Popular candy store opens at Towne Centre, Foode chef designs menu items for GMU students, restaurant opens in Stafford
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 14
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FXBG’s Central Park holding strong
Multiple sought-after tenants have signed on of late at Central Park, which the Silver Companies developed about 20 years ago and includes about 2 million square feet of retail space off State Route 3 near Interstate 95.
Fredericksburg housing prices set new mark
The median housing sales price in the City of Fredericksburg — and the region as a whole — hit a new high last month.
VA health care center to open in March
Outpatient health care center in Spotsylvania County will be one of the largest operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Biz Beat Clips: Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym
On this week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips, we take you inside the Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym in Spotsylvania County.
River Rock Outfitter planning two new spaces
A downtown Fredericksburg specialty outdoor retailer is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this week with some big moves.
First Watch also planning Fredericksburg location
Cosner’s Corner won’t be the only Fredericksburg-area location for a popular restaurant chain.Â
See which houses sold locally last week (Oct. 29-Nov. 5)
A Georgian-style home built in 1842 in Caroline County was the highest-dollar home sale in the Fredericksburg region last week.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 7
New location for FLS; Sheetz planned in Spotsylvania; popular diner opening this week in Fredericksburg; longtime area business closes.
Biz Beat Banter now on popular podcast platforms
People can now listen to the Free Press’ Biz Beat Banter podcast on two popular streaming services.
Hyperion Espresso vandalized, remains open
Around 3 a.m. Monday, Fredericksburg police got a call about a man wearing a trash bag and breaking windows at the downtown coffee shop.
Indoor pickleball facility opens in Spotsylvania
The region’s first indoor facility dedicated exclusively to pickleball has opened in Spotsylvania County.
Biz Beat Clips: The Good Feet Store
The Good Feet Store, which has locations throughout the U.S., has opened a store in Fredericksburg’s Central Park.
Da Vinci 5 a surgical renaissance for Mary Washington Healthcare
MWHC has been using robotics in surgery since 2008, but lately the healthcare system has stepped up its investment and training in the equipment.
See which houses sold locally last week (Oct. 22-29)
A three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom lakefront house in the Lake of the Woods was the highest-price house this week at $1.35 million.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 30
Opening date announced for popular restaurant.
Patient First planned near Alum Spring in Fredericksburg
The facility, which could open as soon as 2026, is slated for a currently vacant commercial pad site in front of the Fredericksburg Park neighborhood.
Bowman Center gets new digs, craft brews as part of revitalization
Former home to cellophane plant adds a brewery, 250-unit apartment.
Biz Beat Clips: The Port Oysteria & Brewery
This week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips takes you inside the new Port Oysteria & Brewery in Downtown Fredericksburg.
More large downtown Fredericksburg properties changing hands
Two large buildings in the center of downtown Fredericksburg are for sale, continuing a recent trend in the market.
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