By early November the Visitor Center, that welcomes thousands of visitors annually, will have a new home.
601 Caroline Street – NEW Home to the Visitor Center
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Fredericksburg City News
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City’s Bond Rating Upgraded Ahead of Bond Issuance
As announced during the Tuesday, October 8, 2024 City Council meeting Moody’s Ratings upgraded the City’s General Obligation bond rating from an Aa2 to Aa1, just one notch behind the Moody’s rating of Aaa and first in more than a decade.
City Announces New Director of Community Planning and Building
As officially announced on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 the City of Fredericksburg was proud to publicize the promotion of Mike Craig as the new Director of Fredericksburg’s Community Planning and Building Department.
Ironclad Inn announces Chef Blake Bethem’s arrival
Chef Bethem has been a long standing master of the Fredericksburg culinary scene since 1996. He returns to create perfect pairings at Ironclad Inn.
Meredith Schatz added to Fredericksburg EDA
Local resident Meredith Schatz has been added to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA). Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday, June 25 unanimously appointed Schatz to the EDA. Schatz serves as the Senior Director and Chief of Staff at Education...
Delegate Cole presents Civil Rights Trail resolution to the City & UMW
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Delegate Joshua Cole presented H.R. 420, which passed the House of Delegates on March 8, 2024. This resolution commended the work of the City of Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washington in becoming the forth site in Virginia included in the United States Civil Rights Trail.
Black named chair of Fredericksburg EDA
Local entrepreneur Beth Black will again chair Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) in the fiscal year starting July 1.
Fredericksburg EDA teams up with artists, property owner on mural project
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) facilitated the recent mural project at the Purina Tower in downtown Fredericksburg.
FXBG Sustainability Award winners announced
The City of Fredericksburg’s Clean and Green Commission recently announced the 2024 Sustainability Award winners.
Fredericksburg EDA publishes annual report
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority on Monday adopted its annual report for the 2024 fiscal year (ending June 30).
FXBG’s Marine Corps Historic Half wins accolades
Fredericksburg’s Marine Corps Historic Half has been named the best half marathon in Virginia.
Downtown parking regulations getting updated in FXBG
With the completion of the major construction sites at Riverfront Park and William Square, final parking signage is planned to be installed by the City of Fredericksburg in these two areas by the end of May 2024.