July 15, 2026
Colonial Beach
COLONIAL BEACH IN EARLY PLANNING PHASE FOR NORTH SHORE REPAIRS
Residents of Colonial Beach have had something of a front-row seat to shoreline decay over its long life as a community. Nowhere is this better displayed than at the shore on the northern side of Colonial Avenue, where some areas are now below the waterline of the Potomac. The Town has been well aware of the problem but has been missing the necessary resources to make fixing the issue possible. That appears set to change.
Colonial Beach Town Manager Talks Importance of VA250
As this is the year of our nation’s 250th birthday, the Northern Neck has leaned into its deep historical resources as part of a program called VA250. The Colonial Beach Town Manager included a presentation on this during last week’s Town Council meeting.
Commemorating Juneteenth at growing Colonial Beach event
For the last five years, since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, there has been a gathering in Colonial Beach at Town Hill Park. Over the years, attendance has grown as more vendors and local institutions set up their tents.
Colonial Beach Celebrates 75th Annual Potomac River Festival
By: Richard Burrell Colonial Beach has done much to brand itself as the “Playground of the Potomac,” and last week saw the town more than… Login to continue reading Login…
Colonial Beach amends zoning regs for coffee
It appears a coffee roasting operation will be coming to Colonial Beach.
Colonial Beach & Montross raise water rates
Water is becoming more costly in the Northern Neck. Last month, both Montross and Colonial Beach town councils decided to raise their water rates.
Veteran Starts Garden at Rehab Center
At the Westmoreland Rehab Center in Colonial Beach, a 76-year-old Army veteran decided to stave off boredom with a productive pursuit— growing a garden.
Celebration & fireworks coming in June
The Northern Neck has many links to the historic origins of the country. In honor of the nation’s 250 anniversary, Stratford Hall will be hosting a major event on the 6th and 7th of June–Virginia Resolved–celebrating a precursor to the Declaration of Independence.