COLUMN: Thank you to the professor who has been taking my calls for almost 30 years
University of Mary Washington political scientist Stephen Farnsworth is retiring from the classroom.
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City of Fredericksburg announces new platform for FOIA requests
City: Portal will ensure requests are handled in timely fashion.
‘It’s outrageous’: Spanberger navigates budget fight, Democratic unrest six months into governorship
Of late, she has dealt with criticism from within her own party.
More news from The Free Press
On the Agenda, June 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: SPCA Rescue Run 5K
Annual event helps local animal rescue organization.
The fastest on land: After two state titles, Spotsylvania freshman track star making a run for nationals
Spotsylvania High School freshman track and field phenom Landon Josephs won two state titles last weekend and is preparing for nationals this week.
‘A woman of action’: Myers remembered at candlelight vigil
Community gathers to mourn a life lost to domestic violence.
Region’s worst drought in 18 years continues
Little hope for short term relief.
Where to watch the World Cup in Fredericksburg region
If you can’t travel to the host cities, grab a seat at a local establishment.
New House budget strips environmental standards for data centers, creates commission instead
Updated spending plan, supported by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, no longer includes environmental standards data centers would need to meet in order to be exempted from the state’s sales and use tax.
Powerful recommendation: Stafford Planning Commission urges supervisors to adopt electric-line guidelines
Dominion Energy’s North Anna to Bristers project has been unpopular since being proposed last year.
City of Fredericksburg announces new platform for FOIA requests
City: Portal will ensure requests are handled in timely fashion.
‘It’s outrageous’: Spanberger navigates budget fight, Democratic unrest six months into governorship
Of late, she has dealt with criticism from within her own party.
On the Agenda, June 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: SPCA Rescue Run 5K
Annual event helps local animal rescue organization.
The fastest on land: After two state titles, Spotsylvania freshman track star making a run for nationals
Spotsylvania High School freshman track and field phenom Landon Josephs won two state titles last weekend and is preparing for nationals this week.
Judge rules Rappahannock Tribe’s appeal of Caroline water permit can move forward
The court denied motions filed by DEQ and Caroline attorneys seeking to dismiss the Tribe’s claims.
Councilor: City should be ‘shouting from the rooftops’ about Jeremiah Community
Supportive housing community has raised nearly $12 million of $17.5 million goal; groundbreaking planned for November.
Some Virginians with past felonies can apply to seal their records, starting next month
Advocates and lawmakers say record sealing will help people overcome housing and employment barriers.
Attorney: Client is remorseful after fatal Interstate 95 crash
Jing S. Dong of Staten Island, N.Y., appeared in court for the first time Wednesday.
‘An embarrassing mess:’ Spotsylvania residents decry logistics of data center meetings
The board of supervisors pledged that the county will become more involved with arranging the community gatherings in the future.
Caroline School Board breaks ranks from predecessors, vows to reinstate valedictorian honors
Board voted Monday night to direct staff to craft a policy on reimplementing valedictorian and salutatorian status for students ranked first and second in their class.
‘The same attacks:’ Spotsylvania superintendent addresses accusations from first-year board members
Tension is growing between Superintendent Clint Mitchell and school board members Larry DiBella and Rich Lieberman.
Upon checking work, FCPS uncovers improved grade in technical skills
Data-error entry resulted in reported 0% achievement in category at May meeting; the correct figure is 96%.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Clips: Amazon in Stafford, Part Two
This week, we wrap up a two-part series taking viewers inside Amazon’s two large Stafford warehouses on Centreport Parkway.
Biz Beat Roundup: Two area banks officially tie up
Also inside: Major project under way adjacent to Kalahari, area businessman re-appointed to UMW board, Under Armour opening area store
Biz Beat Banter: Dietmar Weselin
This week on Biz Beat Banter, we sit down with Dietmar Weselin, who grew up in Germany during World War II, made his way to the United States and Fredericksburg, became a business success and now gives of his time and talents to support wounded members of the U.S. military.
Biz Beat Clips: Amazon in Stafford, Part One
This week, we kick off a two-part series taking viewers inside Amazon’s two large warehouses on Centreport Parkway in Stafford County. This week features the company’s cross-dock facility, which is the beginning of the journey for many Amazon packages.
Biz Beat Roundup: A hole in one for downtown? Bagel business coming to Caroline Street
Also inside: Downtown bakery profiled in Southern Living, area lodging establishment receives recognition, 116 home sales reported in region
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Local family turns personal journey into awareness event for rare genetic condition
This Saturday, a music festival at Strangeways Brewing on Lansdowne Road will raise awareness of chromosomal deletion syndromes, rare genetic conditions that can cause serious developmental and medical challenges.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Find details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: More than 20,000 pounds donated, and the harvest continues
Another milestone for Rappahannock Education Farm.
WATCH: FAM series going on a road trip
What Remains going to the Masonic Lodge on Princess Anne Street.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.