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On the Agenda, July 13-17
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Area road construction this week
For updated information, check 511 Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
A year after mass shooting, some Olde Greenwich residents ‘barely come outside’
A group of community leaders aims to build a playground near the site of the April 2025 incident, which left three teens dead.
GOP trio from Fairfax County vying for chance to unseat U.S. Sen. Mark Warner
Early voting for the Aug. 4 Republican U.S. Senate primary is underway. The last day to vote early in person is Aug. 1.
COLUMN: Is it time for the return of video rental stores?
Bring back physical media, columnist writes.
LISTEN: Local blood supply running low ahead of summer demand
The Rappahannock Chapter of the American Red Cross says the region’s blood supply is running low, a challenge that’s common during the summer but especially concerning this year.
COLUMN: July Fourth in Washington was a mess but worth it, attendees say
By contrast, the columnist conked out and decided to stay home out of the rain.
Affordability, jobs, election integrity take center stage in Va.’s 7th Congressional District race
Three Republicans are vying for the chance to unseat Democrat Eugene Vindman, who is running unopposed for re-election.
On the Agenda, July 6-10
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511 Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Foodbank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
WATCH: Looking to the past for lessons about the future
Bill Garner, Kerry Devine and Deuntay Diggs discuss what America’s history can teach us about the challenges and opportunities ahead during the America 250 celebration at Ferry Farm in Stafford.
PHOTOS: The 4th at Ferry Farm
History took center stage at Ferry Farm on the Fourth of July as George Washington’s boyhood home hosted a celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Virginia braces for dangerous heat wave ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Temperatures across much of the state are expected to climb into the upper 90s and low 100s, combined with heavy humidity.Â
LISTEN: Fredericksburg SPCA talks about taking care of animals in this heat
Kathleen Becker-Daley and Von Young say animals depend on you to make wise choices for them on these super hot days,
COLUMN: A lesson — a good one! — in ships, shanties and the sea
While in Baltimore, I discovered a Fredericksburg phenomenon.
On the Agenda, June 29-July 3
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Area roadwork this week
For updated information, check 511 Virginia.
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