The governor also reappointed two other members to the governing body.
Youngkin appoints Fredericksburg businessman to UMW Board of Visitors
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Long needled by zoning restrictions, tattooers hope to see city ink new ordinance
During a work session, councilors signaled an openness to removing 500-foot buffer between tattoo shops and residences.
Keeping us on pens and needles: Local tattoo artists have skin in the game
Event draws attention to tattooing as art and showcases local and national talent.
‘Wazee’ get their due at downtown Juneteenth celebration
Event hosted by FAM and longtime activist Eunice Haigler honored Black elders.
Micah working to meet needs during hot stretch this week
Some Micah churches are opening rotating indoor cooling spaces.
LISTEN: Former area theater teacher creates Shakespeare Garden
Fred Franklin has created the garden at his Fredericksburg home.Â
LISTEN: New court in Fredericksburg for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues
Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Elizabeth Humphries says the program will be in city General District Court.Â
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Gaila Sims at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
In this episode, Gaila looks back on her time at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and looks ahead to her new book.
Matt Kelly running for Fredericksburg Ward 3 City Council seat
Longtime resident, former City Councilor will face Susanna Finn in November’s election.
BREAKING: All lanes of Interstate 95 closed near Central Park
Downed power lines caused road closure, outages in area.
WATCH: A walk in the woods at Downtown Greens
Downtown Greens in Fredericksburg is holding two nature walks at their Belman Road campus this month–a Twilight walk on June 27th and a morning walk on the 28th.
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans
Group’s chair said group was asked to leave while writing postcards supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Sims, who championed historic projects, to leave Fredericksburg Area Museum
She’s working on a new book about racial issues and Fredericksburg and plans to teach college course this fall.
WATCH: More information for the Johnny Johnson mural
A plaque has been added to the mural on the corner of William and Sophia streets downtown.
PHOTOS: A little rain, a lot of fun
Fredericksburg SPCA 5K Recue Run–Start and finish at the downtown library.
City schools celebrate ‘incredible’ progress in special education
SOL test performance sags at James Monroe High School, ticks up at Walker-Grant Middle School.
PHOTOS: Big turnout for 40th anniversary of Music on the Steps
300+ people at the Fredericksburg branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for Elby Brass on Monday night.
City, VDOT pave way for Dixon Park Connector Trail
Construction for the multi-use path, which is fully funded through VDOT’s SMART SCALE, could begin as early as 2028.
PHOTOS: The Living Legacies exhibit opens at FAM
The exhibit on African Amerian history in Fredericksburg will be on display for three years.
WATCH: Powerful opening to a powerful exhibit
Living Legacies tells the African American history in Fredericksburg at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
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