The median housing sales price in the City of Fredericksburg — and the region as a whole — hit a new high last month.
Fredericksburg housing prices set new mark
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Stuart’s mission to restrict data centers impacting Caroline water project
State senator said he would support drinking water for Bowling Green residents, but is not in support of the plan to withdraw from the Rappahannock River for business growth.
River Rock Outfitter planning two new spaces
A downtown Fredericksburg specialty outdoor retailer is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this week with some big moves.
First Watch also planning Fredericksburg location
Cosner’s Corner won’t be the only Fredericksburg-area location for a popular restaurant chain.Â
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 7
New location for FLS; Sheetz planned in Spotsylvania; popular diner opening this week in Fredericksburg; longtime area business closes.
Hyperion Espresso vandalized, remains open
Around 3 a.m. Monday, Fredericksburg police got a call about a man wearing a trash bag and breaking windows at the downtown coffee shop.
Indoor pickleball facility opens in Spotsylvania
The region’s first indoor facility dedicated exclusively to pickleball has opened in Spotsylvania County.
Da Vinci 5 a surgical renaissance for Mary Washington Healthcare
MWHC has been using robotics in surgery since 2008, but lately the healthcare system has stepped up its investment and training in the equipment.
See which houses sold locally last week (Oct. 22-29)
A three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom lakefront house in the Lake of the Woods was the highest-price house this week at $1.35 million.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 30
Opening date announced for popular restaurant.
Patient First planned near Alum Spring in Fredericksburg
The facility, which could open as soon as 2026, is slated for a currently vacant commercial pad site in front of the Fredericksburg Park neighborhood.
Bowman Center gets new digs, craft brews as part of revitalization
Former home to cellophane plant adds a brewery, 250-unit apartment.
More large downtown Fredericksburg properties changing hands
Two large buildings in the center of downtown Fredericksburg are for sale, continuing a recent trend in the market.
Central Park sign getting refreshed, slightly reduced in size
The Central Park sign off Interstate 95 in Fredericksburg is getting a refresh.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 23
One restaurant opens on Lafayette Boulevard, one closes in Cosner’s Corner.
Walmart reigns as regional grocery leader
Walmart captured about 20.1 percent of the Fredericksburg-area grocery market, while Giant placed second with 15.1 percent.
When unwanted smoke threatened his business, BBQ entrepreneur didn’t stall payroll
Fire closed down Dickey’s Barbeque Pit but didn’t extinguish owner’s generosity.
Biz Beat Clips: Whittingham turns 30
On this week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips, Bob Whittingham talks about his store’s 30th anniversary.
Data center construction already underway in region
Data center campuses in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties are believed to be the first two with shovels in ground across the Fredericksburg region.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 16
City gets updated bond rating from Moody’s, UMW gets a new CFO.
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