PHOTOS: 44 Diesel at Downtown Sounds
Market Square concert draws visitors to downtown for First Friday.
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UMW team tests the waters — literally — with weekly coliform monitoring along Rappahannock
Researchers and students hope year-round testing will help river users make informed decisions about swimming, paddling and other recreation.
DEQ issued air pollution violations on Spotsylvania data center campus in 2025
Amazon spokesperson: company reported the violations, which were resolved earlier this year.
In 7th Congressional District, it’s Vindman versus the winner of a three-way GOP contest
The Republican primary is Aug. 4. The general election is Nov. 3.
Stafford County supervisors officially proclaim June as Pride Month
For the second year in a row, board Chairman Deuntay Diggs gave an impassioned speech. But so did those who were against the proclamation.
Two dead after domestic-related shooting and crash in the city
Two juvenile children of the deceased suffered minor injuries in the incident.
‘This should’ve happened last year:’ King George residents protest already-approved data centers
Supervisors implored residents to become more civically engaged so they don’t miss future public hearings.
‘Gentrification is a tough word’: Mayfield residents voice concerns over proposed rezoning
The Small Area 8 plan calls for a rezoning certain areas to Creative Maker, a designation that allows for broader uses.
Fredericksburg police offering cash reward for information leading to arrest in trail attacks
Police are investigating three separate unsolved incidents, including an assault on Ficklen Island Sunday evening.
D.J. Palmer waited decades for his chance to walk the sidelines as a head coach. One life-changing illness later, he’s taking it in stride.
D.J. Palmer, who has been coaching high school football since age 19, led Hartwood High School during the program’s first-ever football practice, on June 1.
U.S. Sen. Warner: Data centers shouldn’t drive up energy costs for consumers
Lawmaker and former Virginia governor: There are more than 600 data centers in the state, making it the “data center capital of the world.”
UMW team tests the waters — literally — with weekly coliform monitoring along Rappahannock
Researchers and students hope year-round testing will help river users make informed decisions about swimming, paddling and other recreation.
DEQ issued air pollution violations on Spotsylvania data center campus in 2025
Amazon spokesperson: company reported the violations, which were resolved earlier this year.
In 7th Congressional District, it’s Vindman versus the winner of a three-way GOP contest
The Republican primary is Aug. 4. The general election is Nov. 3.
Stafford County supervisors officially proclaim June as Pride Month
For the second year in a row, board Chairman Deuntay Diggs gave an impassioned speech. But so did those who were against the proclamation.
Two dead after domestic-related shooting and crash in the city
Two juvenile children of the deceased suffered minor injuries in the incident.
‘This should’ve happened last year:’ King George residents protest already-approved data centers
Supervisors implored residents to become more civically engaged so they don’t miss future public hearings.
UPDATED: Investigators seek public’s help in fatal Interstate 95 bus crash
Staten Island, N.Y., man charged in Stafford County also faces an unrelated speeding charge in Maryland.
COLUMN: Stafford native takes a trip down memory lane with late racer Busch
Jack Bailey remembered the NASCAR legend — for whom he once served as a spotter — as an often-misunderstood competitor with rare drive.
Two people killed in three-vehicle crash in Caroline
Dewaine Maurice Parker, 58, and Shelly Sutton Owens, 59, died from injuries sustained in the crash.
On the Agenda, June 1-5
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
VDOT: Rock Hill Church Road in Stafford closes June 4 for bridge replacement
Road will be closed through June 2027 to allow crews to replace temporary, single-lane structure over Aquia Creek with two-lane bridge.
PHOTOS: Young entrepreneurs set up at Hurkamp Park
Annual kids’ spring market invited children to sell their goods Saturday.
More than a decade after flunking out, Del. Cole earns a degree of redemption
Cole, who graduated high school and first went off to college in 2009, finally graduated from the University of Mary Washington in May.
PHOTOS: Spanglish brings the Latin heat to Market Square
Band performed Friday night as part of Downtown Sounds concert series.
D.J. Palmer waited decades for his chance to walk the sidelines as a head coach. One life-changing illness later, he’s taking it in stride.
D.J. Palmer, who has been coaching high school football since age 19, led Hartwood High School during the program’s first-ever football practice, on June 1.
U.S. Sen. Warner: Data centers shouldn’t drive up energy costs for consumers
Lawmaker and former Virginia governor: There are more than 600 data centers in the state, making it the “data center capital of the world.”
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LISTEN: Big weekend at Stratford Hall in Westmoreland
Firewoekrs and music Saturday night followed by a naturalization ceremony and programs on Sunday.
LISTEN: Community invited to learn about Alzheimer’s resources
The local fight against Alzheimer’s disease will be the focus of a community meeting Friday at the Publisher Hotel in downtown Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Music on the Steps opens 41st year
LADIA opened the season.
PHOTOS: Faded Foundation raising money for scholarships and outreach
Fade-A-Thon thru 10am on Tuesday.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on their Facebook Events Page or in the free FREDFOODVA app.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.