Jillian Appel

Williamsburg

Journalist at Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

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The Legacy Continues: Big Bad Wolf Returns to Busch Gardens Williamsburg May 23

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — That howl you hear on May 23 may be Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s newest coaster, The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, as North America’s longest family inverted coaster is unleashed. The return of the fan favorite comes as Busch Gardens Williamsburg is celebrating a landmark anniversary. Members will be among the first to ride starting on May 16 during the park’s 50th anniversary celebration, and members will also see additional exclusive ride times on May 17 and 18.
Williamsburg Premium Outlets Announces New Stores Opening This May

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — Williamsburg Premium Outlets kicked off the month by announcing a wave of new store openings. Simon Premium Outlets touted new stores ranging from “immersive spaces that invite hands-on creativity to cozy corners perfect for relaxing.” The following stores are joining the center’s lineup this May: Yankee Candle — Yankee Candle has relocated and remodeled its store just a few doors down from its original location.
Indigenous Arts Day, World Bee Day Highlight May Events at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation announced a slate of May events and exhibits coming to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.
Busch Gardens Offers Free Park Admission to Active-Duty, Veterans and Families for Military Appreciation Month

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — Busch Gardens announced its parks will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for veterans and up to three guests. Busch Gardens also assures active-duty military and their guests will continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long.
Report: March Brought More Listings and Buyers to Virginia’s Housing Market

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

RICHMOND — Virginia’s housing market saw more activity on both sides of the table in March according to the March 2025 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS. Both pending sales and new listings rose from March 2024 levels. The association noted there were 7,709 closed sales statewide in March, which is 4.5% fewer sales than the same time last year. However, rising pending sales reveal a boost in buyer-side market participation compared to levels seen last year.
Strangeways Brewing to Host Adult Book Fair May 31

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — Strangeways Brewing will host an adult book fair May 31 “to help bring back some of the nostalgia from childhood.” After hosting events including the adult Easter Egg Hunt and adult prom, Strageways wanted another event to help guests feel like kids again. Its goal for the adult book fair is for it to be nostalgic like a Scholastic Book Fair, only with fewer cafeteria tables and more craft beer.
ICYMI: New Town Tunes Announces Spring Lineup

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG— New Town announced the return of its popular New Town Tunes concert series in February and now the 2025 lineup has been officially released. The series is held in partnership with the New Town Commercial Association and CultureFix. Located at Sullivan Square behind Legacy Hall in New Town, concerts will be held on Wednesdays from May 7 to June 11. Food and beverage options are available onsite to purchase.
Joint Program with WRL Creates 3D-Printed Violins for Williamsburg Youth Orchestra Students

3 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — The M3loDy Makers Initiative, a Williamsburg Regional Library and Williamsburg Youth Orchestra collaboration to provide 3D-printed violins for student use, is marking its first year Ben Strohm, Williamsburg Regional Library’s Program Services Director, first 3D printed a violin at another library where he worked. The request was for a mother and daughter who both wanted to play, but only owned one violin.
Community Appreciation Day to be Held April 30 in Williamsburg

3 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

WILLIAMSBURG — The City of Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, and William & Mary are teaming up to invite the public to the 5th annual Community Appreciation Day on April 30.
Keep Moving Forward: The Story of Peter Reid and VersAbility

3 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Jillian Appel

YORKTOWN — A blink of an eye can completely change someone’s life. This is the story of Peter Reid, how one such moment happened to him, and how he kept moving forward despite the sudden change. Before experiencing a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Reid was an athlete. He played for William & Mary on the football team, and after graduation, his old high school reached out to him and asked him if he wanted to be a coach and teacher, a position he accepted.