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Foode is awarded “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant
Today Foode was announced as one of the 2024 recipients of the American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant program.
University of Mary Washington continues recognition in Fiske Guide to Colleges
The 2025 Fiske Guide to Colleges has again listed the University of Mary Washington as one of the “best and most interesting” schools. The guide reviews just over 300 universities and colleges in the U.S.
Agora Downtown awarded “Backing Small Businesses” grant
Announced in June, Agora was awarded $10,000 by American Express and Main Street America through the Backing Small Businesses grant program.
ABC 7’s Kidd O’Shea Discovers the Charm of Fredericksburg for Good Morning Washington
Last week, WJLA ABC 7‘s Kidd O’Shea visited Fredericksburg to film segments for upcoming Fredericksburg Fridays episodes on Good Morning Washington. His visit highlighted the charm and historical significance of our beloved city. From strolling down Caroline Street to exploring iconic landmarks on the trolley, Kidd O’Shea captured the essence of what makes Fredericksburg a must-visit destination.
Local Business Helps Virginia Get Saucier!
Attention citizens of the Commonwealth – you can now ramp up your flavor game! A local small business, located on Caroline Street, will now have three amazing sauces selling in all 276 Food Lion Stores in Virginia.
Ernisha Hall appointed to Virginia African American Advisory Board
On Monday, the VA Black Chamber of Commerce announced their President and CEO, Ernisha Hall was appointed to the Virginia African American Advisory Board for a four-year term.
UMW Installs Five New Fredericksburg Civil Rights Wayside Panels on Campus
The University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg unveiled five new Fredericksburg Civil Rights Wayside Panels installed on campus, on Tuesday, July 16.
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,...
Rebellion named in Nine of the South’s Best Whiskey Bars
Rebellion Bourbon Bar & Grill, located at 309 William Street, is listed as one of “Nine of the South’s Best Whiskey Bars” by Garden & Gun.
Fahrenheit 132 receives a Best of Award of Excellence
Downtown Fredericksburg restaurant Fahrenheit 132 has been recognized as a 2024 Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.
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.