Community Foundation seeks applicants for historic preservation grants

Feb 22, 2021

by Bill Freehling in All Articles

Regional historic preservation organizations are invited to apply for grants from the Virginia Heritage Fund at The Community Foundation. Examples of eligible organizations are those involved with the collection and preservation of historic local documents and making history more broadly accessible.

group of marathon runners and pedestrians with flags and banners

Virtual events offered for Historic Half

Feb 22, 2021

by Bill Freehling in All Articles

The annual Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg will be virtual again this year due to COVID-19, but the marathon organization has come up with some fun ways for runners to participate.

Discounted Fredericksburg restaurant gift cards still available

Feb 22, 2021

by Bill Freehling in Business News

Discounted gift cards for numerous Fredericksburg restaurants that participated in a recent Winter Restaurant Week promotion remain on sale at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center and at FXBGLoveLocal.com — and the deal just got better than ever.

Discount gift card program for gyms starting soon

Feb 18, 2021

by Bill Freehling in Economic Development Authority

Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority has come up with a way to help local residents get fit, score a great deal doing so, and support a sector hit hard by COVID-19.

FredNats to open season in Fredericksburg on May 11

Feb 18, 2021

by Bill Freehling in All Articles

The Fredericksburg Nationals will officially start breaking in their brand-new ballpark May 11.

Former laundry facility sold, available for lease

Feb 17, 2021

by Bill Freehling in Business News

The former home of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries’ (RGI) commercial laundry business in Fredericksburg’s Battlefield Industrial Park has been sold, and the 24,000-square-foot building is now available for lease.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change opens in Fredericksburg

Feb 16, 2021

by Bill Freehling in Business News

The new Valvoline Instant Oil Change facility off Fall Hill Avenue at 1075 Hospitality Lane in Fredericksburg’s Celebrate Virginia South development opened this week.