city more time to address schoo... See more