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Kilwins is opening in Downtown Fredericksburg this morning and I am already thinking about that chocolate-on-the-inside waffle cone. Here is what else is inside today:

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Sisters Jenna Bowen and Sandra Duff are officially opening the doors to Kilwins Fredericksburg this morning at 721 Caroline Street, and as someone with a serious sweet tooth, I can’t wait to get there. We are talking hand-crafted chocolates, hand-paddled fudge made on a marble table, caramel cooking in a copper kettle, and premium ice cream made right in front of you. And then there is the chocolate-on-the-inside waffle cone machine. I did not even know that was a thing until now and I am already obsessed. Go say hello to Jenna and Sandra and someone please report back if the waffle cone is as good as it sounds!

Find them at 721 Caroline Street in Downtown Fredericksburg.

On March 22nd, FXBG Neighbors is hosting Power Players: In Full Bloom, a curated celebration honoring women entrepreneurs across the Fredericksburg area in honor of Women's History Month, and we want you there. Taking place at Eden Try Winery, this is a room you are going to want to be in. Think tea served in antique tea cups, a DIY mimosa bar, a live violinist, a bloom bar where you build your own floral bouquet, a flower wall photo booth, and giveaways, and most importantly, 100+ of the most influential women business owners in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania all in one place. Space is limited and this will sell out.

Fill out this form, and we’ll send you more information.

If you are looking for something fun to do on St. Patrick's Day weekend, look no further. Barley Naked is hosting their St. Patrick's Day Festival on Saturday, March 14th from 12:00 to 9:00 PM and it is going to be a full day of food, drinks, and good times for everyone. Expect food trucks, Irish dancers, a caricature artist, face painting, hair tinseling, permanent jewelry from Linx, Lucky Duck lemonade, live music from B&B Sound, games, vendors, contests, and yes, green beer. This is one of those events where there is something for every single person in your family from start to finish.

Get all the details and plan your visit at barleynaked.com/st-patricks-day

Big names like Aldi, Sheetz, Texas Roadhouse, and Flagship Carwash could be coming to central Stafford, but neighbors aren't quite sold yet. The Stafford Planning Commission voted 6-0 to pump the brakes on the Market at Austin Ridge, a 25-acre mixed-use development planned for Courthouse Road. The developer dropped a data center from the proposal just two days before the hearing, but that wasn't enough to calm concerns. More than two dozen residents showed up to speak last week, and most weren't happy about the light industrial zoning still attached to the project. The commission deferred its decision, so this one is still a work in progress.

While the Austin Ridge Market decision got kicked down the road, the Planning Commission had some good news to share last week. Commissioners voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a freestanding emergency room on U.S. 17, run in partnership with Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. Think of it like the stand-alone ER already serving folks on Route 3 in Spotsylvania, but now coming to Stafford. The project would bring 44 permanent jobs and an estimated $400,000 to $500,000 in annual tax revenue to the county. The Board of Supervisors still has the final say, but this one is off to a great start.

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