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Iconic Virginia Ice Cream Spot Ranked Among Best In America
A Virginia ice cream shop dating back to 1947 was named the best in the state, and among the best in America, by "Reader's Digest."
According to the rundown, aptly dubbed "The Best Ice Cream in Every State," Carl's Frozen Custard, in Fredericksburg, takes the cake for the Old Dominion.
"This landmark curbside ice cream stand draws major crowds for its delicious soft-serve ice cream," The RD report reads. "The Fredericksburg location of Carl's Frozen Custard, which is open only seasonally, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places."
Founded by Carl Sponseller, the shop…
Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington
After four years in the making, Amazon has unveiled the first phase of HQ2 in Arlington's Crystal City.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, June 15 at Metro Park, which includes a playground, and of course a pair of 22-story office towers powered by renewable energy that can accommodate 8,000 employees.
The buildings at 1400 S. Eads St., boast 50,000 square feet of retail space, EV charging stations, bike racks, bike lanes, a dog park, walking paths.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin addressed the crowd at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"I want to thank everyone from the broad Amazon family f…