The funding will go to Micah Ecumenical Ministries, Loisann’s Hope House and Empowerhouse.
Three Fredericksburg-area organizations awarded grants to reduce homelessness
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Battlefield District officials in Spotsylvania hosting town hall
Event will be held at Courtland Elementary School on March 19 at 7 p.m.
UPDATED: Expect full stops overnight on U.S. 1 near Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg
Starting late Thursday, all traffic will be stopped up to 15 minutes at a time to remove signs at the intersection of Princess Anne Street and Hanson Avenue.
FCPS names Obeng as new Chief Financial Officer
Most recently, Obeng served as finance director for Virginia’s Pamunkey Indian Tribe.
Spotsylvania County soldier dies in U.S.-Iran military conflict in Middle East
Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan was a 54-year-old husband and father of two.
On the Agenda, March 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Massaponax unable to take flight in state semifinal setback to Pilots
Panthers’ impressive postseason run ends with a loss to Norview in Class 5 semifinals.
Eagles make quick work of Lancers to advance to NCAA second round
UMW will host Amherst College Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.
Former Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Jenkins remembered for ‘skill and professionalism’
Jenkins, who served in the position from 2008-21, died this past weekend.
Fredericksburg announces early-voting for April referendum
Early voting runs March 6-April 18 at FXBG City Center.
On the Agenda, March 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg area’s population grows by nearly 30,000 in latest Weldon Cooper Center data
Caroline is also still the fourth-fastest-growing county in Virginia.
Fredericksburg names Betsy Mason as new Chief of Police
Mason, who has been with the city’s police department since 2012, recently served as interim chief.
Meet the women of Main Street
Fredericksburg Main Street exhibit highlights downtown business owners.
Stafford County School Board approves $529.3 million budget for the next fiscal year
The Board of Supervisors will now examine the spending plan before deciding how much local money to devote to education.
Chase Patrick Randall
Chase Patrick Randall, 18, of Ruther Glen passed away peacefully at VCU Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Chase really enjoyed listening to rap music, especially anything with Snoop Dogg. He was a ladies man and always had just the right compliment....
On the Agenda, Feb. 23-27
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Winter weather-related closings, delays and cancellations: Monday, Feb. 23
Weather conditions impacting Monday morning travel.
Rep. Eugene Vindman announces launch of Federal Workforce Caucus
The group also includes Virginia’s U.S. senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
Stafford reschedules public meeting on Dominion Energy transmission-line project
The meeting will be Thursday, March 5, at Colonial Forge High School.
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