Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved two proposed economic development projects planned in the City.
City Council approves two economic development projects in FXBG
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Bill Freehling
Bill Freehling is Fredericksburg's Director of Economic Development and Tourism.
City of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg EDA, and UMW Athletics partner on Sports Tourism
The City of Fredericksburg (City), the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the University of Mary Washington’s (UMW) Athletics Department are partnering to bring in more sports tourism events and drive room nights to city hotels.
Ribbon-cutting celebrates new I-95 lanes
Virginia and local elected officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the imminent opening of three additional Interstate 95 lanes through Fredericksburg and Stafford County.
UMW to host NCAA soccer tournament this weekend
Mary Washington (18-1-2) will host a four-team sectional and play Washington College in the tournament third round.
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.
Raising Cane’s now open in FXBG
One of the most-anticipated restaurant openings in Fredericksburg happened Halloween morning.
Mama’s Fried Chicken Co. coming to FXBG
A fast-food restaurant called Mama’s Fried Chicken Co. is planned along State Route 3 in Fredericksburg.
Bello Manzo coming to Caroline Street
A restaurant featuring hot Italian sandwiches is planned on the 700 block of Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
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.
Academy Sports + Outdoors opening Oct. 2
Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its new Fredericksburg store on Monday, Oct. 2.
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.
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.