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Biz Beat Clips: Black Horse Forge
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you Black Horse Forge in Stafford County, a non-profit that instructs veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their supporters in the art and craft of blacksmithing.
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Biz Beat Roundup: High-end grocer eyeing North Stafford?
Also inside: Former United Way building sold, popular downtown shop plans to open soon, data center activity detailed
Biz Beat Banter: Charles G. ‘Charlie’ McDaniel
This week, Bill sits down with Hilldrup Chairman Emeritus and longtime community leader Charles G. “Charlie” McDaniel to discuss business, life in one of the most-historic homes in the City of Fredericksburg, and civic service.
Biz Beat Clips: Teaching kids to be ninjas in North Stafford
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you to the youth-oriented USA Ninja Challenge in North Stafford.
Biz Beat Roundup: Restaurant Row getting new eateries
Also inside: Falmouth property getting new life, Spotsylvania Towne Centre business gets new name, incentives approved for two national eateries in Stafford
Biz Beat Banter: Danilo Orofino’s journey from Sicily to Fredericksburg
This week, Bill sits down with Orofino restaurant owner Danilo Orofino to discuss his journey from Sicily to Fredericksburg and the stops along the way.
Biz Beat Clips: Smugglers Cafe aims to bring Disney-esque experience to Fredericksburg
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you to Smugglers Cafe in downtown Fredericksburg, which offers “bold brews,” “Cosmic cookies” and an experience “for intergalactic travelers.”
Biz Beat Roundup: Trader Joe’s confirms plans for local store
Also inside: Chipotle drive-through requested, real estate firm getting new digs, new tenant for former bank branch
Biz Beat Banter: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
On this week’s episode, Bill sits down with Brian Shanle and Jeff Oliveri, respectively the general manager and assistant general manager of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions’ new Spotsylvania County resort.
News from The Free Press
How Fredericksburg-area leaders helped Abigail Spanberger get ready for the governor’s mansion
A handful of area residents served on her transition team.
PHOTOS: The Venerable monks make their way through Fredericksburg
The Walk for Peace leaves the Fredericksburg area on Friday, as the monks head north through Stafford County en route to Washington, D.C.
‘Like Groundhog Day:’ Developers, Spotsylvania Planning Commission growing weary of data center discussion
Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the board of supervisors require a Special Use Permit for data centers and grandfather projects with site plans submitted before Jan. 13.
‘A sense of peace and tranquility:’ Monks hoping to bring calm as they enter the Fredericksburg area
The venerable monks entered Caroline County on Wednesday for their Walk for Peace. They will cover ground in Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and Stafford over the next two days.
PHOTOS: Venerable Monks trek through Caroline, Spotsylvania on the Walk for Peace
The Venerable monks have reached the Fredericksburg region, with an overnight stop planned in Spotsylvania Thursday night.