Three races had their finish line in the outfield at Virginia Credit Union Stadium Saturday morning.
PHOTOS: Running toward St. Patrick’s Day
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PHOTOS: Art show at the Dorothy Hart Community Center this weekend
Fredericksbug Parks, Recreation and Events 74th Art Show and Sale thru Sunday..
‘Business as usual’ as JM girls attempt to complete perfect season
Jackets aiming for the program’s first girls basketball state championship as they take on Lord Botetourt in the Class 3 state championship game Saturday at 11 a.m. at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
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.
PHOTOS: Baseball is back! Hoos and Terps put on a show in Fredericksburg
UVA wins on a wild-pitch in the bottom of the ninth.
Right lane of Falmouth Bridge to reopen Friday following emergency repairs
The $1.1 million work was result of a recent inspection that found rapid deterioration among structural steel elements supporting the bridge.
Groups to hold meeting with CSX regarding relocated split-rail device
At 6 p.m. on March 20, CSX representatives will speak at a meeting organized by Del. Joshua Cole (D-Fredericksburg) at the Mayfield Community Center.
Jackets clip Grafton, advance to state championship game for first time in 23 years
James Monroe will play for the Class 3 state championship next Saturday at 11 a.m. against Lord Botetourt at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
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.
Lance freed: Iconic paperboy statue returns to downtown site
Extra, extra: The Free Lance–Star’s iconic newsboy statue, Lance, has returned to its long-time home in downtown Fredericksburg.
JM girls pull away from Hopewell to reach state semis; Riverbend boys fall to Albemarle
James Monroe will visit Grafton on Friday with a trip to the state championship game on the line. Season ends for the Riverbend and Colonial Forge boys.
FCPS approves proposed FY2025-26 budget, instructional calendar
Updated elementary school zoning encounters ‘a little glitch.’
WATCH: An attempt to lower the noise level downtown
It’s called Automated Traffic Noise Enforcement.
Newman officially takes over as President, CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare
Newman has served as MWHC’s chief operating officer and chief medical officer since 2019.
Bears can’t handle sharpshooting Rams in Region 5D title game
Riverbend will visit Albemarle in Class 5 state quarterfinals on Tuesday; James Monroe girls will host Hopewell the same night.
WATCH: Opening weekend at Kenmore and Ferry Farm
Special programs planned this weekend.
Planners’ new vision for Fredericksburg is a walk in the (pocket) park
At final community conversation for city’s new Comprehensive Plan, walkable centers concept comes into focus.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee this Saturday at JM
15 spellers are competing for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this spring.
The Silver Companies and STACK planning $10 billion data center investment in the city
Announcement comes hours after the city council voted unanimously to approve a Technology Overlay District.
Fredericksburg City Council approves Technology Overlay District
Votes pave the way for by-right data center development in Celebrate Virginia South.
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