Grant is aimed at nonprofit, community-driven organizations that ‘support innovation and resilience.’
Amazon, The Community Foundation launch $300,000 grant in the Rappahannock Region
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On the Agenda, July 28-Aug. 1
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
Fredericksburg to add speed cameras near new middle school in Idlewild
Drivers can be ticketed for speeding starting Sept. 20, following a 30-day waiting period.
Joy Galantin Veazey
Born on September 8, 1938 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Joy Galantin Veazey of King George, Virginia, passed away in her home on July 8, 2025. A child of a career Navy officer, she lived several times in Maryland. Preceded in death by her husband Ed Veazey (d. 2018), she is...
Stafford sets ribbon-cutting for dog park that will honor sheriff’s office K-9
The ceremony will be Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. at the park on Mountain View Road.
Pedestrian safety project planned for Fredericksburg’s Mayfield neighborhood
Project includes the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps, improved crosswalks, and pedestrian-friendly intersection modifications.
Stafford woman, 32, charged with second-degree murder in shooting
An investigation revealed the shooting was allegedly domestic-related.
Germanna awarded $350K grant from Lowe’s Foundation
Grant will aid in building and deploying mobile training units.
On the Agenda, July 21-25
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority charters new chapter in Stafford County
The sorority was founded on Jan. 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University.
Public comment invited on Route 2/17 widening in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania
VDOT also will start construction next week on a project to replace a bridge superstructure in Caroline County.
Fredericksburg resident, 19, shot and killed in southern Stafford County
Two juvenile suspects were arrested and charged in connection with the slaying.
On the Agenda, July 14-18
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
Pick a pooch: Stafford County asks for public’s help in naming new dog park
The winning dog name will be announced at a ribbon-cutting ceremony next month.
Fredericksburg bicycle and pedestrian connector project finishes early
Paved path along Lafayette Boulevard between Twin Lake Drive and St. Paul Street is now open.
On the Agenda, July 7-11
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
Press Rewind, June 30-July 5
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by the staff.
Public meetings planned for road projects in Stafford, King George and Caroline
The meetings will be July 8, 9, and 10.
Downtown Greens receives grant for ‘community beautification’
Grant will cover planting of native plant species, installation of educational signage.
City seeking junior reporter for ‘Zip Trip’ TV segment
Series will spotlight Fredericksburg’s business, culture and events on July 25.
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