Victim recovering after Thursday afternoon city shooting
Authorities are requesting that anyone with any information call or text the tip hotline.
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King George supervisors pondering county’s support of Fredericksburg Regional Alliance
Board transfers all but $1 of FRA funds to a contingency fund.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends approval of MWHC rezoning plans
The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
Stafford Board of Supervisors rejects Clift Farm Road development plans
Neighbors score a ‘tempered’ victory with denial of rezoning for senior living community.
Downtown Greens wins Conservation Steward of the Year Award from the Land Trust of Virginia
Downtown Greens recognized for conservation efforts of the Upper and Lower Gardens.
Reclaim Arcade levels up its live music game
Venue’s musical acts have included experimental guitar/DJ duo Wookie Flip and punk bands Trash Rocket, The Goodbye Forevers, and Alpha Jerk.
Judge orders Bowling Green mobile home park residents to leave in 10 days
Lawyers for Homes of America argued that they provided notice in November that leases would not be renewed.
Stafford County crime report May 1-6
A beer thief, K-9 conspiracy and suspect lured into trespassing by Mother Nature.
Fredericksburg City Crime report, May 1-6
A trash-side thwacking and stray bullets stuck in a passenger door.
Stafford Schools host Gold Star Gala
Brian Raska named principal of the year.
The Buc-ee’s stops here? Stafford residents put off by potential gas giant
While official discussions remain months off, popular fuel and convenience store chain is already stirring up opposition.
King George supervisors pondering county’s support of Fredericksburg Regional Alliance
Board transfers all but $1 of FRA funds to a contingency fund.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends approval of MWHC rezoning plans
The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
Stafford Board of Supervisors rejects Clift Farm Road development plans
Neighbors score a ‘tempered’ victory with denial of rezoning for senior living community.
Downtown Greens wins Conservation Steward of the Year Award from the Land Trust of Virginia
Downtown Greens recognized for conservation efforts of the Upper and Lower Gardens.
Reclaim Arcade levels up its live music game
Venue’s musical acts have included experimental guitar/DJ duo Wookie Flip and punk bands Trash Rocket, The Goodbye Forevers, and Alpha Jerk.
Judge orders Bowling Green mobile home park residents to leave in 10 days
Lawyers for Homes of America argued that they provided notice in November that leases would not be renewed.
Classes canceled at two King George schools after water main break
King George High School and King George Middle School bus drivers were instructed to return students home.
A monumental event stirs memories of presidents, preservation efforts past
Sunday’s wreath laying marked the 130th anniversary of the dedication of the current monument to Mary Ball Washington.
Pounding pavement: Runners endure rain for Great Train Race
Runners turned out despite the drizzle for the 30th Great Train Races in downtown Fredericksburg Sunday.
Caroline trailer park residents feel like ‘yesterday’s trash’ after sudden eviction notices
The New Jersey-based Homes of America purchased the 9.3 acres of land in 2021 and has begun evicting residents off the property.
Fredericksburg faithful flock to National Day of Prayer event
Event included singers, vendors and mobile prayer teams throughout downtown Fredericksburg.
White Oak residents spy trouble with proposed Crow’s Nest campground
Neighbors cite environmental and traffic concerns, want to know the full extent of planned development.
Erstwhile mathematician Eldridge fiddled with bluegrass formula, added to the scene
Hall-of-fame bluegrass banjo player — who lived in Fredericksburg for decades — died on April 14 at age 85.
Spanberger, city officials celebrate $637K investment in emergency operations
Representative helped secure funds for security improvements, equipment upgrades through Community Project Funding program.
Stafford Schools host Gold Star Gala
Brian Raska named principal of the year.
The Buc-ee’s stops here? Stafford residents put off by potential gas giant
While official discussions remain months off, popular fuel and convenience store chain is already stirring up opposition.
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Mother’s Day @ Caledon
Decoupage & Tea with Mom & Me takes place 2-3pm at Caledon on Sunday.
Below normal temps this weekend
Forecasters say while it won’t rain through the entire weekend, expect more clouds than sun along with a few rounds of showers and possibly some thunderstorms.
WATCH: Civil War earthworks remain a reminder of the intensity of the conflict
Many of the area battlefields still contain earthworks–man-made defenses used during the Civil War.
Missed jury duty scam reported in King George
Sheriff’s Office says they will never call you up demanding money.
WATCH: This Saturday leave non-perishable food by your mailbox
It’s the annual Stamp Out Hunger event where your mail carrier will collect the bags for the Food Bank.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.
