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Six in Fredericksburg area make Virginia 500 list
Six Fredericksburg-area business leaders are on an annually published list of 500 influential Virginians.
UMW earns two leading college rankings
The University of Mary Washington has earned rankings in recent editions of Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review.
Paul’s Bakery ranked among top D.C.-area bakeries
WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses in Washington, Maryland and Virginia that serve baked goods. Out of hundreds of restaurants and eateries, Paul’s Bakery in Fredericksburg ranked no. 8.
Fredericksburg breweries racking up accolades
It’s been a good month for Fredericksburg breweries.
Fredericksburg recognized for river stewardship
The City of Fredericksburg is honored to have recently received the Friends of the Rappahannock’s 2021 River Steward Award.
Collage Spa, Ageless Aesthetics named among best in NoVA
Two Fredericksburg businesses are included in Northern Virginia Magazine’s annual list of the best spas in the region.
Benny Vitali’s named one of best pizza places in NoVA
Benny Vitali’s on Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg has been named as one of the 20-best pizza restaurants in Northern Virginia.
Fredericksburg featured as destination in No. Va. magazine
Northern Virginia Magazine recently featured Fredericksburg — calling it a destination most worthy of visit.
Agora Downtown named one of the 30 Best Coffee Shops in the Southeast
RAVE Reviews has named Fredericksburg coffee shop Agora Downtown one of the 30 Best Coffee Shops in the Southeast. Not only that but they were one of only three from Virginia to be on the list.
Joshua Lawrence Salon awarded one of the Best Salons of 2022
Northern Virginia Magazine awards Joshua Lawrence Salon one of the Best Salons of 2022. Final winners will be announced in their June issue.
Fahrenheit 132 named one of America’s most-romantic restaurants
Downtown Fredericksburg restaurant Fahrenheit 132 has been named as one of the 100 most-romantic restaurants in the United States.
Allman’s named one of best D.C. barbecue restaurants
Longtime Fredericksburg staple Allman’s Bar-B-Q has been named as one of the best barbecue restaurants in the Washington area.













