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Also inside: YMCA completes half-million-dollar project, ‘imagination village’ opens in Stafford, mixed-use project planned in Lake Anna
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Biz Beat Banter: Karen Moschetto
This week, Bill sits down with longtime Fredericksburg Academy Head of School Karen Moschetto to discuss her career journey and the evolution of the school.
Biz Beat Clips: Hot-cold therapy studio opens in Fredericksburg
This week we take you to the new Element Contrast Studio in downtown Fredericksburg, which offers sauna and cold-plunge therapy.
Biz Beat Roundup: Two banks with local ties to merge
Also inside: Data-center site in Spotsylvania sells for $167.5 million, 75-foot pylon sign requested along I-95, longtime local pediatrician closing practice
Biz Beat Banter: Rennie McDaniel and Kelly Johnson
This week, Bill sits down with Rennie McDaniel and Kelly Johnson to talk about their instrumental role in the successful Monumental Vision campaign for the renovation of Mary Washington Monument.
Biz Beat Clips: $500K project ongoing at Massad YMCA
This week’s video takes you to the Massad branch of the Rappahannock Area YMCA to learn about a half-million-dollar renovation project and meet the organization’s new CEO.
Biz Beat Roundup: New big-box store coming to Central Park
Also inside: New location for Bubblebee, housing sales dip in November, William Street property to be sold
Biz Beat Banter: Keith Lebor
This week, Bill sits down with Olde Towne Butcher owner Keith Lebor to learn about his path to becoming a small-business owner.
Biz Beat Clips: The Barking Barley
This week’s video takes you to The Barking Barley, Fredericksburg’s first dog-park bar.
News from The Free Press
King George School Board adopts policy on transgender students
New policy requires school personnel to refer to students by the name and pronoun on their official record, unless they’re 18 or older, emancipated or have written instruction from parents.
Stafford sees first Black Board of Supervisors majority in county history
Deuntay Diggs was also elected chairman for a second straight year.
Vindman comes out against ‘cruel’ plan for detention center in Stafford
The Democratic congressman noted his own immigrant past in decrying facility.
King George Board of Supervisors votes Sullins chair; amends bylaws to give every district a chance
The board voted 2025 Chair William Davis as vice chair.
New members of Fredericksburg City Council take oaths of office
Ward 4 Councilor Chuck Frye named vice mayor.