Jillian Appel

Williamsburg

Journalist at Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

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New Website Launched for Williamsburg Botanical Garden

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — Web Development Technology Partners Inc. has developed a new website for the Williamsburg Botanical Garden and Freedom Park Arboretum, located in Freedom Park. Mary Sipe, president of the Williamsburg Botanical Garden Board of Directors, reached out to WDTP about redesigning the website, a process that, in addition to website construction, included help with email, payments made online and form submissions.
Photo Gallery: The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge Officially Opens

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge officially opened to the public at Busch Gardens May 23 following a ribbon cutting and ceremonial first ride completed by the Wolf Scouts from the Colonial Virginia Council of Scouting America. Attendees were joined by local dignitaries and Busch Gardens leadership.
William & Mary Online Master’s Program Recognized Among Nations Best for 2025

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — William & Mary’s Online Master’s in School Counciling has been recognized by CouncilingPsychology.org as No. 2 in the country. According to the website, the CACREP-accredited program emphasizes social justice and diversity, preparing students for licensure through a curriculum that includes academic planning, career exploration, and emotional support strategies.
Local Nonprofit Literacy for Life Faces Future Without Federal Grant Funding

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — Literacy for Life, a local nonprofit that promotes adult literacy, has expressed concern over the loss of federal grant funding, which provides 20% of its annual budget. Literacy for Life has been serving Greater Williamsburg since 1975 and recently expanded into Newport News and Hampton. It says the number of people it helps roughly 1,100 people across the peninsula.
High Tide Harbor Officially Opens at Water Country

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — In addition to officially opening for the summer season, Water Country USA opens its all-new attraction, High Tide Harbor, to the public at 1:30 p.m. May 23. High Tide Harbor is described as a multi-level interactive play area built for families to explore together, with interactive features for kids of all ages to enjoy. The attraction features over 100 interactive water elements, including water cannons, sprayers, and tipping fountains.
Colonial Italian American Organization to Host Meatball Cook-off

2 weeks ago | wetheitalians.com | Jillian Appel

BY: Jillian AppelThe Colonial Italian American Organization - CIAO - of Williamsburg will be hosting a meatball cook-off at Frothy Moon on May 31. CIAO was established in 1988 and initially was set up as a heritage organization for people of Italian origin, be it through family or marriage. Over time, the organization has opened up to anyone interested in anything Italian. Currently, the group says it has about 130 members, and it is looking to grow and attract more members of all ages.
Colonial Italian American Organization to Host Meatball Cook-off

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — The Colonial Italian American Organization — CIAO — will be hosting a meatball cook-off at Frothy Moon on May 31. CIAO was established in 1988 and initially was set up as a heritage organization for people of Italian origin, be it through family or marriage. Over time, the organization has opened up to anyone interested in anything Italian. Currently, the group says it has about 130 members, and it is looking to grow and attract more members of all ages.
Pampered Bath Celebrates Opening of a Brick and Mortar Location

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — The Pampered Bath celebrated the grand opening of its brick-and-mortar store at the Williamsburg Premium Outlets with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce Friday, May 16. The business was launched by Florence Santoro. Born in Virginia Beach, Santoro moved to Williamsburg in 2014, and last year she started The Pampered Bath online, providing all-natural or plant-based soaps, bathbombs, shower steamers, and other bath and hygiene products.
Preservation Virginia Adds Kingsmill Plantation to Most Endangered Historic Places List

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — The Kingsmill Archeological Site was named to Preservation Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places list last week, and on Thursday, May 15, a public event was held to discuss what the community can do to help preserve the site. The CEO of Preservation Virginia, Will Glasco, joined William “Bill” Kelso, Director of Archaeology at Jamestown Rediscovery and the Kingsmill Heritage Society to address the announcement.
Preservation Virginia Adds Kingsmill Plantation to Most Endangered Historic Places List

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Jillian Appel

Share WILLIAMSBURG — The Kingsmill Archeological Site was named to Preservation Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places list last week, and on Thursday, May 15, a public event was held to discuss what the community can do to help preserve the site. The CEO of Preservation Virginia, Will Glasco, joined William “Bill” Kelso, Director of Archaeology at Jamestown Rediscovery and the Kingsmill Heritage Society to address the announcement.