In this episode of "Freehling Finds," Bill talks with Deputy Fire Chief Mike Jones about how the City of Fredericksburg Fire Department was formed around the time of the Civil War when bucket brigades were used. Deputy Chief Jones also talks about the current-day fire department with its modern equipment and an efficient full-time organization.
By Bill Freehling on Oct 30, 2019 08:57 am Fredericksburg residents already knew that our city has a high quality of life. A new study published this week by personal finance website WalletHub confirmed it. Read in browser »
By Bill Freehling on Oct 29, 2019 04:18 pm Kathleen Dooley, Fredericksburg's City Attorney, is this year's recipient of the 2019 Local Government Attorney’s Finnegan Award – the highest honor for city, town and county attorneys in Virginia. Read in browser »
By Clint Manning on Oct 27, 2019 08:54 am Following a feasibility study on the Renwick complex by an outside consultant, the City of Fredericksburg is hosting a public forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 in the courtroom of the former courthouse to discuss the adaptive reuse of the building, along with the Wallace Library and old City jail. Read in browser »
By Amy Peregoy on Oct 27, 2019 08:43 am The City of Fredericksburg and the Washington Capitals have postponed the Grand Opening event for the Fredericksburg Roller Hockey Rink due to impending weather. The ribbon cutting and children’s clinics have been rescheduled until Sunday, Nov. 10, with the ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. Read in browser »
By Amy Peregoy on Oct 24, 2019 04:52 pm The Fredericksburg Nationals, formerly known as the Potomac Nationals, are pleased to announce their 2020 schedule. Read in browser »
By Clint Manning on Oct 24, 2019 04:49 pm After opening FORT Pure Play – a place where children can let their imaginations run wild with open-ended, sensory-based play – in the fall of 2017 at 202 Herndon Street, owner and operator Jodie Vaughn is building on that success and recently opened FORT To-Go at 900 Caroline St. Read in browser »
By Amy Peregoy on Oct 24, 2019 04:42 pm FLY Fitness Inspiration will move from 501 William St. to the Tappan Wellness Center on Fall Hill Avenue in Celebrate Virginia South, owner Catesby Payne posted on the business' Facebook page on Thursday. Read in browser »
By Amy Peregoy on Oct 24, 2019 04:25 pm The Fredericksburg Fire Department needs your opinions on emergency fire and medical responses in the City. Read in browser »
By Amy Peregoy on Oct 24, 2019 04:22 pm Market reports for the third quarter of 2019 that were recently released by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer offer insights on the Fredericksburg regional economy, market overview and outlook. Read in browser »
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Fredericksburg residents already knew that our city has a high quality of life. A new study published this week by personal finance website WalletHub confirmed it.
Kathleen Dooley, Fredericksburg's City Attorney, is this year's recipient of the 2019 Local Government Attorney’s Finnegan Award – the highest honor for city, town and county attorneys in Virginia.
Following a feasibility study on the Renwick complex by an outside consultant, the City of Fredericksburg is hosting a public forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 in the courtroom of the former courthouse to discuss the adaptive reuse of the building, along with the Wallace Library and old City jail.
The City of Fredericksburg and the Washington Capitals have postponed the Grand Opening event for the Fredericksburg Roller Hockey Rink due to impending weather. The ribbon cutting and children’s clinics have been rescheduled until Sunday, Nov. 10, with the ceremony beginning at 1 p.m.
The Fredericksburg Nationals, formerly known as the Potomac Nationals, are pleased to announce their 2020 schedule.
After opening FORT Pure Play – a place where children can let their imaginations run wild with open-ended, sensory-based play – in the fall of 2017 at 202 Herndon Street, owner and operator Jodie Vaughn is building on that success and recently opened FORT To-Go at 900 Caroline St.
FLY Fitness Inspiration will move from 501 William St. to the Tappan Wellness Center on Fall Hill Avenue in Celebrate Virginia South, owner Catesby Payne posted on the business' Facebook page on Thursday.
The Fredericksburg Fire Department needs your opinions on emergency fire and medical responses in the City.
Market reports for the third quarter of 2019 that were recently released by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer offer insights on the Fredericksburg regional economy, market overview and outlook.
