Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Authority pledged $26,817 at its July 13, 2015, meeting.
12 Projects Receive Fredericksburg EDA Grants
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Spotsylvania Baseball Committee Votes to Continue Pursuing Stadium Deal
The committee voted 7 to 2 to move forward on a publicly financed minor league baseball stadium.
Stray Cat Bite in Spotsylvania is Positive for Rabies
Precautions you should take for your family and your pets.
Fredericksburg Center of Virginia’s Medicaid Expansion Battle
By Susan Larson
Gov. Terry McAuliffe will bring his push for Medicaid expansion in Virginia to Fredericksburg today, home turf of House Speaker Bill Howell (R-Stafford), the state legislator leading the fight against it.
On Thursday, House Republicans unsuccessfully pushed for a special session to deal with the issue, which currently is part of Howell’s proposed budget. A special session would have removed the issue from the budget.
Chatham Bridge Weight Limits Set to Protect Structure
By Susan Larson
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be posting new weight limit signs for Chatham Bridge, where Rt. 3 crosses the Rappahannock River between downtown Fredericksburg and Stafford County near Chatham Manor.
A scheduled annual inspection of the bridge found continued deterioration of the bridge’s main steel beams, VDOT said.
VDOT Fredericksburg Region Traffic Hot Spots
VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg Region for June 21 – 27, 2015.
VRE Names Locomotive for Stafford Supervisor Paul Milde
Milde is immediate past Chairman of Virginia Railway Express.
Stafford County Wins Two National Achievement Awards
The National Association of Counties 2015 Achievement Awards recognize innovative county government programs.
Economic Development Master Plan RFP Deadline June 11
Proposals are due no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015.
Your June 9 Ballot and Where to Vote
The election June 9, 2015, in Virginia is a primary for state and local offices.
Howell, Dudenhefer Win Republican Primary
Sterne, Olsen and Maurer won their Stafford races.
Residents Want City to Shut Down Happy Endings Bar and Grill
Residents in the Rising Sun Neighborhood report continued noise, public drunkeness, and vandalism by customers of Happy Endings Bar and Grill.
Council Members Take Oath of Office
By Susan Larson
Four city council members took the oath of office July 1 in a ceremony at Town Hall Market House.
William Withers (Ward 2), Timothy Duffy (Ward 3), Charlie Frye, Jr. (Ward 4) are new members of council, elected in the May 6 city election. Brad Ellis (Ward 1) won another term.
Congressman Rob Wittman presented keynote remarks before the Honorable Gordon F. Willis, presiding judge for the City of Fredericksburg Circuit Court, presented the oath of office to the newly elected council members.
Spotsylvania Forming Nine Member Baseball Committee
The baseball committee has until July 31, 2015, to vote on a proposed minor league baseball stadium complex for the county.
City Hiring IT Business Analyst and Transit Drivers
City of Fredericksburg job openings.
Spotsylvania to Consider $33 Million to Build Minor League Stadium
Spotsylvania County supervisors will hold a special meeting May 5 to discuss a proposal.
Spotsylvania Delays Vote on $25M for Baseball Stadium
Hagerstown Sun representatives told the supervisors they didn’t think the National Baseball Association (NBA) would grant the extension.
Traffic Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg Region
VDOT’s traffic hot spots for the Fredericksburg Region, May 24 – 31, 2015.
Thousands Attend 20th Annual Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria
The annual luminaria program honors United States soldiers who died in service to their county.
95 Express Lanes Schedule for Memorial Day Weekend
The I-95 Express Lanes will operate on a special schedule to accommodate Memorial Day Weekend travel.
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