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Biz Beat Roundup: Longtime local business closing soon
Also inside: New use proposed for former Marquee Cinemas property in Spotsylvania, Patient First project to start soon in Fredericksburg, local housing prices continue to increase
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Biz Beat Banter: M.C. Morris
This week we sit down with M.C. Morris, who has spent most of her career extolling the virtues of the Fredericksburg region to businesses and visitors.
Biz Beat Clips: Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness
This week we visit Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness in Spotsylvania to learn more about how the closing of another local yoga studio led to the business’ beginnings.
Biz Beat Roundup: William Street project taking shape
Also inside: Thai restaurant opens in Fredericksburg, frozen-yogurt store to close, data centers and warehouses proposed in Thornburg
Biz Beat Banter: Gabe and Scarlett Pons
This week we hear from Ponshop owners Gabe and Scarlett Pons about their decision to move from NYC to Fredericksburg to open their business, how the business has evolved and how it is to run a business with one’s spouse.
Biz Beat Clips: Locavore opens on William Street
This week we talk to Chef Dan Perron about his new restaurant in Downtown Fredericksburg: Locavore.
Biz Beat Roundup: Construction picks up on Princess Anne/Fall Hill corridor
Also inside: Mary Washington Healthcare acquires pediatric practice, fire temporarily closes downtown restaurant, homebuilder acquires 747 acres in Stafford
Biz Beat Banter: Doug Stewart
This week’s episode features local financial advisor Doug Stewart discussing his career, philanthropy, and personal challenges.
Biz Beat Clips: A look inside a William Street live-work unit
The new owners of the building at 541 William St. in Downtown Fredericksburg have opened three businesses inside the structure, which also serves as their home.
News from The Free Press
Crossing off a goal: King George resident competes in Masters CrossFit Games
Debi Bernardes, 67, placed 14th in the 65-69 age group.
Spotsylvania NAACP hosting two upcoming candidate forums
A forum for local candidates will be held Sept. 29, while a state forum will take place Oct. 13.
One juvenile shot in Spotsylvania Monday evening, another youth in custody
Victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It’s Catell and Evans in race for Falmouth District supervisor
No matter who wins, voters will pick a new supervisor, as incumbent Meg Bohmke isn’t seeking re-election.
On the Agenda, Sept. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.