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Fredericksburg auto dealer buys land for expansion
The owner of the Volvo and Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Fredericksburg has purchased an adjacent parcel that allows for future growth.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Fredericksburg’s Central Park
A spicy chicken restaurant with locations across the U.S. is coming to Fredericksburg’s Central Park shopping center.
Not just Kalahari: Thornburg abuzz with commercial activity
In addition to the $900 million waterpark and resort, a commercial center and road improvements are in the works.
Fredericksburg region’s third Publix expected to open in December
The Fredericksburg area’s third Publix grocery store is expected to open in late 2024.
Biz Beat Clips: Cowan Station
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video features Cowan Station, a new Jarrell Properties development in the City of Fredericksburg.
Welcome to Biz Beat
Wednesday afternoon marks the debut of the Fredericksburg Free Press’ Biz Beat digital newsletter. It will go out at 1 p.m. every Wednesday.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 2
“Biz Beat Briefs” will run every Wednesday morning and will include a roundup of business news items from around the Fredericksburg region.
Stafford’s Centreport Parkway experiencing wide-scale growth
Stafford County’s Centreport Parkway has seen significant commercial growth over the past few years, with numerous large distribution centers, offices and warehouses now dotting the landscape throughout the corridor and more in the works.
Atlantic Union Bank remains market leader in Fredericksburg region
Atlantic Union Bank has the largest market share of all banks in the Fredericksburg region, with 28.9 percent.
News from The Free Press
‘I truly love this part of fashion’: Event at Publisher a model of success
Fredericksburg Virginia Fashion Week featured over 40 models who graced the runway in front of a crowd of 150.
From the Philippines to Bowling Green: Caroline takes international approach to address teacher shortage
As part of the Greenheart Exchange, eight teachers from the Philippines and will begin teaching at Caroline Middle School and Caroline High School later this month.
Nourishing our sense of community, one story at a time
Introducing the Rappahannock Recipe Roots project, a collaboration between the Free Press, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
High school football roundup: Riverbend wins nail-biter to spoil Mountain View’s homecoming
Stafford wins shootout with Brooke Point to remain undefeated.