By Susan Larson
At their September 23 regular session meeting, Fredericksburg City Council will again take-up the issue of building a baseball stadium complex.
Fallen Marine Honored with Stafford Procession
By Susan Larson
Marine Sgt. Charles Strong will be honored with a procession through Stafford County on Tuesday, Sept. 23, when his body is escorted from Dover Air Force Base to Covenant Funeral Service in Stafford.
Sgt. Strong, a member of the Corps’ elite special command, was killed in Herat Province, Afghanistan, on September 15.
City Pledges Additional $2M, Accepts Diamond Nation Offer
By Susan Larson
Plans for a minor league baseball stadium and amateur sports complex in Fredericksburg were revived Tuesday, when City Council unanimously voted to accept Diamond Nation’s most recent offer.
“We’re essentially back to where we were a year ago,” Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw said.
City Manager Bev Cameron announced the offer before the meeting in an email to the press. He outlined the offer in three points:
Fredericksburg Unemployment Rate Up, Highest in Last Year
By Susan Larson
The civilian labor force unemployment rate in Fredericksburg is at 6.0 percent, according to August 2014 local unemployment statistics released October 1 by the Virginia Employment Commission. The number is not seasonally adjusted. It’s the highest unemployment rate for the city between July 2013 and August 2014.
Wittman, Mosher Debate October 6 at UMW
The candidates for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District will debate in Fredericksburg on October 6.
Incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman (R) and Democratic challenger Norm Mosher will meet in Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall, at the University of Mary Washington. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., is free and open to the public.
Three City of Fredericksburg Job Openings
The City of Fredericksburg is accepting applications for Manager of Public Facilities, Facilities Technician and Transit Driver.
Fredericksburg Hiring: Manager of Public Facilities
“A city application and resume should be submitted before the close of business on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014.”
Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
Photos from the 2014 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade.
Your Guide to the Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
Where to park, where to watch and more.
National Guard to Honor Two Local Men Killed in Action
The memorial ceremony begins at 9 a.m. on December 6, 2014, in Fredericksburg.
ARB Reviews Mill District Requests November 17
Fredericksburg’s Architectural Review Board will discuss the proposed Mill District project at their Monday night meeting.
Mill District Public Hearing Nov. 11
Fredericksburg City Council and Fredericksburg Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing Nov. 11 on proposed rezoning for the Mill District mixed-use development.
Four Hour Downtown Parking Begins November 8
Extended holiday parking is in effect November 8 through December 31, 2014.
Wittman, Brat Win, Warner Claims Victory, Amendment Passes
First and seventh districts go to Republicans. Recount possible in Warner, Gillespie race for Senate.
Spotsylvania Approves Three of Five Bond Issues
Voters approved a maximum of $241.4 million for transportation, schools and public safety projects.
Ferry Farm Subdivision Building Permit Challenged
Permits have been issued and reviewed, but a neighbor contends Stafford County is wrong.
EDA Awards Grants, Invests in Holiday Gift Card Program
The EDA awards grants four times a year, with deadlines on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.
Fredericksburg Christmas Parade Announces New Sponsors, Solicits Participants
The 2014 Fredericksburg Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Virginia Publishes Special Education Guide for Military Families with Children
The resource provides information about special education programs in Virginia public schools.
Community Cleanup Week in the City
Seven dumpster locations, appliance pick-up and hazardous materials collection.
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