September 3 – September 9, 2017
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At Home store opens in Spotsylvania
The new 90,000-square-foot store offers more than 50,000 home décor items
City implements new parking plan
Two-hour parking returns to William Street
Home of the Week: Two-story foyer
This stunning brick front colonial is located close to everything Fredericksburg has to offer.
Slow down for back-to-school
Drivers on Courthouse Road will notice a reduced speed limit of 35 mph in the work zone from Ramoth Church Road to Cedar Lane to ensure the safety of working crew members and the traveling public.
Car vandalism – Fredericksburg Police Report
Also, car broken into
New Column – Flavors of Fredericksburg
Savor Fredericksburg with Regina Kenner
Dominion looks for art awards applicants
One Shining Star Award of $10,000 will be awarded in each of five regions to arts and cultural programs that make communities more vibrant by engaging students in theater, art, music and other artistic forms.
Park Service offers Fit-History hikes
This season’s hikes will range from 2.5 to 5 miles, covering two to three miles per hour. All hikes begin at 10 a.m.
Night closures planned for Dulles Toll Road, Airport Access Road
Nighttime lane closures, including intermittent full closures, on the Dulles Toll Road and Dulles Airport Access Road at Route 7 will occur from Sunday, Aug. 27 through Monday, Sept. 11 in order to install bridge beams.
‘Bourbon and Boxwood’ to raise money for museums
Washington Heritage Museums will host its third annual fundraiser,
“Bourbon & Boxwood” at the Mary Washington House and gardens on September 23, 2017.
Stolen jewelry – Fredericksburg Police Report
Also, stolen cell phone
Dirt bike crash kills two-year-old in King George
De’Shon T. Brown, 21, was riding a youth dirt bike with his 2-year-old son.
Zip Trip coming to city
From Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism Come on out and be part of the excitement and festivities beginning at 6 a.m. Yes, we said, 6 a.m.! Our very own city staff, led by Danelle Rose and Kim Herbert have worked together with the crew and producers of...
Pedestrian killed on Route 1
On August 22, 2017 at approximately 10 P.M., Stafford County Deputies responded to a report of a pedestrian struck just south of Boswell’s Corner on Route 1.
Home of the Week: Custom built colonial
The gorgeous two story foyer greets you with hardwood floors that wind throughout the main level.
New crosswalk in Tappahannock
Pedestrians crossing Route 17 at Tappahannock can use a new crosswalk and push-button activated flashing warning light system recently installed by the Virginia Department of Transportation
Build your career toolkit — and other Culpeper events
Also, Tuck Everlasting!
VDOT Hot Spots
Construction delays for this week
New board chairman has grown up with Germanna in his life
William E. Thomas took over the mantle from Cathy Washington in July.
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