Josh Summits named Fredericksburg’s new director of economic development and tourism.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
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LISTEN: Thursday is Virginia Intern Day
Antoinette Jenkins is Director of the Rappahannock Work and Learn Collaborative housed at UMW.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative warns about a scam
Scam is about solar panel installation.
From ‘money pit’ to Main Street attraction: inside the renovation of historic Bowling Green home
The House on Main Street, originally a 1737 construction, is already drawing guests as an Airbnb.
Clean and Green Commission issues sustainability awards
This year, 31 businesses received the honor, which takes into account environmentally-friendly practices.
WATCH: (Update)- River Rock Outfitter wins national award
From River Rock: We won the Grassroots Specialty Outdoor Award for Community Support.
United Way program empowers women by teaching financial independence
Women’s mentoring program launches a second session in July.
Area gas prices again on the rise
Triple A Mid-Atlantic says Virginia’s gas price average of $3.47 is up six cents in a week, down four cents in the past month and is 16 cents higher than it was leading into Memorial Day weekend a year ago.
Mary Washington Healthcare opens new facility at Embrey Mill
New medical building open on Wonder Road.
Yellen visits Stafford as part of effort to ensure rural areas no longer lag behind with broadband access
Secretary of Treasury visits Stafford to tout broadband project as part of Biden administration’s ‘Investing in America Agenda.’
The Buc-ee’s stops here? Stafford residents put off by potential gas giant
While official discussions remain months off, popular fuel and convenience store chain is already stirring up opposition.
King George supervisors pondering county’s support of Fredericksburg Regional Alliance
Board transfers all but $1 of FRA funds to a contingency fund.
A grocery list of demands: Fredericksburg Food Co-op employees unionize
A group of employees known as Fredericksburg United Cooperators want better pay, freedom of political expression.
Open house Wednesday to discuss new King George data center project
Representative for developer says it wants to be ‘transparent’ and ‘collaborative’ with King George officials and community members.
Freehling to step down as Fredericksburg’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism
Freehling, who has worked for the city for nearly 10 years, wrote that his last day on the job is June 25.
Spirited newcomer Ironclad Inn combines ‘bourbon gene,’ historical DNA
Downstairs bourbon lounge opens Saturday at the historic Kenmore Inn site.
Six Fredericksburg-area employers receive V-TOP internship award
The annual award celebrates Virginia employers who provide high-quality internships to students.
Rappahannock United Way to provide free tax prep service
Taxpayers with a household income of $80,000 or less are eligible for organization’s Prosper Taxes service.
Youngkin, AWS announce data center investment in Fredericksburg region
Planned centers in Caroline, Stafford, Spotsylvania and Louisa counties are part of a $35 billion investment.
2024 local real estate market
Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors say total volume, price, and units all up
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