Courtney is as busy as you can BEE…. She buzzes around as a new-ish member of the Parks, Recreation and Events (PRE) Team. Her job is the E part of the title – Courtney Mersiowsky is the Superintendent of Special Events.
Janette Holland’s company name speaks volumes about herself, her spirituality, and her work. “Blessed Hands” was established in March of 2017, lives locally.
Back before Eagle Village, when we called it “The Park and Shop,” there weren’t a robust number of restaurant options in Fredericksburg. In the 80’s – The Parthenon Restaurant was a staple and a favorite among college students and families. A beautiful Greek-inspired mural adorned the wall, and the amazing smell of Greek and Italian dishes, drifted out the door…and the Pizza was simply amazing! And by the way, it still is!
Tuesday night, the City Council’s Work Session began with a visit to Oberle Academy. The Academy serves special need students from the region and works with 22 area businesses for job placement. The Academy boasts a 98% graduation rate and believes in the power and potential of all students.
Dr. Gaila Sims was recently promoted to Vice President of Programs and Interpretation for the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM). She was hired by FAM, to fill a position created in 2022, Curator of African American History. This position is co-funded by the City of Fredericksburg. She is still doing this important work in addition to her new responsibilities at the Museum.
A year’s worth of events leading up to this weekend – Saturday, November 23 and Sunday November 24 – are reaching a crescendo – and EVERYONE is invited! Fredericksburg’s culminating commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of General Lafayette’s visit to the young America in 1824 – is finally here.
The Monumental Vision Campaign for the preservation and restoration of the Mary Washington Monument site is currently underway.
When you start to thank people, you run the risk of forgetting someone. It’s risky. The eminent move of the Visitor Center, planned for next week, is possible through the efforts of hundreds of people.
By early November the Visitor Center, that welcomes thousands of visitors annually, will have a new home.
UMW hosts a Small Business Development Center – the SBDC. The UMW SBDC provides abundant services to a LARGE region including the Greater Fredericksburg Area, Northern Neck and the Middle Peninsula.
On Wednesday, Oct 2, the newest FXBG Pizza experience rolled onto the saucy scene, crust first – and its going deep! YMMAS Pizza, is east side, deep dish, Chicago-style pizza. The videos you can find on line makes my heart beat a little faster.
What inspires the owners of one of the newest restaurants in the region? The Rappahannock River! The Port Oysteria and Brewery now known for the wonderful seafood it produces – and is a reminder of the robust commerce, when Fredericksburg was one of the busiest ports in the country.