The Fredericksburg Nationals are planning a large fireworks show the evening of the 4th at the new stadium next to the Fredericksburg Expo Center.
FredNats planning fireworks show at new stadium
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Bill Freehling
Bill Freehling is Fredericksburg's Director of Economic Development and Tourism.
Susan Richey appointed to FXBG EDA
Susan Richey was appointed to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority on Tuesday night.
New Jewish student center completed at UMW
A new Jewish student center on the campus of University of Mary Washington has now been completed.
Tree Fredericksburg holds tree giveaway
Tree Fredericksburg, in partnership with Bartlett Tree Experts and Friends of the Rappahannock, gave away 1,000 free trees on June 6.
Chatham Bridge to close June 22
The Route 3 Business bridge over the Rappahannock River, also known as Chatham Bridge, will close to traffic for an improvement project beginning on Monday, June 22.
City removes Slave Auction Block
The City of Fredericksburg removed the slave auction block on Friday, June 5, 2020.
Lafayette Blvd. roundabout project starts
Construction of the roundabout on Lafayette Boulevard near the entrance to Lee Drive and the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park began this week.
Bringing baseball to the ‘Burg
The Virginia Municipal League has an in-depth article in its monthly magazine’s May edition about how Fredericksburg landed a Minor League Baseball team.
New boutique opens in downtown Fredericksburg
A women’s clothing store has opened at 1002 Caroline St., the former location of Cose Belle Boutique, in downtown Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg planning virtual Memorial Day ceremony
This year’s Memorial Day ceremony in the City of Fredericksburg will be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Cork & Table in downtown FXBG pivoted
Many Fredericksburg businesses have had success transitioning their business models amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Below is a video put together by Cork & Table owner Jim Fallon outlining how the Caroline Street restaurant has evolved during these difficult times:
InFirst FCU to open Central Park branch
An Alexandria-based federal credit union in April purchased a former bank branch in Fredericksburg’s Central Park shopping center and plans to open there this summer.