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President William Nelson's House and Property Destroyed in 1814 ... Nearly 200 years ago on March 4, 1814, at 3 P.M., Yorktown was nearly destroyed by a fire which originated from the ordinary of Mrs. Mary Gibbons, near the present day York Hall. The courthouse and church burned, as well as the “Commons”, the lower town below the hill, according to the press (Richmond Enquirer, March 9, 1814). The home of President Nelson and two “storehouses” were destroyed. (Read the Article) (Have a Comment?)

Frank Green is Source of Reference for Local History ... There are certain names we’ve come to know and trust as authority figures in their particular fields. Emily Post can guide you on how to address the queen mother. Julia Child can tell you the proper technique for cooking a beef Wellington. And Sigmund Freud is your go-to guy for help with those dreams you’ve been having about your mother. When it comes to the history of Yorktown, York County, and the City of Poquoson, Frank Green is your ultimate source of reference.(Read the Article)

Riverwalk Unveils Star Chef ... A new star has arrived in historic Yorktown. The Riverwalk, the signature restaurant of Yorktown, has hired as its chef Steve Francisco, the former head chef of Trellis restaurant in Williamsburg. The Riverwalk has now become a place for the people of York, rather than mainly for tourists, according to new owner Mario Buffa. “With Chef Steve Francisco, the Riverwalk has moved beyond the role of merely a tourist restaurant. We can all enjoy the creations of a chef who has trained with chefs from America’s greatest traditions.”(Read the Article)

Mardi Gras Comes to Poquoson ... With the belief that it takes a village to educate a child, the Poquoson Education Foundation (PEF) draws members of the community together to support the teachers and students in Poquoson City Public Schools. Community spirit was evident at the Foundation’s recent fundraising gala, Mardi Gras Nights. Supporters donned beads and masks for an evening of revelry at the Poquoson Yacht Club. (Read the Article) (Have a Comment?)

Retired Brigadier General Pens Books on Leadership and Character ... Among the many things Dick Abel, the former director of Air Force Public Affairs, has been during his lifetime are football player, coach, foundation executive, general, husband, father, and grandfather. But, when Dick started his Air Force career he was a pilot ... and pilots use checklists to do things correctly.Abel has brought his checklist philosophy to the world of leadership. (Read the Article)

Bill's Seafood Celebrates 15 Years ... The employees hurried to have the restaurant ready for the lunch hour. The seafood truck was running late. For Mike Dawson, busy but relaxed in his York Falcons baseball cap, it was just another day in the restaurant business. As they celebrate their 15th year of owning Bill’s seafood, Dawson and Ken Earles realize that they have weathered many different types of storm. (Read the Article)

Joe and Mimma's Celebrate 40th Anniversary ... Joe and Mimma’s is celebrating their 40th anniversary on November 23rd, and the entire community is invited to join in the festivities. The celebration already began in the Virginia House of Delegates, when a resolution was introduced by Delegate David Yancey and passed honoring the Buffa family, their contributions to the community, and their commitment to excellence that has made Joe and Mimma’s a local landmark. Joe and Mimma’s was established on November 23, 1972, and Buffa has decided to honor the occasion by offering 40% off of all pizzas on Friday the 23rd.(Read the Article)