City Council on Tuesday formally accepted a generous donation from Cullen Land Corporation (whose principal is Mary Jane O'Neill) of approximately 5 acres off Fall Hill Avenue. The land will help provide access into a planned public park.
Here is a great article that recently ran in The Washington Post about Fredericksburg's "Trail to Freedom." (It showcases one of the region's many heritage tourism assets, the importance of which is described in an
FLS editorial that ran today.)
Public hearing planned on Frederick Street project
Several matters involving the planned redevelopment of the property at the corner of Frederick and Charles streets will be before Fredericksburg City Council on December 12.
Irish Eyes supplies ingredients for Scottish breakfast video
This week's edition of the "Freehling Finds" video series highlights two Fredericksburg businesses -- Enterprise Screen Video Communications and Irish Eyes -- while showcasing a traditional Scottish breakfast.
Meetings, conventions, reunions and weddings held in Fredericksburg in 2016 had a $14 million economic impact, according to a recent analysis conducted by Tourism Sales Manager Victoria Matthews.
Coldwell Banker publishes Q3 reports
Coldwell Banker Commercial Elite has published its third-quarter reports on how the Fredericksburg region's retail, office and industrial markets fared.
Our Parks, Recreation & Events Department offers so many ways to get out and about! Walk the trails, rent a canoe, take a class! Read our latest activity catalog now.
Four new pickleball courts now open at Kenmore Park
There are now five pickleball courts open at Kenmore Park! Go check them out. The seven tennis courts at Kenmore have also been resurfaced.
City Council endorses closure option for bridge rebuild
Fredericksburg City Council voted this week to approve VDOT's recommendation to close the entire Chatham Bridge so the superstructure can be replaced in early 2021 instead of partially closing it while the work is being done.
A sign that was given to the City by its Sister City in France was recently installed on the Hanover Street side of City Hall. A picture is to the right.
Metro Diner applies for ABC permit
Metro Diner, which is renovating the former Friendly's location at 2068 Plank Road, has applied for its ABC permit -- a sure sign that opening day is getting closer!
UMW will hold an Expo at the University Center in March to connect university suppliers with organizations through the area. Vendors set up displays so that potential buyers can make connections and learn more about their goods/services.
Great retail space with excellent traffic count, visibility, access, signage and parking. Perfect for a business that needs plenty of open showroom space and natural light.