Last month was Stafford’s 25th-driest November on record over the past 131 years
Stafford County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water as state has seen low rainfall
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On the Agenda, Dec. 8-12
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘It won’t be moved’: Otitigbe, Sims show progress on auction block memorial
Memorial to include timeline, bricks honoring the names of enslaved persons sold there.
On the Agenda, Dec. 1-5
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
On the Agenda, Nov. 17-21
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
On the Agenda, Nov. 10-14
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Across Fredericksburg area, younger voters make their voices heard
Many who cut electoral teeth in 2024 presidential election returned to the polls with renewed vigor on Tuesday.
On the Agenda, Nov. 3-7
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
On the Agenda, Oct. 27-31
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
On the Agenda, Oct. 20-24
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
No Kings protest draws over 2,000 in Fredericksburg
Large, sign-wielding crowd comes out to protest actions of Trump administration.
COLUMN: Let’s use future data center revenue to show some ‘basic’ charity
With a portion of the revenue generated by the technology developments, Fredericksburg could uplift its most vulnerable residents.
Betty Jean Powell
Betty Jean Powell, lovingly known as “Momma Betty” to all and “Gaga,” to close family and friends, resided in Fredericksburg, Virginia, until she entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 3:27 a.m. She was 81 years old. Born to a large and loving...
On the Agenda, Oct. 13-17
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Steve Gardner: The shoeless man of Fredericksburg
No shoes, no problem says barefoot believer.
Forced to improvise, jazz collective finds new arrangement at Curitiba
For nonprofit, same jam but a new venue and more inclusive cast.
Familiar chef and bourbon room make perfect pairing
Chef Blake Bethem creates the changing menu of shareable dishes at Ironclad Inn’s tasting room.
Fredericksburg bicycle and pedestrian connector project finishes early
Paved path along Lafayette Boulevard between Twin Lake Drive and St. Paul Street is now open.
Star-spangled celebrations: Your guide to a fabulous Fourth of July in the Fredericksburg region
From Stafford to Caroline and points in-between, a full list of festivities on and about the Fourth.
‘Option C’ for new Rappahannock River crossing gets regional endorsement
The road would generally run from Celebrate Virginia Parkway in Stafford County, cross the river west of the quarry and connect with Gordon Shelton Boulevard in Fredericksburg.
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