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Your weekly source for Fredericksburg business and tourism information and events.

Department of  Economic Development and Tourism

August 12, 2021
 
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The long-anticipated Riverfront Park situated between the Rappahannock River and Sophia Street in downtown is nearly ready to welcome visitors. The 4-acre park contains many features for all ages. Bill takes a tour of the park with Mike Ward from Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events and gets a sneak preview of the new boat dock, water feature, unique play area and future event lawn. This is the first in a series of videos that will provide details of what is available at Riverfront Park. For more information about Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events, go to Parks.FXBG.com.

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Techs in the Burg moves to new location

By Lily Eghtessad on Aug 11, 2021 02:46 pm
Techs in the Burg, a Fredericksburg computer repair and network support business, has moved to a new location at 505 Lafayette Blvd. Its previous location was at 1025 Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg.

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John Hennessy announces National Park Service retirement

By Lily Eghtessad on Aug 11, 2021 02:22 pm
John Hennessy, the chief historian at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, has announced his retirement from the National Park Service, effective September 1.

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New businesses popping up throughout FXBG

By Amy Peregoy on Aug 11, 2021 01:16 pm
New businesses are popping up in different shopping centers all over the city. Here are some of them.

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City reviewing plans for Route 3 Car Wash

By Bill Freehling on Aug 11, 2021 10:12 am
The City of Fredericksburg is reviewing plans for a car wash where the former Bob Evans restaurant building currently stands at 2305 Plank Road.

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Burke & Herbert Bank opens branch on Cowan Blvd.

By Bill Freehling on Aug 11, 2021 01:24 am
Alexandria-based Burke & Herbert Bank has opened a branch in Fredericksburg.

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FredNats ballpark featured in new article

By Bill Freehling on Aug 09, 2021 05:17 pm
BaseballParks.com has a terrific article about the new FredNats Ballpark in Fredericksburg, complete with a lot of details about how it came to be and reviews of the design and amenities.

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8,177 s.f. of former brewery/restaurant with additional 7,650 s.f. of basement space available.  Restaurant space is complete with bar, walk-ins, and hood.  Lower level could be office, retail or storage; has a common bath and
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