The construction of Fredericksburg’s long-awaited Riverfront Park will begin in late February. Last November, City Council awarded a contract for construction of the park to Athena Construction.
Construction of Riverfront Park to begin
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Bill Freehling
Bill Freehling is Fredericksburg's Director of Economic Development and Tourism.
Jackson named FREDericksburg Regional Transit director
Jamie Jackson has been named director of FREDericksburg Regional Transit. Jackson comes to FRED from Hampton Roads Transit, where she has served as Director of Transit Development since October 2016. She previously served as Deputy Executive Director of the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority.
FredNats to announce partnership with Germanna
The Fredericksburg Nationals will announce an important community partnership with Germanna Community College at a press conference on Wednesday, February 26 at 11 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center.
Catullo named UMW athletic director
After a comprehensive, months-long national search, the University of Mary Washington has named Patrick Catullo ’95 its new director of athletics.
Oak View Group to operate Fredericksburg Expo Center
Oak View Group Facilities, a leader in providing live content and operating entertainment and sports facilities, will begin operating and managing the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center and booking entertainment at the soon-to-open new ballpark in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg taking proposals for area plans
The City of Fredericksburg is taking proposals from land-use and urban planning firms who can help shape future plans for three areas of the City.
Fredericksburg region leads Virginia in job growth
The Fredericksburg region is adding jobs at a faster pace than anywhere else in Virginia, according to a recent study by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
BBQ restaurant coming to downtown Fredericksburg
A barbecue restaurant is coming to the former Happy Clam location at 1017 Sophia St. in downtown Fredericksburg.
Downtown restaurant Kybecca to close March 16
The owners of Kybecca, a staple of the downtown Fredericksburg dining scene for 15 years, have decided to close the restaurant at 402 William St.
IST Research wins $100 million contract
Fredericksburg-based government contractor IST Research has been awarded a $100 million contract to support the U.S. Department of State. Below is the text of the news release from Govconwire.com: IST Research has received a potential $99.7M contract to provide...
Bagel shop set to knead its way onto Caroline Street
With the eclectic food and dining offerings to be found in downtown Fredericksburg, it’s hard to imagine that something could have been missing. However, for the hardcore foodie, it has been evident for quite some time that Fredericksburg lacked – of all things – a...
Downtown library theater expanded to hold 220 people
An expanded theater at the downtown Fredericksburg library (1201 Caroline St.) will be unveiled during a free and public ribbon-cutting event at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30.