One project would include merging of the Lafayette Boulevard multiuse trail and Virginia Central Railway Trail.
City to Request $101M in State Transportation Funds
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City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed George Street Townhouses
City Council will take up two items related to the proposed townhouses and the corresponding lawsuit.
City Unveils New Public Safety Radio System
The new system provides stronger radio coverage, more channels, and direct communication between departments.
Fredericksburg Election Guide November 2015
Polling locations are open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
Are You Ready for Super Tuesday in Virginia?
Who is on the ballot, how to verify your voter registration, where to vote and more.
City Pool Renamed in Honor of Philanthropist Doris Buffett
Buffet has contributed $500,000 over ten years to fund admission to the pool for city residents.
City Council Votes to Move Toward Settlement Agreement with NBB
The next step in the process is a September 27 public hearing.
Ribbon Cutting, Communications Center Tours to Unveil City’s New Public Safety Radio System
The public is invited to the September 27, 2016 event.
Fredericksburg Dedicates the Doris E. Buffett Pool at Dixon Park
City Council voted unanimously to name the pool in honor of the philanthropist, whose donations have provided free admission for city residents.
Stafford Receives Grant to Enlarge Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve
The grant will add 128 acres to the natural area preserve.
Sen. Reeves Introduces ‘Josh Hardy’ Bill
SB 1222 would expand access to investigational drugs, biological products and devices.
City to Begin Interviews for Director of Economic Development & Tourism
A four-person committee will begin narrowing the pool of 57 applicants, with interviews of the top five expected to begin in the next two weeks.
Gov. McAuliffe Signs Emergency Order to Prevent Gasoline Shortages
The order declared a state of emergency to allow for a state response to prevent gasoline shortages.
Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Speaks in Fredericksburg
In his opening statement, Trump greeted Fairfax — instead of Fredericksburg.
Presidential Race Tightens in Virginia, UMW Survey Shows
The 3 percentage point gap, well within the survey’s margin of error, suggests a tightening of the race.
EDA Votes to Fund $300K Incentive to Settle NBB Lawsuit
If approved by City Council, the city would reimburse the EDA from the real estate tax increment generated by the mixed use development.
City Council to Vote on NBB Townhome Settlement
If City Council approves the settlement agreement during their September 13 meeting, city staff will advertise a public hearing for September 27.
Hazel Hill Apartments to Receive Updated Natural Gas System
“I will continue to be personally engaged and on site weekly to monitor progress,” said Councilman Chuck Frye.
Patriot Day: “We Will Never Forget”
2016 marks the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Future of National Bank Building May Head to Trial
Fredericksburg Circuit Judge Herbert Hewitt declined to dismiss three lawsuits over the property.
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