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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.
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.