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FredStock ’08

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 24th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This event didn’t get enough (any?) press this week, so I’m going to give them this short post. At Cannon Ridge Golf Club this weekend is FredStock ’08 to benefit H.O.M.E. (Home of Miracles and Embraces).Music features:Anthony CampbellBrandishing Steel…



DadReview.com Arrival

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

InTheBurg.info is branching out to touch other realms of life other than city news and politics. It is with great pleasure that today I’m announcing the grand opening of DadReview.com. Visit http://www.dadreview.com/ to see a newly expecting father’s …



Road Trip DC

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 22nd, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

On Sunday we took off for DC for a few days. Gail had to attend a conference, which left me free to embark on my own tour around the city. It’s been a while since I could go around without an agenda. We were able to stay at the Mandarin OrientalStop #1…



Picking Up Slugs

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 20th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

On today’s FLS front page is an article on slugging. For those unfamiliar with this practice, I highly recommend reading the authority on the subject http://www.slug-lines.com/ . I’m posting this short bit to relay my first experience picking up slugs,…



Calling All Fredericksburg Bloggers

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 20th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

As reported at O’DonnellWeb, a few of us Fredericksburg bloggers are planning on getting together for a drink at J’Brian’s on 7/31 (6-8pm). This will be the second meetup. Last month I went and had the opportunity to meet 5 other bloggers from O’Donnel…



Children’s Art Expo 7/26

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 20th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

In my weekly perusal around area websites, I noticed this unique event coming up this Saturday. On Sat at Hurkamp Park, from 10am-2pm, children can participate in a variety of art activities ranging from Free to only $1 per station.(c)2008 InTheBurg.in…



Fredericksburg Fair 2008

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 20th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Looks like everyone is getting ready for the 2008 Fair at the Fairgrounds on Rt 2. Visit http://fredfair.net/ for more information. Events run from Friday July 25th through Sunday Aug 3rd. This year they will have a full ferris wheel. Event highlights …



Travel observation for 7/13

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 13th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There is a longer security line and an increased number of passengers on tonight’s (7/13) Sunday flight. I would attribute it to increased costs driving people to the cheaper less used flights. Normally Sunday night security lines are a blast because t…



Green Gov’t Challenge

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 8th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Fredericksburg, VA is laying down a challenge along with other VA governments. The Virginia Municipal League is putting together the Green Government Challenge, which gives localities points for having good green practices, and more points for putting…



2nd Place Interview

By From http://burgnews.blogspot.com/ • Jul 8th, 2008 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Well, my second attempt to get on the planning commission was about as successful as the first time. I would like to thank Council Members Marv Dixon and Matt Kelly that gave me their vote of support. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to win over the votes…