To add your event to VisitFred.com, contact Fredericksburg Visitor Center Manager Danelle Rose .

On Monday, the Fredericksburg EDA approved $50,000 in FY 2020 to assist with the construction of the college's planned Allied Health Building at the Locust Grove campus. The facility will bolster Germanna's extremely strong nursing and health-technology programs, which provide training for a significant percentage of the workforce for Mary Washington Hospital and other local healthcare entities. 

The Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon is this Sunday. More than 5,000 people have signed up for the half marathon, and there will be anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 spectators. There will be lots of traffic and congestion on Sunday morning, so here are a few things you should know about road closures.  

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First-year results are positive for the City's three Technology Zone companies operating under five-year performance agreements. QRC Technologies, IST Research and ILM Corporation have been successfully meeting performance agreement requirements outlined in 2017 by Fredericksburg City Council.

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HUB Collective, the City's branding consultant, was in town last week to discuss progress made toward creating a unified brand identity for Fredericksburg. HUB is now halfway through the branding process and expects to finish by the end of July. The brand will include a logo, font, illustrations and photography to create a cohesive presence for the city.

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Construction has begun! W.C. Spratt is now busy at Dixon Park moving earth to build Fredericksburg's new outdoor roller-hockey rink. We are excited about this joint project between the City and the Washington Capitals. Stay tuned for updates. 

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On this week's episode of "Freehling Finds," Bill visits the Fredericksburg Children's Museum in Eagle Village to see the two new interactive exhibits recently introduced at the museum as part of its five-year anniversary celebration.

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"We're proud to support the Fredericksburg area as one of the first Fredanthropists," said Jordan McDaniel Hinkebein, Marketing Director. "Hilldrup has grown alongside the Fredericksburg area over the past 116 years, and it's an honor to give back to the community that has supported us in so many ways. We look forward to the programming and new events the City of Fredericksburg will bring for the enjoyment of our employees, friends and customers here in the area." 

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Word is quickly spreading about the City's Fredanthropist program. Launched last week, Fredanthropists are a unique partnership between the City and area businesses and individuals for the purpose of making a positive impact in the community through financial contributions. 

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Click below to read FAAR's monthly report on the City of Fredericksburg's housing market.

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The Sheetz gas station in Celebrate Virginia South passed its final inspection last week and re-opened this past weekend. The store closed due to a fire on May 5. 

Donnie Tolson, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries' president and CEO, will retire Sept. 4. Under his leadership, the organization is in the third year of a five-year strategic plan that focuses on creating jobs, building relationships with businesses, transitioning individuals to jobs outside Goodwill and providing training not available elsewhere.

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The 1.27-acre pad site is available for sale. It is located between Wegmans and the Fredericksburg Expo Center. Celebrate Virginia South will be home to a multi-use baseball stadium starting in April 2020. Infrastructure is fully completed. Less than one mile from Interstate 95 (Exit 130), within two miles of Mary Washington Hospital, and less than three miles from Historic Downtown Fredericksburg and UMW. Property located in an Opportunity Zone and Tourism Zone.

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