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FXBG Parks & Rec wins five awards

FXBG Parks & Rec wins five awards

The City of Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Events was recognized in five areas of excellence at a statewide awards ceremony last week. Over 400 delegates, exhibitors, speakers, and volunteers from around the state gathered at the 70th-annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society in Williamsburg.

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Building a memorial on the Auction Block Site

Building a memorial on the Auction Block Site

Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM), has presented a proposed plan to City Council for the former site of the Auction Block at the corner of William and Charles streets.

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Fredericksburg EDA 2022 annual report

Fredericksburg EDA 2022 annual report

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) was busy in 2022, investing nearly $2 million to foster economic development and tourism activity in the City of Fredericksburg.

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