Bill Freehling

Bill Freehling is Fredericksburg's Director of Economic Development and Tourism.
I-95 Northbound bridge to reopen in FXBG

I-95 Northbound bridge to reopen in FXBG

The Virginia Department of Transportation will reopen the original Interstate 95 northbound bridge over the Rappahannock River in mid-November, doubling capacity in the Fredericksburg area ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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VRE proposing weekend service

VRE proposing weekend service

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is proposing to start weekend service; allow children 18 and under to ride free; make permanent the current $5 fare for travel between zones 1, 2 and 3; and simplify fare payment.

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Business establishments hit high in FXBG

Business establishments hit high in FXBG

The number of business establishments in the City of Fredericksburg hit a record high in the first quarter of 2023, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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FXBG Parks & Rec wins five awards

FXBG Parks & Rec wins five awards

The City of Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Events was recognized in five areas of excellence at a statewide awards ceremony last week. Over 400 delegates, exhibitors, speakers, and volunteers from around the state gathered at the 70th-annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society in Williamsburg.

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