Author: Kelly Sienkowski

I'm the Fredericksburg Regional Editor, covering Stafford and Fredericksburg. If you have tips, story ideas, or news, send me an email!

Business

Shop Local, Gift Local: Sprelly’s Flights Take PB&J To New Heights

By Kelly Sienkowski

A bright gold and purple building on Princess Anne street offers creative twists on a beloved classic – Sprelly specializes in gourmet nut butter spreads and jellies that redefine the traditional PB&J with nearly two dozen exotic flavors. 

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From One Veteran to Hundreds: The Story of Simply Angels

By Kelly Sienkowski

From delivering meals to providing emotional support, Simply Angels Veterans Outreach has become a vital resource for hundreds of veterans living with disabilities in Virginia.

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Weekend Snapshot: Saturday in Stafford

By Kelly Sienkowski
Stafford County's annual Candy Cane Hunt on Government Island

Snapshots from events around Stafford

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Local Pediatric Pneumonia Cases Surge as Mycoplasma Infections Rise

By Kelly Sienkowski

Local families may have noticed an increase in children being diagnosed with pneumonia this fall. Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed the increase in November with a statement noting Emergency Room visits with a pneumonia diagnosis tripled the week of November 10-17 compared to the prior two years.

Additionally, a number of public schools have reported clusters of students with pneumonia and unspecified respiratory illnesses to VDH. 

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Business

Shop Local, Gift Local: Clay Creations and Holiday Inspiration at Corgi Clay

By Kelly Sienkowski

We’ll be featuring local businesses in our holiday gift-giving series. We’ve asked local businesses to tell us about their holidays, and to suggest gift ideas for a wide range of people.

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Navy Roots, Ninja Moves: USA Ninja Challenge Launches in Stafford

By Kelly Sienkowski

After serving in the Navy for 10 years and working in corporate America building data centers, Dan Umpa has launched USA Ninja Challenge Stafford, an indoor obstacle course training program that combines basic skill sets from gymnastics, climbing, cross training, and track and field.

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Shop Local, Gift Local: Elysian Float Spa Offers a Way to Let It Go

By Kelly Sienkowski

No sound, no touch, no light: Elysian Float Spa offers a sensory deprivation spa relaxation package to take away the stress of the holidays.

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Hike, Hunt, and Holiday Cheer: Stafford’s Annual Candy Cane Hunt Returns

By Kelly Sienkowski

Stafford County Tourism is hosting its annual Candy Cane Hunt on Government Island on December 14.

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Business

Shop Local, Gift Local: Olde Virginia Gourmet’s Picks for Holiday Gifts

By Kelly Sienkowski
Olde Virginia Gourmet's festive decorations

We’ll be featuring local businesses in our holiday gift-giving series. We’ve asked local businesses to tell us about their holidays, and to suggest gift ideas for a wide range of people.

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Fredericksburg

Greenbrier Shopping Center Faces Redevelopment: Mixed-Use Plan Includes 173 Townhouses

By Kelly Sienkowski

The Fredericksburg Free Press reports a developer plans to demolish a portion of the Greenbrier Shopping Center and put in mixed-use buildings.

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