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Ribbon Cutting for Mary Washington Medical Group - Pediatrics
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Mary Washington Medical Group - Pediatrics, previously known as Rappahannock Pediatrics, held a ribbon cutting and open house last week. The medical facility is located on 2632 Salem Church Road. The physicians specialize in well-baby visits, school check-ups, illnesses, injuries and sports physicals.
Pictured in the ribbon cutting, left to right: Kelly Osborne, NP; Tina Ervin, VP, MWHC System Development; Stacy Horne, Chamber Board Member; Dr. Schulte, MWMG Medical Director; Dr. Allen E. Aaronson; Dr. Nancy C. Goeden; Dr. Richard Erwin; and Andy VanDyke, Practice Manager.
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Interstate 395's Express Lanes break ground in Virginia...
Around this time next year, your commute on Interstate 395 could be at least 10 minutes shorter. Construction on 395's 8-mile stretch of toll commuter lanes started Wednesday, with final project completion set for 2020.
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Southbound extension of toll lanes in Stafford on track...
A portion of the express lanes' southern-end extension in Stafford County is on pace to open before the end of the year. Plans call for the extension being completed in 2018, but the southbound ramp extension could be finished in the fall.
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Rappahannock United Way hosting speaker "Miracle On The Hudson" survivor
When US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson,” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be.
The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. READ MORE
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Fredericksburg Academy included in list of top 20 private schools in Virginia
(FL-S) Fredericksburg Academy is the youngest school to be included in a new ranking of the best private schools in Virginia.
On Thursday, FA announced that the educational ranking and review resource Niche had placed it at number 20 on its 2018 list of Virginia's best private high schools.
According to its website, Niche rankings are based on "rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users."
Founded in 1992, FA, an independent, coeducational school for children ages 3 through Grade 12, is the youngest school included in Niche's list.
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PBMares named top 100 by INSIDE Public Accounting
PBMares, LLP has been recognized at the 98th largest accounting firm in the nation by INSIDE Public Accounting firms based on net revenue.
“I am proud that our firm continues to rise in the IPA 100 rankings annually,” said Alan Witt, CPA, CEO of PBMares, LLP. “This continual recognition is a direct reflection of our team efforts and firm commitment to helping our clients meet their financial goals with exceptional service.”
PBMares moved up a spot from last year on the list, which is calculated according to a firm’s statistics, including revenue.
The IPA 100 list is an annual ranking and in its 27th year, is considered one of the most thorough, complete and accurate sets of rankings and trends in the profession.
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When the Prescription Is a Recipe
The doctor's office is moving into the kitchen. After years of telling patients to skip junk food and prepare homemade meals, a growing number of doctors and medical groups are now going a step further and teaching them how to cook. Some are...
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Sandwich Invitational draws a hungry crowd
Shane McNair and Carrie Withers from Eileen's Bakery and Cafe hand out samples of the winning dish during the FXBG Sandwich Invitational on Thursday. ...
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Fredericksburg approves agreements with three companies
(Virginia Business) Fredericksburg City Council has approved agreements with three companies that are expected to bring nearly 200 professional jobs to the city.
The performance agreements involve QRC Technologies, IST Research and ILM Corp., which plan investments in the city totaling about $9 million. Combined, the companies will occupy space of about 43,000 square feet.
The council said the companies all represent the type of businesses and jobs targeted for the city and region.
The five-year performance agreements with the three companies will allow them to receive a 100 percent waiver on their business license taxes for the first three years and a 50 percent waiver for the next two years.
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Local leasing transactions in July
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Fredericksburg area for the month of July:
Giant Food renewed its lease of 43,888 sq.ft. of retail space in Eagle Village at 1245 Jefferson Davis Hwy., City of Fredericksburg, VA. James Ashby IV and Virgil Nelson, CCIM handled the lease negotiations.
Paragon Gymnastics, Inc. leased 30,800 sq.ft. of retail space in Chancellor Center at 4177 Plank Rd., Spotsylvania County, VA. Virgil Nelson, CCIM and Adam Nelson handled the lease negotiations.
Precision Doors & Hardware, Inc. renewed its lease of 20,992 sq.ft. of industrial space at 10941 Pierson Dr., Spotsylvania County, VA. Thomas Raines handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant and Virgil Nelson, CCIM represented the landlord. Read More
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Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters announced Board Officers
The 2017–2018 officers of the Board of Directors for Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters are:
Jacqueline Baker of Union Bank & Trust will serve as president. Other officers include first vice president
Loren Wallace of Dan Wallace Enterprises; second vice president
Catherine Corbin Moss of Lloyd F. Moss; treasurer
Heather Hagerman of Coldwell Banker Commercial Elite; secretary
Tiffany Clements of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU; and
Gail Fernett of Landmarc Real Estate, past president. Also joining the board are
Michael Gillies of Re/Max Legacy–
The Gillies Team, Matt McBride, Daniel Pierson of Mary Washington Healthcare and
Ashley Shifflett of Shifflett’s Waste Services. Other members of the Board include
Paul Janney, Stephen Kingsley, Debra Levy, Catherine Saller and
Ron Utt. (FL-S)
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