The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends approval of MWHC rezoning plans
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Downtown Greens wins Conservation Steward of the Year Award from the Land Trust of Virginia
Downtown Greens recognized for conservation efforts of the Upper and Lower Gardens.
Fredericksburg City Crime report, May 1-6
A trash-side thwacking and stray bullets stuck in a passenger door.
A monumental event stirs memories of presidents, preservation efforts past
Sunday’s wreath laying marked the 130th anniversary of the dedication of the current monument to Mary Ball Washington.
Pounding pavement: Runners endure rain for Great Train Race
Runners turned out despite the drizzle for the 30th Great Train Races in downtown Fredericksburg Sunday.
Erstwhile mathematician Eldridge fiddled with bluegrass formula, added to the scene
Hall-of-fame bluegrass banjo player — who lived in Fredericksburg for decades — died on April 14 at age 85.
Spanberger, city officials celebrate $637K investment in emergency operations
Representative helped secure funds for security improvements, equipment upgrades through Community Project Funding program.
Lafayette and the music of the French Revolution
Learn about period music and instruments from Lafayette’s era.
WATCH: Walk-off win for the FredNats
Brandon Pimentel was the walk-off hero for the FredNats as they beat the Wood Ducks 8-7 in 10 innings.
Park programs mark 160th anniversary of the Overland Campaign
Multiple events invite guests onto the battlefields.
LISTEN: Music in Lafayette’s time
Craig Vasey with the Fredericksburg Sister City Association previews the free program at the downtown library this Thursday at 7.
WATCH: Looking at nature close-up
Explaining what a bird Bioblitz is….and how the City Nature Challenge is helping the new Downtown Greens property.
PHOTOS: On the lookout for birds
Monday morning Master Naturalist Henry Day led a group around the Belman Road campus of Downtown Greens as they documented birds on the property.
Screen time: Inaugural Fredericksburg Film Festival boasts impressive lineup
The inaugural Fredericksburg Film Festival, which runs from May 2-5, features 33 films screening across three downtown venues.
UMW students arrested after re-erecting encampment
The students were charged with trespassing after being previously ordered to remove tents on Friday night.
Fredericksburg announces changes for early voting
The ballot drop-off box will be available inside the office of voter registration; no changes to in-person early voting.
Sometimes, they just want to hit something: Fredericksburg women’s football team thriving in inaugural season
Lady Patriots travel to Richmond area Saturday for league semifinal contest.
MWHC’s best-laid plans come under scrutiny during planning commission meeting
Commission continues public hearing on zoning amendment, will vote on proposed projects May 8.
Former city schools superintendent inducted into JM sports hall of fame
Richard Garnett joins four individuals and one team in this year’s class.
Fredericksburg crime report, April 22
A summary of crimes reported to the Fredericksburg Police Department from April 15 to April 21.
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