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Pedestrian safety project planned for Fredericksburg’s Mayfield neighborhood
Project includes the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps, improved crosswalks, and pedestrian-friendly intersection modifications.
Stafford woman, 32, charged with second-degree murder in shooting
An investigation revealed the shooting was allegedly domestic-related.
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Caroline School Board will not move pre-K; plans to establish ‘learning cottages’ until new school is complete
Board also came to a consensus to construct a new elementary school within four years.
Phelps won’t seek reelection to Spotsylvania School Board
Often-outspoken, she has represented county’s Lee Hill District since 2017.
A Fair chance to cope: FCPS Mental Health event offers resources, dialogue
Fair at JM included sessions, conversations and activities related to youth mental health.
Fredericksburg area is no wonderland for working families, according to latest ALICE report
Percentage of ‘asset limited’ households in the Fredericksburg area range from 22% in King George to 31% in Fredericksburg.
Brittany Flowers has heard foster care horror stories. Now she works to make fairy-tale endings.
Foster parenting is a family endeavor for Flowers, a family systems coordinator with nonprofit UMFS Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: University of Mary Washington 2025 Commencement
Sights and scenes from UMW’s 114th commencement ceremony, held on Saturday.
Aquia District voters will have choice of three candidates for supervisor in November
Supervisor Monica Gary, an independent, will face Democrat Maya Guy and Republican Hank Scharpenberg.
Kids theater group is a golden ticket to the performing arts
Extended production of Willy Wonka begins June 6 in King George.
What to know ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Lt. Gov., AG
Six candidates are the ballot for lieutenant governor, and two others will face off for the party’s nod for Virginia attorney general.
Fredericksburg participates in worldwide ‘No Kings’ protest
Several hundred people attended Fredericksburg’s ‘No Kings’ protest on June 14.
Bears down: Riverbend baseball team’s run ends in state semifinals
The Riverbend, Caroline and Mountain View softball teams also came up short in the state tournament this week.
Road to recovery: Bowling Green businesses impacted by Main Street closure getting back on track
A $1.2 million project to replace a collapsed sewer line and two manholes has affected foot traffic at main street businesses.
Ye of ‘little faith:’ Caroline supervisor casts doubt on his board’s promise to build new school
Board voted 4-1 to agree to an MOU with the school board to renovate two elementary schools and allow trailers at one of them, but a new school wasn’t mentioned in the draft.
Population growth is ‘driver’ of Stafford Courthouse road improvement project
Construction on the $30 million effort will begin later this month.
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Stafford supervisors vote to spend nearly $9 million on school projects
They agreed to budget $3 million to buy a warehouse, $3.1 million to purchase Chromebooks and $2.5 million to buy land for a new Drew Middle School.
King George Board of Supervisors facing more legal challenges
The Hopyard Farm Homeowners Association is seeking a declaratory judgment against the county; the Local IAAF 4438 is exploring legal action, as well.
Spotsy school board chair issues ‘first warning’ about decorum during public comment
Email from board chair Megan Jackson noted that the body will follow policy that allows law enforcement to remove speakers from building.
Students from 22 Stafford schools participate in ‘Get Rid of Litter Recycled Art Contest’
The competition was held by the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board and the Stafford school division at Colonial Forge High School last month.
Vandalism damages several headstones at city cemetery
Investigation underway into incident, which resulted in an estimated $20,000 damage.
Concerned leaders ‘sound the alarm’ on youth violence during community forum
Recent spate of gun violence spurs community leaders to identify problems, seek solutions.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Banter Episode 2: Charles W. McDaniel
We covered a range of topics during our 45-minute conversation with the Hilldrup CEO and president — both personal and professional.
See which houses sold locally last week (Nov. 5-12)
Eighty-two houses sold last week in the Fredericksburg region, with a Prince Edward Street home in downtown Fredericksburg topping the list.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 14
Popular candy store opens at Towne Centre, Foode chef designs menu items for GMU students, restaurant opens in Stafford
FXBG’s Central Park holding strong
Multiple sought-after tenants have signed on of late at Central Park, which the Silver Companies developed about 20 years ago and includes about 2 million square feet of retail space off State Route 3 near Interstate 95.
Fredericksburg housing prices set new mark
The median housing sales price in the City of Fredericksburg — and the region as a whole — hit a new high last month.
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WATCH: More information for the Johnny Johnson mural
A plaque has been added to the mural on the corner of William and Sophia streets downtown.
WATCH: Stratford Hall–about to play a big part in the VA250 programs
The only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence came from the Westmoreland County home.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: A little rain, a lot of fun
Fredericksburg SPCA 5K Recue Run–Start and finish at the downtown library.
PHOTOS: 100 new citizens take the oath at Stratford Hall
The new Americans come from 39 countries.
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