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Dumfries Mayor Announces Soft Opening of The Rose Resort

By Uriah Kiser

Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood announced the soft opening of The Rose, a highly anticipated resort and gaming venue, on Facebook today, ahead of any official statement from the operator, Churchill Downs.

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Manassas Park’s Development Agenda Up for Revision: Residential or Office First?

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas Park Governing Body is scheduled to make a pivotal decision on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, regarding a proposed amendment that could alter the development sequence of the City Center at Manassas Park, known as Park Central.

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Proposed Buc-ee’s: Economic Boon or Infrastructure Strain for Stafford County?

By Uriah Kiser

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23 Data Centers and Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to Stafford After Zoning Approval

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 6-1 on Tuesday evening to approve a zoning reclassification for developing the Stafford Technology Campus, a project poised to reshape over 500 acres of land in the county’s Falmouth District.

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Data Center Expansion Poses Challenges to Innovation Hub at George Mason University’s SciTech Campus

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County is navigating challenges as it seeks to balance the growing demand for data centers with its aspirations for technological innovation and education, particularly around the George Mason University SciTech Campus.

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Stafford Strikes a SPARK for Local Business Owners

By Kelly Sienkowski

Stafford’s Economic Development team is launching a new program for aspiring and established business owners.

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Refill, Reuse, Repeat: Fillagreen Brings Eco-Friendly Refill Station to Fredericksburg

By Kelly Sienkowski

Fillagreen, a new shop downtown, is set to open its doors, offering refillable household and bathroom supplies with a mission to reduce plastic waste.

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From Headlines to Hospitality: Fredericksburg’s Historic Newspaper Site Transforms into The Publisher Hotel, Welcoming Guests to a New Era of Tourism

By Mike Salmon

It’s opening day at the Publisher Hotel in Old Town Fredericksburg and the staff is running around, finalizing the details in the lobby and adjoining restaurant to the latest tourist facility in this growing town.

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Penzance Eyes 83.5 Acres Near I-95 for Fredericksburg Data Center

By Kelly Sienkowski

In July, Fredericksburg City Mayor Kerry Devine encouraged the City Council to explore the possibility of data centers in Fredericksburg, suggesting the Celebrate Virginia South area near the Fredericksburg Nationals Stadium and the Rappahannock River.

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Stafford Board of Supervisors Approves Rezoning of 133 Acres from Residential to Industrial

By Kelly Sienkowski
Plans for Belmont Park off of Route 17

Stafford’s Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning request for 133 acres from Residential to Industrial at their July 2 meeting.

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