Weekly Web Roundup - Jan. 31 - Feb 7.

Some tidbits on Alum Springs from Fredericksburg Remembered - "Alum Springs has a fairly complex history. Beyond the springs themselves–in the upper end of the park and once productive of waters believed to be curative–Alum Springs was the site of one of Fredericksburg’s few upland mills, the scene of at least two duels, and by legend a refuge for refugees during the Battle of Fredericksburg. "

February's First Friday from Britney A. Kriener - "I entered 5 paintings that I just had lying around into the Young Fredericksburg exhibit. I was all amped up all week waiting for Friday, thinking about winning awards and selling hundreds of dollars worth of art and all that."

No. 6 Fresh Cherry Pie Recipe from Saving Room for Dessert - "In honor of the upcoming birthday of our first President, George Washington, I baked a traditional fresh Cherry Pie.  Did you know that George Washington grew up a few miles from our home in Fredericksburg, Virginia?  His mother's home is still standing and can be toured daily."

Always opt for Adventure from Tallow & Grove - "This story is a more compressed version of conversations I have with richer Northern Virginia people when I tell them I’m from Fredericksburg.  “Oh, I LOVE Fredericksburg,” they say, “It’s so quaint.  We’ll come down for an afternoon & eat hot dogs at the Rec Center & watch all the characters!”  Believe me, there are times when I have plenty of vitriol for the ugly economics of tourism."

Stolen Wallet at Panera from Freshly Brewed Faith - "When I looked at the time and realized we needed to get back to Borders, we all stood up and threw out our trash.  That's when I realized it. My wallet was not in my purse."

Incentives - From Where We Came to Where We Are from Question Everything - "Incentives should be used to meet economic development goals. Goals which as originally discussed must look beyond just direct impacts of jobs and revenues to include diversification of our tax base, sustainability, more higher paying jobs, and compatibility with the city's character."