Advance Afternoon News
This afternoon's stories include a profile of Mason-Dixon Cafe, a simulation that helps people understand ALICE families' needs, and a video of Thursday night's Demystifying Data Centers panel.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
By Loraine Page
Kelly Hunt, owner of Mason Dixon Cafe on Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg, likes to think of her restaurant as the place where everyone knows your name. She describes the atmosphere of her restaurant as “creative comfort food with a sense of community. A place where the locals eat.”
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What it’s Like to Live as Alice
By Adele Uphaus
Forty percent of households in the Fredericksburg region either live in poverty or qualify as ALICE—an acronym for “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.” These are families who work but struggle to afford basic needs. They often must choose between paying for housing or paying for other necessities such as childcare, food, or utilities, and have no financial safety net in case of an emergency.
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Demystifying Data Centers Panel
On November 21, 2024, FXBG Advance convened four people experienced with data centers for a discussion about what they are, how they operate, and the impact they have on our communities.
Watch the panel discussion
Local Obituaries
To view local obituaries or to send a note to family and loved ones, please visit the link that follows.
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