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City to unveil panel recognizing 1950 Walker-Grant High School graduates
The City of Fredericksburg on Thursday, February 10 will unveil a historical panel commemorating the Walker–Grant High School demonstration that occurred in June 1950.
Downtown Greens purchases 56-acre property
Fredericksburg-based nonprofit Downtown Greens closed this week on the purchase of a 56-acre property in the City’s industrial park.
Scan & Love Promotion receives Merit Award
Fredericksburg VA Main Street Inc. received a 2021 Virginia Main Street Merit Award for Best Downtown Business Promotion for its Scan & LOVE promotion.
Educator honored with Riverfront Park sculpture
Wonderful story about the new statue in Riverfront Park honoring Linda Pisenti.
Northern Virginia magazine features Fahrenheit 132
Acclaimed downtown Fredericksburg restaurant Fahrenheit 132 is featured in a recent edition of Northern Virginia magazine.
Marker for Freedom Rides unveiled at ceremony
The University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg on Wednesday unveiled a historical marker commemorating Fredericksburg as the first stop of the Freedom Rides on May 4, 1961.
Aspetto announces new aviation service
Fredericksburg-based Aspetto has been awarded a GSA contract to provide a new air-charter service for federal government agencies called Aspetto Aviation.
FredNats featured in Ballpark Guide
MLB.com has a great overview of our new FredNats Ballpark.
Fredericksburg recognized as runner-friendly community
The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) recently announced that Fredericksburg’s status as a “Runner Friendly Community” has been extended for another five years.
La Petite Auberge celebrating 40th anniversary
For the past 40 years, La Petite Auberge has been a well-loved gathering place for authentic French cuisine.
Virginia Living announces Made in Virginia Awards
Fredericksburg businesses make some amazing products, and we want to be sure our businesses get the credit they deserve in Virginia Living’s 10th-annual Made in Virginia Awards.
Fredericksburg one of fastest-growing Virginia localities
The City of Fredericksburg was one of the fastest-growing localities in Virginia over the past decade, according to a recent analysis.