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Biz Beat Roundup: Spotsylvania VA Clinic to hold ribbon cutting Friday
New businesses planned at former Jewel Box space; VA clinic opening Friday in Spotsy; Amazon files for permits for large project in Spotsy and Caroline.
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Biz Beat Clips: Hit the Spot Kitchen
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to Hit the Spot Kitchen, which is churning out Caribbean-inspired flavors from Spotsylvania County’s Bowman Center.
Biz Beat Roundup: Dominican-Italian restaurant slated for Canal Quarter
New data center campus proposed near Gari Melchers Belmont in southern Stafford County.
Biz Beat Clips: Change is in the cards at Carl’s
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video shows you the scene at Carl’s Ice Cream in Fredericksburg on re-opening day 2025 (it was Friday, Feb. 14). Watch to see what’s new this season at the iconic ice cream stand.
Biz Beat Roundup: Big-brand store opening soon in Central Park
Construction starts on dog-oriented park and bar; Anticipated store opening in a few weeks in Central Park; Stafford sale eclipses $1 million.
Biz Beat Banter Episode 5: Chris Newman
In this episode: Chris’ love of music, and how he continues to pursue that interest; his thoughts about becoming CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, and his goals for the organization; how he manages his time to take on all the many commitments in his life.
Biz Beat Clips: What’s on the horizon for Stafford?
Stafford County and its economic development prospects/efforts is the subject of this week’s Biz Beat Clips video.
Biz Beat Roundup: $302M land sale closes in Stafford
Site work begins at Mary’s Landing; Mary Washington Healthcare acquires another local medical practice; downtown restaurant ‘steaks’ its claim on ambience
Biz Beat Clips: Monster Mini Golf
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside Monster Mini Golf in North Stafford.
News from The Free Press
‘Grease’ gets a good word: Pay raises for support staff in Stafford schools budget
Teachers also would see pay raises as part of the $503.1 million spending plan.
Fredericksburg City Council approves Technology Overlay District
Votes pave the way for by-right data center development in Celebrate Virginia South.
Lewis paces JM girls to first state tournament appearance in 13 years
Yellow Jackets will host Brentsville in the Region 3B championship game Thursday at 7 p.m.
PHOTO GALLERY: Jackets sting Meridian to advance to state tournament
The James Monroe girls’ basketball team punched a ticket to the Class 3 state tournament with a 54-38 victory over Meridian Tuesday night.
King III hoping to usher in a dynasty at Riverbend
Son of former Caroline standout averaging 15.2 points per game for the Bears, who host Potomac Falls in the Region 5D semifinals Wednesday.