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New brand for Fredericksburg Regional Transit
The shorthand name for the agency is being updated from “FRED Transit” to “FXBGO!” (pronounced by saying the letters “FXB” and the word “Go”).
LISTEN: Town Talk/City Councilman Matt Kelly
Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about school expansion–and paying for it along with other major capital projects on the horizon in the city.
PHOTOS: Free Fridge and Pantry taking shape at Downtown Greens
It’s expected to be ready to serve the community later this month
WATCH: Free Fridge and Pantry becoming a reality at Downtown Greens
Volunteers with Dominion Energy worked on the construction and installation this week.
October festivals and events around the state
Fall in Virginia State Parks
WATCH: VDOT readies to open the Chatham Bridge
Ribbon cutting Saturday morning. You can walk on the bridge after 10. Bridge opens to vehicles on Sunday
Area COVID numbers starting to fall
About ten fewer people hospitalized compared to last week at this time
WATCH: City School superintendent thanks Marguerite Young for her guidance
Thanking a mentor: Fredericksburg School Superintendent Dr. Marci Catlett thanks longtime educator and community leader Marguerite Young for her guidance.
WATCH: Mayor Greenlaw thanks Marguerite Young for her influence
Thanking a mentor: Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw thanks longtime educator and community leader Marguerite Young.
WATCH: Marguerite Young reacts to Fredericksburg NAACP awards to be given in her name
Mrs. Young was surprised at an event at Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) downtown.
WATCH: Fredericksburg NAACP creates an award to honor longtime educator Marguerite Young
The Fredericksburg NAACP announced Wednesday night the creation of three awards to be given yearly to Fredericksburg City School employees.
Fugitive wanted in multiple states arrested in Stafford
Alert Stafford deputy notices plates on a vehicle match those stolen from a county motel
One area COVID death
Hospitalizations remain under 100
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Fire and Rescue
Chief Joseph Cardello and Public Information Officer Katie Brady on various fire safety topics. Also info on Open House opportunities at several fire stations.
PHOTOS: National Night Out in Stafford
Stafford Marketplace packed as events returns after a COVID year
WATCH: Sheriff Decatur @ Stafford’s National Night Out
Big crowd at Stafford Marketplace on 610 for National Night Out in Stafford
COVID numbers decline in area
Hospitalizations and percent positivity both decline
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way
Rappahannock United Way’s Janel Donohue with an update on Prosper Students Fall Workshops–formally known as Mission Independence–helps students get ready to the real life.
WATCH: No student backpacks and more police at Maury Stadium for James Monroe High School football games
Fredericksburg School officials say it’s in response to stories statewide about weapons, violence and drugs at high school football games.
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