Instead of ordering sausages or made-to-order sandwiches at the counter, Opa’s Smoked Meats deli service is curbside for the safety of both customers and employees. The third generation, family-run business adapted it services to continue to serve their customers through the coronavirus pandemic. “B...

By Robert C. Deming Standard-Radio Post contributor Jill Elliott is known in Fredericksburg as the owner of Haberdashery Boutique and Blackchalk Home and Laundry, but many may not know she is also a familiar face at the Homecare Retreat Center in Kenya. Elliott recently returned from a two-week visi...

Fredericksburg Inn and Suites, 201 S. Washington St., adapted to the unpredictable coronavirus pandemic as they continue to house travelers. General Manager Frank Seddon started as a groundskeeper and painter for a family-owned hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona. With about 35 years working in the hospital...

As the old year ends, our community moves closer to the celebration of its 175th anniversary. Fredericksburg was founded on May 8, 1846. So, this May ...

As a podcast junkie, I have my favorites, including several that are news-oriented like “The Daily,” produced by The New York Times . Last week, the s...

Changes to COVID-19 guidelines and procedures have been announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC now recommends the follow...