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🌱 Why Yorktown ranks among Virginia’s must-visit destinations for history lovers

Yorktown, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Yorktown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Yorktown ranks among Virginia’s must-visit destinations for history lovers

Also on today's calendar: Yorktown Battle of the Boats and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is always in front of you but can never be seen? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cooler with lots of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 20 Best Places to Visit in Virginia, According to Locals (travelandleisure.com) — Yorktown earns a spot among Virginia’s top destinations, highlighted for its pivotal battlefield where the Revolution effectively ended and its walkable historic area. Visitors are encouraged to tour Yorktown Battlefield, explore the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and relax or dine along the York River at Riverwalk Landing, all within easy reach for local residents hosting guests.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mission Pawsible did a great job on pup earlier today.
    Thank goodness for groomers who can take one dog at a time. I can finally kiss her cause she smells so much better (Nextdoor Edgehill)
  • Check out my new group: Railfanning Williamsburg-Newport News Everyone who is interested is welcome to join.
    Here's the link: https://nextdoor.com/g/9ae5490lt/ (Nextdoor Coventry)
  • York County, VA posted a job opening for Summer Fun Recreation Leader in Yorktown. Apply here.
  • County of York Virginia posted a job opening for Summer Fun Site Supervisor in Yorktown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorktown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newport News

  • Law firm questions Newport News Shipbuilding's new cellphone policy (13newsnow.com)
  • Despite recent rain: Newport News Waterworks continues to urge voluntary conservation efforts on the Peninsula amid ongoing drought conditions (wavy.com)
  • New Kent boys' finish as runners-up at Region 3A Track & Field Championships - (nkccnews.com)

Williamsburg

  • Faith & Values: Pride Month makes room for a bigger and brighter world (pilotonline.com)

Ok Yorktown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The future (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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