The City of Fredericksburg removed the slave auction block on Friday, June 5, 2020.
City removes Slave Auction Block
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Bill Freehling
Bill Freehling is Fredericksburg's Director of Economic Development and Tourism.
Lafayette Blvd. roundabout project starts
Construction of the roundabout on Lafayette Boulevard near the entrance to Lee Drive and the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park began this week.
Bringing baseball to the ‘Burg
The Virginia Municipal League has an in-depth article in its monthly magazine’s May edition about how Fredericksburg landed a Minor League Baseball team.
New boutique opens in downtown Fredericksburg
A women’s clothing store has opened at 1002 Caroline St., the former location of Cose Belle Boutique, in downtown Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg planning virtual Memorial Day ceremony
This year’s Memorial Day ceremony in the City of Fredericksburg will be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Cork & Table in downtown FXBG pivoted
Many Fredericksburg businesses have had success transitioning their business models amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Below is a video put together by Cork & Table owner Jim Fallon outlining how the Caroline Street restaurant has evolved during these difficult times:
InFirst FCU to open Central Park branch
An Alexandria-based federal credit union in April purchased a former bank branch in Fredericksburg’s Central Park shopping center and plans to open there this summer.
Murals completed at Sunken Well Tavern
The two new murals are now completed outside The Sunken Well Tavern at 720 Littlepage Street.
Contractor selected for Chatham Bridge work
Joseph B. Fay Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa., has been awarded a $17.8 million contract to rehabilitate the Chatham Bridge over the Rappahannock River between Fredericksburg and Stafford County.
New mural up outside Sunken Well Tavern
Well-known local artist Bill Harris has unveiled his latest outdoor mural — this one at The Sunken Well Tavern at 720 Littlepage Street.
Chatham Bridge closing for renovations in late Spring
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing to rehabilitate the State Route 3 Business bridge over the Rappahannock River. Also known as Chatham Bridge, it is a main connection between Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg.
Community Foundation offering relief grants
The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region opened an online grant portal on Monday that allows nonprofits to apply for coronavirus pandemic crisis relief funding through the Community Relief Fund.