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

Department of  Economic Development and Tourism

July 16, 2020
 
  Fred Focus Feature Freehling Finds - Subscribe
In this week’s episode of “Freehling Finds,” Bill talks with Dave Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of the Thurman Brisben Center, about the installation and operation of the new solar electrical panels recently installed on the building at 471 Central Rd. These solar panels have reduced the shelter's monthly electric bills to nearly zero.  Dave describes the contributions the Fredericksburg area made to make the installation a success and some of the programs the center has in place to train new solar-panel installers. 
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FredNats honor Jackie Robinson, Art Silber

By Bill Freehling on Jul 15, 2020 03:24 pm
The Fredericksburg Nationals on Tuesday celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson, the boyhood hero of the team's principal owner.
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Business assistance grant drawings to occur July 27

By Bill Freehling on Jul 15, 2020 11:42 am
The three random drawings for the next round of Fredericksburg business assistance grants will be held July 27.
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Summer Restaurant Week planned Aug. 14-23

By Bill Freehling on Jul 13, 2020 03:59 pm
Fredericksburg’s Summer Restaurant Week will return starting August 14 and running through August 23.
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Royal Farms coming to Fredericksburg

By Bill Freehling on Jul 13, 2020 12:00 pm
Two older gas stations on Plank Road in Fredericksburg near the Interstate 95 interchange are being torn down to make way for a new Royal Farms gas station and 5,300-square-foot convenience store.
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Cleanups help make Fredericksburg sparkle

By Bill Freehling on Jul 13, 2020 07:15 am
Monday's Free Lance-Star featured two front-page articles about two separate cleanups held this past weekend in Fredericksburg.
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Mayor Greenlaw addresses community

By Bill Freehling on Jul 10, 2020 01:15 pm
Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw has started a new weekly video series called "Ask The Mayor" to interact with the community. Here is the first episode:
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2571 Cowan Blvd.

10,578 s.f. of retail building for lease. Completely built-out, former Chuck E. Cheese. The corner parcel is 2.09 acres at a signalized intersection with excellent visibility. 80 parking spaces = ratio of 7.56/1,000 s.f. Great location for restaurants, day care facilities, schools, and national/regional retailers. Located in Central Park - a 2.5 million square foot retail destination in the City of Fredericksburg. Just off I-95 Exit 130.
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