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Academy Sports + Outdoors opening Oct. 2
Academy Sports + Outdoors will open its new Fredericksburg store on Monday, Oct. 2.
Business establishments hit high in FXBG
The number of business establishments in the City of Fredericksburg hit a record high in the first quarter of 2023, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
FXBG Parks & Rec wins five awards
The City of Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Events was recognized in five areas of excellence at a statewide awards ceremony last week. Over 400 delegates, exhibitors, speakers, and volunteers from around the state gathered at the 70th-annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society in Williamsburg.
Fredericksburg EDA launches grant program
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) has launched a formal grant program for businesses and nonprofits in the City of Fredericksburg.
OBO Pizza now open in Central Park
A brick-oven pizza restaurant has opened in Fredericksburg’s Central Park shopping center.
Showroom, office planned on Cowan Boulevard
A local home-contractor plans an office and showroom at the former home of Encore Home Gallery at 3110 Cowan Blvd. in Fredericksburg.
Cold Stone Creamery opens in Central Park
A popular ice cream franchise recently opened in Fredericksburg’s Central Park shopping center.
New restaurant planned at former O’Charley’s
A Korean barbecue and hot pot restaurant is planned at the former O'Charley's location in Fredericksburg's Central Park shopping center. KPOT, a...
FredNats release 2024 schedule
The Fredericksburg Nationals have released the 2024 schedule.
Riverfront Park improvements planned this fall
The City’s planned improvements to Riverfront Park are continuing to move forward, with the public restrooms nearing the final planning stages.
Jewelers opening and moving on Caroline Street
Fredericksburg Jeweler has relocated on Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg, and another specialized jeweler is moving into their former space.
City Vino moving to Hanover House
Downtown Fredericksburg wine shop City Vino plans to open this fall in a new building across the street from Riverfront Park.