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Renovation of Historic Goolrick’s Pharmacy Slowed, Now Aiming for Spring 2026

Published August 29, 2025 at 8:32AM | Updated August 29, 2025 at 9:15AM

Jeh Hicks is the energy behind the renovation.

The inside of Goolrick’s pharmacy on Caroline Street is gutted down to the bare layers of brick and wallboard, some of which reveal antique wallpaper from another time.

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Malawi’s Pizza at Spotsylvania Towne Center Has Closed—Here’s Their Goodbye

By Potomac Local News

Published August 6, 2025 at 1:18PM

A popular local pizza spot known for its mission-driven dining has officially closed its doors.

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A Studio with a Story: To Bee Blooms in Occoquan

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 4, 2025 at 9:00AM | Updated June 6, 2025 at 2:33PM

Wyatt's earrings went viral online in 2020. (Instagram | To.Bee.Co.)

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.

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Ready to Meet the People Behind Your Favorite Local Shops? Here’s Your Chance

By Potomac Local News

Published May 14, 2025 at 10:00AM

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.

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‘Juan More Taco’ Says Goodbye to Fredericksburg, Leaves Loyal Fans Hungry for More

By Mike Salmon

Published May 9, 2025 at 1:00PM

Owner Maria Martin and her son, Jose, who operated Juan More Taco together, pose for a photo inside the restaurant. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Taco lovers along Caroline Street are disappointed as word spreads that Juan More Taco is closing its doors in Fredericksburg.

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EXCLUSIVE: Remix Market to Replace Former Tin Cannon Brewery in Gainesville

By Potomac Local News

Published April 11, 2025 at 7:00AM | Updated April 11, 2025 at 4:04PM

Harrington

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.

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Virginia’s First Success Space Opens in Fredericksburg, Blending Co-Working, Coaching, and Coffee

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 10, 2025 at 2:00PM

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.

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Buc-ee’s Submits Plans for 120-Pump Travel Center in Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 2, 2025 at 3:00PM | Updated April 14, 2025 at 12:43PM

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.

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New Emergency Veterinary Clinic to Open near Fredericksburg

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 19, 2025 at 2:30PM

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.

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After Amazon Fresh: Panera, Hot Chicken Restaurants Proposed for Sudley Manor Square

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 18, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated March 18, 2025 at 9:25PM

Sudley Manor Square

The Prince William County Planning Commission has voted to recommend approval for the development of two new restaurants at Sudley Manor Square in the Gainesville Magisterial District. The proposal, listed as a Special Use Permit (SUP2025-00005), will now move to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors for a final decision.

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