Food Truck Frenzy (7/29/2026) - The morning rain last Saturday did little to hinder Gloucester’s annual Food Truck Frenzy on Saturday. The festivities continued on as the community showed up to enjoy music, food trucks,… …Two ribbon cuttings today, Friday for new businesses in Gloucester (7/29/2026) - Gloucester Main Street will celebrate the opening of two new businesses with ribbon cuttings this week. York River Jiu-Jitsu, offering classes in this martial art for all ages and skill… …
Coastal Kitchen to celebrate 4th anniversary (7/29/2026) - The Coastal Kitchen restaurant in the York Crossing Shopping Center is holding a four-year anniversary celebration from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. Owner Forest Gary will enter… …
Deadlines approaching for farmers to apply for USDA financial aid (7/29/2026) - Deadlines are fast approaching for farmers impacted by increased input costs and natural disasters to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency safety net and disaster assistance… …
Soft opening Saturday for Battered Badger restaurant (7/29/2026) - The Battered Badger, a local food truck specializing in hot dogs, fries, specialty sandwiches, deep-fried sides and an Irish/Southern drop-off catering menu, will hold a soft opening for its brick-and-mortar… …
August activities at Brent and Becky’s (7/22/2026) - Upcoming special events and demonstrations at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester, include the following:Harvest and Preserve, from Garden to Pantry will be presented at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. by… …
Gloucester farmers may apply for emergency loans (7/22/2026) - Gloucester is among 59 Virginia localities recently declared eligible for emergency loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. The loans are available in Gloucester’s case for frost… …
Farmers have access to new round of funding (7/22/2026) - Local farmers have access to a new round of funding—plus technical assistance—for agricultural best management practices that conserve soil and water, according to a release from the Tidewater Soil and… …
Chesapeake reports $8.1M in second-quarter earnings (7/22/2026) - Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc., the parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, posted second-quarter 2026 earnings of $8,182,181, according to chairman and CEO Jeffrey M. Szyperski. Included… …
Williamsburg ReStore manager (7/22/2026) - Gloucester County native Tony Rowe has been named manager of the Williamsburg ReStore operated by Habitat for Humanity of the Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg. Rowe has more than 30 years… …Food Truck Frenzy Saturday (7/22/2026) - Local food trucks, live music, a boat show, children’s activities and local vendors will meet this Saturday on the Old Page School Grounds on Route 17 as Gloucester County puts… …
Couple starts new business documenting family generations (7/22/2026) - Rebecca Little of Gloucester and her soon-to-be husband Conner Beaufait have introduced a new venture in their photography business. The photographers focus primarily on weddings, family photos and portraits with… …Open Broadband’s fixed-wireless internet comes to an end (7/15/2026) - Open Broadband’s fixed-wireless internet service to residents of Gloucester and Mathews counties ended this week. Open Broadband’s 5G Fixed Wireless Access, Starlink, Wi-Fi, Data Center and managed connectivity services were… …
Open house Sunday at York River Jiu-Jitsu (7/15/2026) - A new business in coming to the Gloucester Court House area and will host an open house this Sunday. York River Jiu-Jitsu is a new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in… …
Zimmerman Marine celebrates 45th anniversary (7/15/2026) - Zimmerman Marine, a full-service marine repair and refit company, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month. Founded by Steve Zimmerman in 1981, the company has grown from its original yard… …Plans underway for Gloucester Wine Festival on Sept. 19 (7/8/2026) - Plans are underway and tickets are available for this fall’s “Wine, Whiskey & Whatnot,” which is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, at the gardens at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester.… …
Planet Fitness offers free membership this summer for teens (7/8/2026) - Thanks to Planet Fitness, area teens can stay fit this summer at no charge. Teens ages 14-19 can register today and work out for free through Aug. 31 at 2,900… …
July 4th baskets (7/8/2026) - The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 75, Gloucester, made and hand-delivered goodie baskets last week to veterans at local residence facilities to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. And they also… …
Helping the Homeless Thrift Store celebrates 5 years (7/8/2026) - Five years ago on July 1, Helping the Homeless Thrift Store opened its doors at 7028 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester, to raise funds to help the homeless population. The… …
Brewed Awakening Café to open soon (7/8/2026) - Brewed Awakening Café, owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team Andrew and Amber McDaniel, will be opening soon on Main Street in Gloucester. Situated between Bangkok Noi and Kelsick Market,… …Model train open house Saturday (7/8/2026) - Rappahannock River Railroaders will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the club’s layouts on Ball Park Road in Deltaville following the group’s regular monthly… …
USDA offers aid to recover from drought (7/1/2026) - Agricultural operations in Virginia have been significantly impacted by the recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover.… …
Agriculture-related laws could affect consumers beginning July 1 (7/1/2026) - Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s advocates worked throughout the 2026 General Assembly session, weighing in on legislation affecting agriculture and farmers. Some of that legislation will have an impact on rural… …
Jam, jelly demonstration at Brent and Becky’s on July 8 (7/1/2026) - Milby Farms will demonstrate “Harvest and Preserve, from Bloom to Spoon” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester Making jams and jellies from fruits and… …
Voting, judging begins Sunday on Main Street window decorating contest (7/1/2026) - Judging and public voting begin Sunday in “This Land is Your Land,” a window decorating contest on Gloucester Main Street sponsored by the Gloucester Main Street Association. Prize categories are… …