Big turnout for Arsenal Events Grand Slamrock races at Virginia Credit Union Stadium this morning.
PHOTOS: Kids’ Leprechaun Chase brings big cheers (and smiles!)
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Spotsylvania man arrested after allegedly boarding city school bus and assaulting staff member
Jordan Cromes, 32, faces several charges following Friday morning incident that culminated with his arrest outside JMHS.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Joy Crump (Cappuccino and pivot to public service at Anita’s Cafe)
This month, managing editor Joey LoMonaco sits down with Joy Crump, the longtime partner and head chef at Foode, who became the first Black woman elected to Fredericksburg’s City Council this past November.
WATCH: Fredericksburg fire protection rating improves to Class 2
The City of Fredericksburg has improved its fire protection rating, earning a Class 2 Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services Office.
Fredericksburg city councilors get first look at FY27 budget
A public hearing for the budget and real estate tax rate is scheduled for April 21.
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.
A community says goodbye: Remembering Thom Schiff’s musical legacy
Fredericksburg music scene mourns another loss.
Mother Mary: During Womens History Month we consider the Founding Mother
Authors, historians and scholars work to unravel Mary Washington’s complicated reputation.
St. Patrick’s Day drinks: Look beyond Guinness and Bailey’s
Move over green beer, Irish cocktails come in all hues.
FCPS names Obeng as new Chief Financial Officer
Most recently, Obeng served as finance director for Virginia’s Pamunkey Indian Tribe.
Overnight delays expected on Route 1 near Falmouth Bridge
Beginning Thursday VDOT crews will remove overhead signs as part of an ongoing safety project.
‘Make our community safer’: Three of Del. Joshua Cole’s bills are bound for Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk
One bill would use Fredericksburg as a model for gun buyback programs statewide.
On the Agenda, March 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Sweet spot: Kilwins opens doors to confectionery delights
New downtown shop offers chocolates, fudge, ice cream and more.
And then there was one: Massaponax boys the last area hoops team standing after dismantling James River
The James Monroe girls, Massaponax girls and Courtland boys eliminated from state tournament with quarterfinal losses Tuesday night.
Fredericksburg City School Board approves $68.4 million FY27 budget
Budget, which includes a 7% pay increase for teachers, passes 4-1.
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.
PHOTOS: Micah’s Coldest Night of the Year
Community turns out to support additional resources for unhoused neighbors.
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.
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