UMW receives ‘transformational’ gift

UMW receives ‘transformational’ gift

Mar 10, 2023by Bill Freehling in All Articles

The University of Mary Washington has received a $30 million gift – the largest in the institution’s 115-year history.

FredNats Open House this Saturday, March 11th

FredNats Open House this Saturday, March 11th

The FredNats Open House is the first opportunity this year to purchase Single Game tickets.

Nominations now open for FXBG Wall of Honor

Nominations now open for FXBG Wall of Honor

Mar 6, 2023by Bill Freehling in All Articles

Fredericksburg’s Memorials Advisory Commission is seeking nominations to the City Wall of Honor for 2023.

New and improved patio coming soon to Renato’s

New and improved patio coming soon to Renato’s

Mar 6, 2023by Bill Freehling in All Articles

A beautiful new outdoor patio is expected to open at Ristorante Renato in downtown Fredericksburg in the coming weeks. 

Sprelly: A local peanut butter store with a lot of heart

Sprelly: A local peanut butter store with a lot of heart

Mar 2, 2023by Ryan Cudahy in Business News

Sprelly has set up shop at 1501 Princess Anne St. in Fredericksburg’s Canal Quarter District.

Enjoy promotional nights with the Fredericksburg Nationals

Enjoy promotional nights with the Fredericksburg Nationals

Feb 21, 2023by Ryan Cudahy in Entertainment, Kid Fun

Enjoy promotional nights with the Fredericksburg Nationals this season, which kicks off April 7.

Anthem, MWHC sign network agreements

Anthem, MWHC sign network agreements

Feb 21, 2023by Bill Freehling in All Articles

Mary Washington Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have completed agreements that ensure continued participation of all Mary Washington Healthcare facilities and providers in Anthem’s commercial, affiliated-HMO, HealthKeepers Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage networks.

Civil Rights Trail to be unveiled Thursday

Civil Rights Trail to be unveiled Thursday

Feb 17, 2023by Bill Freehling in All Articles

The City of Fredericksburg on Thursday (Feb. 23) is set to unveil its Civil Rights Trail: “Freedom, a Work in Progress.” The three-mile walking trail guides participants through post-Civil War history, drawing together the stories – one never-before-heard testimony at a time – of Fredericksburg-area people and places that have helped shape the civil rights narrative.

Ownership changing at Sammy T’s

Ownership changing at Sammy T’s

Feb 17, 2023by Bill Freehling in Business News

Iconic downtown restaurant Sammy T’s will soon have a new owner.

Local restaurateur opens Tappahannock eatery

Local restaurateur opens Tappahannock eatery

Feb 15, 2023by Bill Freehling in All Articles

Luigi Castiglia, longtime owner of downtown Fredericksburg staple Castiglia’s, has opened a restaurant in a well-known location in downtown Tappahannock.