Brian McDermott, MD, and Kostas Constantine, MD, Recognized Among America’s Leading Doctors 2025
Fredericksburg, VA, August 18, 2025 – Mary Washington Hospital is proud to announce that Brian McDermott, MD, and Kostas Constantine, MD, both of Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, have been named among America’s Leading Doctors 2025 by Newsweek and Statista. This prestigious recognition honors the nation’s most respected and high-performing specialists who demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise, outstanding […]
Estes Unveils New Trailer Wrap Honoring the American Cancer Society®
RICHMOND, Va. (August 11, 2025) – Estes Express Lines, the largest privately owned freight carrier in North America, is holding a ribbon cutting at its Richmond headquarters to unveil the company’s latest nonprofit-inspired trailer wrap, spotlighting the American Cancer Society. The initiative is part of Open Heart, Open Road, Estes’ charitable giving program that uses […]
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber’s First Responder Appreciation Breakfast Celebrate Local Heroes and Lifetime Achievements
Fredericksburg, VA — The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly recognized the extraordinary dedication and bravery of local law enforcement, fire, and EMS professionals during the annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast, held the morning of August 13th at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. The event honored recipients in the following categories: Life Saving Award, Unit Citation […]
UMW Included Among Nation’s Best in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ Guide
The University of Mary Washington has once again been named among the nation’s best by The Princeton Review. The education services company included UMW in its 2026 edition of The Best 391 Colleges, which profiles just 15 percent of America’s four-year institutions. While the publication doesn’t rank schools 1 through 391, several earn specialized accolades, including […]
Danville Pittsylvania Chamber Launches Two Interest Meetings to Strengthen Regional Growth
Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce is calling on local business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders to be part of something bigger – two upcoming Chamber Interest Meetings designed to expand the region’s reach, influence, and opportunities for growth. The first meeting will be held Wednesday, September 24, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 […]
SETH RAGOSTA ELECTED TO BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE VSB FAMILY LAW SECTION
Seth J. Ragosta was recently elected as a Board of Governors Member of the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. The section provides information regarding family law to the public through its website and its publications (including Children and Divorce, Marriage in Virginia, Divorce in Virginia, Spare the Child, and Financial Issues in […]
AI Research and Real-World Impact Take Shape at UMW’s Center for AI and the Liberal Arts
The University of Mary Washington has long been a leader in higher education adapted to a global digital environment. Now with the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI), it has centered this work, bringing together faculty and students from communication and digital studies, computer science, humanities, social sciences, arts and other fields to explore AI’s applications […]
RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE MARKS 10,000 BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTIONS FOR MEMBERS
Fredericksburg, Va. – REC has hit a major milestone in bringing high-speed broadband internet to its service area with 10,000 members now online. In just one year, REC has doubled the number of members benefitting from access to high-speed internet in their homes and businesses. The connections are a testament to the impact of REC’s […]
UMW Makes Money’s 2025 ‘Best Colleges in America’ List
The University of Mary Washington has been recognized by Money, earning a top spot on its 2025 list of the “Best Colleges in America.” Now in its 11th year, the annual ranking highlights more than 700 four-year institutions that deliver strong academics at an affordable cost and prepare students for success after graduation. Mary Washington […]
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 2026
FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2026 fellows. The class meets monthly from September 2025 through May 2026, gathering at businesses and organizations across the Fredericksburg region. Throughout the program, participants will sharpen their leadership skills, connect with influential community leaders, and work in teams to […]
