The City Council advances on pursuit of 2035 sustainability goals with recent budget actions by funding a new Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, purchasing new Police hybrid vehicles, and supporting an Energy Services Contract for government and school buildings.
Bill Freehling
Blue Cow Ice Cream opening Thursday in downtown FXBG
The Blue Cow Ice Cream shop in downtown Fredericksburg will open Thursday (July 1).
Revamped First Fridays coming this fall
First Fridays in downtown Fredericksburg will look a little different this fall, and the organization spearheading it is looking for people to help.
HFFI receives large land donation
The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Inc. (HFFI) will receive gifts of three plots of land in Spotsylvania County totaling more than 12 acres.
Great July 4th on tap in FXBG
There are an array of family-friendly activities on tap for July 4th in and around Fredericksburg this year.
Bakery and cafe opening along Princess Anne
Ike & Rita’s Bakery and Cafe will take over the front of the space at 1517 Princess Anne Street inside the Canal Quarter District art studio.
Riphean invests in cyber-security firm
A new downtown Fredericksburg-based firm is investing in a company focused on cyber-security education.
Lowe’s to expand Fredericksburg store
The home improvement giant submitted plans to the City of Fredericksburg to build a 3,000-square-foot expansion on the northeast side of the existing building.
Beth Black reappointed to FXBG EDA
City Council at its Tuesday night meeting named Black to a second four-year term
Eghtessad featured in UMW magazine
Our very own Lily Eghtessad was featured in the latest edition of the University of Mary Washington magazine.
Owners of Foode/Mercantile take over 718 Venue
The owners of Foode/Mercantile announced that they have taken over the 718 Venue at 718 Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
UMW opens ghost kitchen on campus
A “ghost” kitchen has opened on the University of Mary Washington campus.