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Biz Beat Roundup: Area housing prices hit new high
Also inside: Additional tenants announced for Thornburg project, area commercial Realtor receives distinction, rezoning requested in Stafford
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Biz Beat Banter: Dr. Maithreyi Sarma
Bill sits down with Dr. Maithreyi Sarma, a hematologist and medical oncologist for Mary Washington Healthcare.
Biz Beat Clips: Amazon in Stafford, Part Two
This week, we wrap up a two-part series taking viewers inside Amazon’s two large Stafford warehouses on Centreport Parkway.
Biz Beat Roundup: Two area banks officially tie up
Also inside: Major project under way adjacent to Kalahari, area businessman re-appointed to UMW board, Under Armour opening area store
Biz Beat Banter: Dietmar Weselin
This week on Biz Beat Banter, we sit down with Dietmar Weselin, who grew up in Germany during World War II, made his way to the United States and Fredericksburg, became a business success and now gives of his time and talents to support wounded members of the U.S. military.
Biz Beat Clips: Amazon in Stafford, Part One
This week, we kick off a two-part series taking viewers inside Amazon’s two large warehouses on Centreport Parkway in Stafford County. This week features the company’s cross-dock facility, which is the beginning of the journey for many Amazon packages.
Biz Beat Roundup: A hole in one for downtown? Bagel business coming to Caroline Street
Also inside: Downtown bakery profiled in Southern Living, area lodging establishment receives recognition, 116 home sales reported in region
Biz Beat Banter: Tommy Mitchell
Longtime Fredericksburg real estate investor Tommy Mitchell is the guest on this week’s edition of the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Mitchell discusses how he first got involved with downtown real estate investing, how the market has evolved during his decades-long career, and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Gardening Gays Farm
This week we take you to Gardening Gays Farm in King George County, a 27-acre farm and store run by husbands Kevin Graham and Dragan Kurbalija. The business has been named “Best of the Best” in King George for two years running.
News from The Free Press
NTSB report: Bus continued for nearly half a mile after first colliding with traffic in work zone
Report: Work zone for overnight paving closed two lanes, right shoulder at time of incident.
PHOTOS: Juneteenth 2026: Celebrate the Storytellers
Market Square celebration recognizes emancipation and contributions of Black Americans.
GOP hopefuls in Virginia’s 7th District talk data centers, legislative priorities
Republicans Philip Harding, Doug Ollivant and Rick Smithers appeared at a candidate forum on Wednesday night in Fredericksburg.
Caroline Planning Commission recommends solar ordinance before new state law takes effect
A new state law takes effect on July 1 that would permit a battery storage facility by-right if it accompanies a solar project.
Virginia House, Senate to meet Monday as budget deadline inches closer
State budget negotiators reportedly reach tentative, unofficial deal.