Michael Purello is the new executive director of the Rivers Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. There are puzzle people, and there are picture people. Michael Purello is a puzzle person. Put thousands of disparate pieces in front of him, and he’s quite happy to spend his time figuring out how they all fit together. As the new […]
Whether it’s the university and the surrounding community, or the liberal arts and Artificial Intelligence, UMW’s president is building connections for the future. When Troy Paino arrived at the University of Mary Washington in 2016 to become the school’s tenth president, he brought with him a trick that had served him well at his previous […]
Carl Bedell is the only Democratic candidate competing for the 7th District who is not centered in Prince William County. He’s hardly an outsider, however. For Bedell, it’s all about “being present.” FXBG Advance: Tell us how arrived at this point in your life; what fueled your run for Congress? Carl Bedell: I grew up […]
by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Terris Todd is a Republican candidate contending for a chance to represent the GOP on the ballot this November for the congressional seat being abandoned by Abigail Spanberger, who is running for governor in 2025. Todd recently spent some time with the Advance to talk about himself and his candidacy. FXBG Advance: […]
Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District Eugene Vindman on why he got in the race, and the importance of Ukraine. by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Eugene Vindman is running in the Democratic primary for a chance to win the 7th Congressional District seat that Abigail Spanberger has held for almost 6 years. Eugene and his twin […]
The “Thin Black Line” is a new, independent film that looks at the experience of Black officers through their eyes. And the results are at once humbling and eye-opening.
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by Charlie Li INTERN Business Name: Cool Cat Cupcakes Location: 1000 Charles Street Regular Business Hours: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – or until the shop sells out! Website: coolcatcupcakes.com Instagram: @coolcatcupcakes.llc Phone: 540/604-0271 Do you need comforting sweets without […]
by Adele Uphaus MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT Business Name: Brush Strokes Gallery Location: 824 Caroline Street Regular Business Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Website: brushstrokesfredericksburg.com Phone: 540/368-0560 Just under two decades ago, a group of artists who attended workshops led by Johnny Johnson – the late iconic Fredericksburg artist, teacher, mentor, […]
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