Del. Destiny LeVere-Bolling shared her experiences as a new mother/legislator, and Speaker of the House Don Scott made an appearance.
Black women celebrated for their labor, contributions at tea hosted by Del. Joshua Cole
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City, Stafford farm pursue a GOATed solution to unwanted vegetation
Furry, eco-friendly landscaping project at Old Mill Park is part of 60-day trial program.
City council’s ‘conservative’ budget includes 4-cent real estate tax increase
The body also approved on first reading an 8% increase to water rates and a 6% increase to sewer rates.
At ribbon cutting, Vindman pledges to fight against ‘extreme policies’ in D.C.
Vindman (D-7th) greeted constituents and local officials during a ribbon-cutting for his Fredericksburg district office.
Fredericksburg City Council aims to ‘keep powder dry’ in recommended FY26 budget
Councilors discuss real estate tax rate, funds for partner organizations.
In Year 2, Fredericksburg Film Festival aims to project ‘that local filmmaker vibe’
Festival, which runs April 16-20, includes screening of more than 40 films along with panels, mixers and workshops.
In the zone: FCPS approves elementary school redistricting map
Board debates proposed elementary school behavioral intervention classroom.
Dead vultures at R-Board landfill test positive for Avian Influenza
Specimens were tested by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency; VDH says no human cases in Commonwealth.
Column: I saw some promising signs and people, too
The “Hands Off” mass mobilization drew several hundred to downtown Fredericksburg protesting Elon Musk, Donald Trump and cuts to the federal government.
‘Staring into the abyss’: Fredericksburg officials pledge to fund schools despite challenges
City’s appropriation plan could lead to $3 million less in operating funds, at least initially.
Potential for ‘localized depression’ shapes budget talks in Fredericksburg
City council plans to advertise an increase to real estate tax of six cents per $100 of assessed value.
In Mayfield, residents worry that CSX’s priorities don’t track with their reality
Split-rail device is no longer near Cobblestone wall, but Mayfield residents are none too happy about new location.
UPDATED: ‘No direct threat’ to city schools after manhunt involving FBI
Police say that Fasihullah Safar, 16, who was spotted at James Monroe High School earlier this week, is in custody in New Jersey.
MWHC, RAHD release draft of 2025 Community Health Assessment
Affordable housing, behavioral health and access to providers are among the top issues affecting health across the Fredericksburg area.
City manager’s recommended budget includes 3-cent real estate tax increase
Budget calls for a general fund balance of $136.75 million, a 6.9% increase from the adopted FY 2025 budget.
Frustrations muffled no longer: New law would allow automated enforcement of vehicle noise in Fredericksburg
HB 2550 would create a pilot program in Planning Districts 8 and 16, under which violators would be issued a traffic summons not exceeding $100.
FCPS approves proposed FY2025-26 budget, instructional calendar
Updated elementary school zoning encounters ‘a little glitch.’
Don’t ribbit: FredNats honor region’s Black baseball history with new identity
For five home games this season, the FredNats will transform into the Frogs, an all-Black team that starred on city diamonds from 1919 through the early 1930s.
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