By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspected 15 Fredericksburg restaurants from May 15 – 30, 2014.
(Each restaurant name is hyper-linked so you can click to and read the full report.)
Four restaurants came through with a clean bill of health — no critical violations. Those restaurants are:
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
I hear it all the time – there just isn’t enough time! You are well aware that we cannot make more time. We are only given 24 hours every day, and sometimes it just seems as if that just isn’t enough to get everything done.
By Susan Larson
“There’s this common misconception that we want to break down — the misconception that you have to be in close proximity to infrastructure, like Silicon Valley, to succeed. That may have been true about 20 years ago, but now it has changed quite radically.”
Maxim Wheatley, associate producer of “startupland,” was in Fredericksburg Tuesday for the documentary series’ global launch.
By Susan Larson
We’re days into the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but I’m still receiving requests from local residents wondering where they can catch the games.
Home Team Grill Fredericksburg, 1109 Jefferson David Hwy, is showing all World Cup Games.
Legends Sports Grille at 9969 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Fredericksburg is showing all U.S. games and offering specials.
By Susan Larson
Wegmans has issued a voluntary recall of its Cinnamon Raisin Buns in 12 ounce packages stamped with a “use by” date of June 19, 2014, the store said on its website. The use by date is stamped on top the package, which also includes a Batch UPC Code of 7789092218.
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspected five Fredericksburg restaurants June 1 – 9, 2014.
(Each restaurant name is hyper-linked so you can click to and read the full report.)
Two restaurants came through with a clean bill of health — no critical violations. They are:
By Susan Larson
WAMU radio is expanding into the Fredericksburg region.
American University, owner of the DC based 88.5 FM station, has filed an asset purchase agreement with the FCC for Spotsylvania County based WWED and its booster signal in Fredericksburg for $375,000.
By Susan Larson
Gene M. Carr has been hired as interim CEO and publisher of The Free Lance-Star, Sandton Capital Partners announced Thursday after closing on their purchase of the publishing company.
Additionally, all current FLS staff were offered their jobs at the same salary and with similar benefits, said Robert Orr, Sandton Capital Partners managing director.
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Fredericksburg 2015 class.
An application can be obtained online by clicking here, or by calling the chamber office at 540- 373-9400.
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Have you ever had one of those days where everything and I mean everything just seems to go wrong? The phone rings and you are almost afraid to answer it because you just don’t want any more bad news?
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
I realize that many of your high-schoolers have already solidified a summer job, but for those that are still working on it or have been declined for an opportunity, here are some interview skills to help.
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Do you every go into stress mode asking that same question, “Where are those papers?” I’m willing to bet that we have all at least thought it, if not said it out loud.
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Are you ready to reclaim your space? It can be a great “idea” and yet seem too overwhelming to ever achieve. Reclaiming your space usually means starting a project, and the thought of starting yet another project can be daunting.
Fraser Wood Elements at 820 Caroline St. is owned by David Fraser. The shop features reclaimed and refinished wood products, including flooring, furniture and decorative accessories. Fraser also sells wooden accessories and furniture made in the Fredericksburg area.
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, or as posted.
Telephone: 540-373-0853
Facebook: frasewoodelements
By Susan Larson
Sight Studio Optometry has opened at 829 Caroline St.
The full-service eye care store includes eye exams, pediatric eye care, a large frame selection, contacts, laser vision consultations, and diagnosis and management of ocular diseases.
Adam and Mitra Madison are the doctors of optometry at the location. They also work with Dr. Wade Fiegel, O.D., at Eye Care Doctors of Optometry, 1669 Carl D. Silver Pkwy in Central Park.
The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) will pay $500 to the first individual or organization to submit a qualifying photo showing the exterior facade of the building at 1010 Caroline St. before it was renovated in 1955.
Tim and Margaret Park, who have operated Tim’s Mart at that location since 1985, are selling the 26,000-square-foot building.
The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) has approved $22,000 in grants to support city businesses and events.
Grants include:
By Susan Larson
Mary Washington Hospital has been ranked fifth best of the 56 hospitals in U.S. News 2014-15 list of Best Hospitals in Washington DC Metropolitan Area, and sixth best in Virginia.
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Last summer we took a much needed (and over-extended) vacation to the Midwest U.S. We travelled through 15 states, saw the sites, enjoyed the beauty, and most of all, took time to rest.
By Susan Larson
Kickshaws Downtown Market will open this weekend at 101 William St. in Fredericksburg. The small grocery store features organic, locally sourced, all-natural and gluten-free products.
Hours for opening weekend are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, July 20.
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