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What's New in FXBG: Harris Teeter Rumors, a Thrift Store Grand Opening, and Pups Who Need Homes

Feb 19, 2026

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10 min read

What's New in FXBG: Harris Teeter Rumors, a Thrift Store Grand Opening, and Pups Who Need Homes

Plus a mobile bookstore, dinner with strangers, and a dog competition for a cause.

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Wine, Walks, and What's New in the 'Burg

Feb 17, 2026

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11 min read

Wine, Walks, and What's New in the 'Burg

Your weekly roundup of local news, events, and the neighbors making it happen.

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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This weekend in FXBG: Galentine's, getaways & new spots

Feb 12, 2026

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9 min read

This weekend in FXBG: Galentine's, getaways & new spots

Burg Charcuterie is open, fitness studios are moving & Valentine's plans sorted

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Carl's reopens Friday + coffee burgers?

Feb 10, 2026

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10 min read

Carl's reopens Friday + coffee burgers?

Sweetheart Sundaes, new menus, and what's happening this week

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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💕Your FXBG weekend: Monks, Galentine's chaos, chocolate crawls, and a baby elephant

Feb 5, 2026

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9 min read

💕Your FXBG weekend: Monks, Galentine's chaos, chocolate crawls, and a baby elephant

Your weekend plans, Tuesday's big event, and everything else happening in FXBG

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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A national champion, new restaurants, and a Ghostbusters event. Just another week in FXBG.

Feb 3, 2026

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10 min read

A national champion, new restaurants, and a Ghostbusters event. Just another week in FXBG.

Grab your coffee. You're going to want to read this one.

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Shelter dogs saving veterans, puppy yoga chaos, and the bartender who bought the bar

Jan 29, 2026

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9 min read

Shelter dogs saving veterans, puppy yoga chaos, and the bartender who bought the bar

Plus: vote by Feb 11th, celebrate women business owners, and I saved you a seat at Live2Lead

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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It's official: Trader Joe's is coming to FXBG

Jan 27, 2026

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9 min read

It's official: Trader Joe's is coming to FXBG

Plus: win $300 by Thursday and big news for women business owners

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Restaurant Week Kicks Off Tomorrow + Beer Festival + Your Chance to Vote

Jan 15, 2026

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8 min read

Restaurant Week Kicks Off Tomorrow + Beer Festival + Your Chance to Vote

Your Guide to Dining Deals, Winter Tastings, and Celebrating the Businesses That Make FXBG Special

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Kalahari updates, cider blending, and events this week

Jan 13, 2026

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8 min read

Kalahari updates, cider blending, and events this week

Plus: Bookstores, Restaurant Week, and gluten-free finds

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Should FXBG Breweries Ban Kids? Vote Now + 2 Beloved Businesses Closing

Jan 8, 2026

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9 min read

Should FXBG Breweries Ban Kids? Vote Now + 2 Beloved Businesses Closing

Local news, hot takes, and what's happening this weekend

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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What's new in FXBG: Cookies, Caribbean food & your week ahead

Jan 6, 2026

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6 min read

What's new in FXBG: Cookies, Caribbean food & your week ahead

Half-pound cookies on Caroline, Caribbean downtown, Restaurant Week Jan 16-25 & the Civil War mystery solved

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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🤖Robots Just Took Over Stafford (And That's Actually Good News?)

Dec 30, 2025

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9 min read

🤖Robots Just Took Over Stafford (And That's Actually Good News?)

225+ new jobs, controversial tattoos, and why your kids need less screen time, not more

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Red Dragon is closing this week 💔 + what's new in FXBG

Dec 23, 2025

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8 min read

Red Dragon is closing this week 💔 + what's new in FXBG

Red Dragon Brewery's farewell, $300K in community grants, and your last-minute holiday guide

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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🎁 Last call: Where to shop local before Santa shows up

Dec 18, 2025

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8 min read

🎁 Last call: Where to shop local before Santa shows up

Your guide to wrapping up 2025 with local events, restaurant news, and last-chance nominations

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Downtown FXBG Is Getting a 10,000 Sq Ft Bourbon Bar (And a Mechanical Bull) 🤠

Dec 16, 2025

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9 min read

Downtown FXBG Is Getting a 10,000 Sq Ft Bourbon Bar (And a Mechanical Bull) 🤠

Plus: Where you stand on holiday shopping panic, why Strangeways is becoming an art gallery, and your last chance to nominate local favorites

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Your Weekend Guide to Cookie Crawls, Holiday Markets & Local Events 🎄

Dec 11, 2025

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8 min read

Your Weekend Guide to Cookie Crawls, Holiday Markets & Local Events 🎄

Settle the great tree debate, support shelter dogs getting gifts, and find this weekend's best local holiday events

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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FXBG: Two Weeks to Nominate + Holiday Deals Inside

Dec 9, 2025

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6 min read

FXBG: Two Weeks to Nominate + Holiday Deals Inside

Plus local events, business spotlights, and community news

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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🛍️ FXBG's Ultimate Shop Local Guide Just Dropped

Dec 4, 2025

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8 min read

🛍️ FXBG's Ultimate Shop Local Guide Just Dropped

Your curated guide to shopping small and celebrating big in FXBG.

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Your vote counts: FXBG Neighbors' Choice Awards are here 🎉

Dec 2, 2025

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8 min read

Your vote counts: FXBG Neighbors' Choice Awards are here 🎉

Plus: Would you eat at a restaurant with no phones allowed? Cast your vote.

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Turkey, Tree Lightings & Black Friday Deals: Your FXBG Holiday Guide

Nov 25, 2025

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9 min read

Turkey, Tree Lightings & Black Friday Deals: Your FXBG Holiday Guide

Window Wonderland returns, Operation Warm delivers, and your weekend event guide

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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FXBG ice skating returns + holiday happenings you won't want to miss ❄️

Nov 20, 2025

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8 min read

FXBG ice skating returns + holiday happenings you won't want to miss ❄️

Holiday traditions, new businesses, and neighbors making a difference

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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The Grinch, a Lamborghini, and 3,400 volunteers walk into Fredericksburg...

Nov 18, 2025

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9 min read

The Grinch, a Lamborghini, and 3,400 volunteers walk into Fredericksburg...

Inside Ellie's Elves, the Barking Barley's opening date, and where to find the best soup in FXBG this week

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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FXBG Lights Up This Weekend (Plus: Gratitude Market, Igloo Dining & More)

Nov 13, 2025

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10 min read

FXBG Lights Up This Weekend (Plus: Gratitude Market, Igloo Dining & More)

Celebrate the season with free community events, downtown shopping & the couples building our community

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart

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Service, Gratitude, and Community: How FXBG Veterans Continue Their Mission at Home

Nov 11, 2025

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7 min read

Service, Gratitude, and Community: How FXBG Veterans Continue Their Mission at Home

Your Veterans Day edition featuring local heroes who traded uniforms for businesses, barbershops, and volunteer work serving our community

Dori Stewart
Dori Stewart
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