U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 “Best Colleges” with the University of Mary Washington tying for No. 9 on the list and tying for No. 132 in national liberal arts.
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Ironclad Inn announces Chef Blake Bethem’s arrival
Chef Bethem has been a long standing master of the Fredericksburg culinary scene since 1996. He returns to create perfect pairings at Ironclad Inn.
Sharon E. Schmidt named President of the Board of Directors for The Community Foundation
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce that Sharon E. Schmidt, a senior associate in commercial brokerage in their Fredericksburg office, has been named President of the Board of Directors for The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region (CFRRR).
Foode is awarded “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant
Today Foode was announced as one of the 2024 recipients of the American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant program.
University of Mary Washington continues recognition in Fiske Guide to Colleges
The 2025 Fiske Guide to Colleges has again listed the University of Mary Washington as one of the “best and most interesting” schools. The guide reviews just over 300 universities and colleges in the U.S.
Agora Downtown awarded “Backing Small Businesses” grant
Announced in June, Agora was awarded $10,000 by American Express and Main Street America through the Backing Small Businesses grant program.
Ernisha Hall appointed to Virginia African American Advisory Board
On Monday, the VA Black Chamber of Commerce announced their President and CEO, Ernisha Hall was appointed to the Virginia African American Advisory Board for a four-year term.
Meredith Schatz added to Fredericksburg EDA
Local resident Meredith Schatz has been added to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA). Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday, June 25 unanimously appointed Schatz to the EDA. Schatz serves as the Senior Director and Chief of Staff at Education...
Rebellion named in Nine of the South’s Best Whiskey Bars
Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Grill, located at 309 William Street, is listed as one of “Nine of the South’s Best Whiskey Bars” by Garden & Gun.
Fahrenheit 132 receives a Best of Award of Excellence
Downtown Fredericksburg restaurant Fahrenheit 132 has been recognized as a 2024 Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.
City of FXBG maintains solid bond ratings
The City intends to borrow roughly $75 million to fund a new middle school, storm water and sanitary sewer infrastructure upgrades, and to advance work on a new fire station.
UMW earns two leading college rankings
The University of Mary Washington has earned rankings in recent editions of Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review.













