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🌱 How long Coleman Bridge delays could disrupt Yorktown commutes into 2026

Coffee in hand, Yorktown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How long Coleman Bridge delays could disrupt Yorktown commutes into 2026
  • How York Hall’s volunteer leader is boosting programs in Yorktown

Also on today's calendar: Christmastide in Virginia at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and 3 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Yorktown? Post it to Yorktown photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 52 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 59, low: 54.
  • Friday: Windy; a morning shower, with a high of 63 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coleman Bridge opening delays expected to persist into early 2026 (pilotonline.com) — If you rely on the Coleman Bridge between Yorktown and Gloucester Point, expect longer delays for openings into early 2026 as VDOT manually operates the span due to mechanical problems. Temporary $1 million repairs are planned for early next year while a permanent fix and funding are designed, and marine traffic is being asked for extra notice, which could further affect drivers.
   

• Business Notes: Chesapeake Regional granted provisional trauma center status, dog day care opens (pilotonline.com) — York County has named Gallery at York Hall founder Sharon Owen its 2024 Volunteer of the Year, recognizing her work supporting the Celebrate Yorktown Committee and Yorktown Foundation programs through local art sales. The broader business roundup also notes new regional leadership appointments, major grants to area nonprofits and colleges, and health care and workforce developments that may indirectly benefit Yorktown residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ordered the house-made chicken tenders from CraveWings— they’re HUGE and so delicious.
    Tried them with their new house-made sauce and it was a perfect match. Highly recommend! Crave Wings (Nextdoor Woods of Tabb)
  • Our cat lemon is lost!
    She was last seen near grafton station apts. She is miscrochipped and we miss her dearly! Help us please (Nextdoor Grafton)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Yorktown. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member - Service Champion in Yorktown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorktown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newport News

  • Review: A lot to love at French-inspired bistro in Newport News Hilton Village (dailypress.com)
  • Allen Iverson Granted Approval From City Council For Affordable Housing Project In His Virginia Hometown (afrotech.com)
  • NNPS students share innovation at VSTE conference (nn.k12.va.us)

Williamsburg

  • Williamsburg City Council Approves Temporary Public Art Installation for Spring (wydaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yorktown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yorktown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.