FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – A popular local pizza spot known for its mission-driven dining has officially closed its doors. The owners of Malawi’s Pizza in Spotsylvania Towne Center near Fredericksburg shared the news, saying the decision was made for personal reasons.
Malawi’s Pizza first opened in Fredericksburg in 2016 and quickly became more than just a restaurant—it was a place where the community gathered. In 2021, Potomac Local News covered the launch of their food truck, which took their “Pizza With a Purpose” mission on the road, expanding their reach while continuing to support meals for children in Malawi, Africa.
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With its pastel earrings, woodland-themed accessories, and shelves full of colorful handmade creations, To Bee is more than just Occoquan’s new gift shop — it’s a deeply personal tribute to love, loss, and artistic resilience.
Owned and operated by artist Thalia Wyatt, To Bee officially opened in May after a whirlwind journey that began with a chance sighting of a vacant storefront last fall. The charming two-room space on Mill Street now houses both her shop and a working clay studio.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Fredericksburg Main Street is launching a new way to help residents get to know the people behind the storefronts that make downtown special. Its new “Meet the Merchant” series kicks off on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Fraser Wood Elements, located on Caroline Street.
In a conversation with Potomac Local News, Main Street board member Dan Craddock shared that the goal of the quarterly event is to build connections between business owners and the community—especially those who are new to the area and might not have explored downtown yet.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Taco lovers along Caroline Street are disappointed as word spreads that Juan More Taco is closing its doors in Fredericksburg.
The locally loved taco shop, tucked in a historic 1825 building at the corner of George and Caroline streets, announced on May 2 that it will close after six years in business. Owner Maria Martin shared that lease negotiations with the landlord fell through, forcing her and her son, Jose, to shut down the popular eatery.
"It’s been a community, a dream, and a second home," Martin wrote in her announcement.
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A new chapter is unfolding at the former Tin Cannon Brewery site in Gainesville, and it’s bringing a colorful mix of sustainability, community, and secondhand treasures.
Mark Harrington, owner of Junk Luggers and the creative force behind Remix Market, announced on the Potomac Local News Podcast that his business will move into the brewery’s former home on Limestone Drive. The location, once a local favorite for craft beer and community gatherings, will soon house a “fun and funky thrift store” that Harrington describes as a curated shopping experience.
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Virginia's first Success Space is opening at Spotsylvania Towne Centre. It will offer a fresh take on co-working that combines a professional workspace, on-site business coaching, and a cozy public café.
The new 5,300-square-foot facility is co-owned by Dr. Fallon Hutcherson and Felicia Minor-Caliste, two federal government contractors-turned-entrepreneurs who wanted to create a community-focused place for professionals to thrive.
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The Texas-based travel center giant Buc-ee’s is moving ahead with plans to build its first Virginia location in Stafford County. It has submitted formal requests to rezone nearly 35 acres of land to pave the way for a massive fuel and retail complex off Interstate 95.
The proposed Buc-ee’s would sit near the intersection of Courthouse Road (Route 630) and Austin Ridge Drive, just east west of I-95 Exit 140. Plans submitted to the county show a 74,000-square-foot convenience store and gas station with 120 fuel pumps, 24 future EV charging stations, and dozens of bus/RV parking spaces.
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A new emergency veterinary clinic is set to open in Spotsylvania County, bringing critical pet care services to the Fredericksburg area. Cladda Veterinary Emergency Team, founded by a team of experienced veterinary professionals, is expected to open its doors in mid-May, pending final confirmations.
The clinic's founder, who had been searching for an ideal location since June 2023, identified a growing need for an emergency and specialty animal hospital in the region. Within months, the core leadership team, including Hospital Director Morgan Braman and LVT Manager Mallory Wisen, was assembled to bring the vision to life.
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Updated 9:25 p.m. – The Prince William County Planning Commission has voted to approve the development of two new restaurants at Sudley Manor Square near Manassas -- a Panera Bread with a drive-through and a Dave's Hot Chicken. The proposal, listed as a Special Use Permit, will now move to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for a final decision.
The eateries will share a 4,975-square-foot building, with one featuring a drive-through and the other operating without one. The east-side restaurant, measuring 2,600 square feet, will include a drive-through service, while the west-side restaurant, at 2,375 square feet, will be walk-in only.
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A Goodwill of Greater Washington store at 8014 Sudley Road in Manassas will relocate to 8117 Sudley Road, the Westgate Plaza shopping center, across from its current location.
The store is relocating to expand and attract new business from the busier shopping center. Existing employees will move to the new store, although hiring is ongoing.
