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Yorktown, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Yorktown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Yorktown businesses just earned top honors from York County
  • Yorktown teen gymnast brings home major all-around title

Also on today's calendar: Comedy Gloucester | Mobjack Tavern and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Business Notes: Newport News receives teacher retention grant; Virginia Beach architecture firm honored (pilotonline.com) — York County has spotlighted local growth by honoring Primrose School of Yorktown and other nearby businesses for their investment and community impact, with awards presented at Riverwalk Landing. York County schools also benefit as Bethel Manor Elementary secures over $3.2 million for new classrooms and infrastructure, while regional grants, board appointments, and new business openings round out a busy season for Hampton Roads.
   

• 2026 Men's Development Program Eastern and Western Championships conclude, titlists determined • USA Gymnastics (usagym.org) — A Yorktown gymnast, Myles Ford, captured the Level 9 Senior Group B all-around title at the USA Gymnastics Eastern Championships, also winning on still rings. The lengthy results rundown showcases top performers from across the country, but Yorktown readers can take special pride in Ford’s standout performance on the national stage.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Interested in joining a competition dance team that offers the excitement of an award-winning program…without the overwhelm of a large, very late-night studio schedule.
    Our smaller studio environment allows dancers to truly thrive through more individualized attention, stronger technique development, and meaningful… (Nextdoor Edgehill)
  • Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Yorktown. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Yorktown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorktown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newport News

  • Maola Newport News expands plant efficiencies in an evolving dairy landscape (dairyfoods.com)
  • New center in Newport News will help shape Virginia's energy future (vt.edu)
  • Veteran for Peace joins ‘Walk in Their Shoes' for Navy sailor Angelina Resendiz (wavy.com)

Williamsburg

  • Carly Fiorina named CEO of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation after Cliff Fleet retires (13newsnow.com)
  • James City County's new natural playground gives kids a place to be kids (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: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yorktown

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yorktown

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.