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Ribbon Cutting, Communications Center Tours to Unveil City’s New Public Safety Radio System
The public is invited to the September 27, 2016 event.
Fredericksburg Dedicates the Doris E. Buffett Pool at Dixon Park
City Council voted unanimously to name the pool in honor of the philanthropist, whose donations have provided free admission for city residents.
City Council Honors Karen Hedelt
Hedelt worked for the city for 35 years.
Lester Group Purchases Fredericksburg Door Company, Saves Local Jobs
Plant manager Rick Finall will keep the same position with the new company.
Fredericksburg Mayoral Candidates to Debate April 20
The debate begins at 7 p.m in city council chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Greenlaw Announces Bid for Re-Election
The May 3, 2016, election is for mayor and the two at-large council seats.
FAMCC to Auction the McKann Center
The outstanding balance on the original $5 million construction loan is $3.4 million.
Fredericksburg Displays Solidarity with France
“The city is flying the French flag in support of our French brothers and sisters.” Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw
Fredericksburg, Fréjus Celebrate 35th Anniversary as Sister Cities
By Emily Hollingsworth
Members of the Fredericksburg Sister City Association (FSCA) traveled to Fréjus in southeastern France in September 2015, to commemorate their 35th year as sister cities.
The weeklong celebration began September 10 with a reception for Fredericksburg and Fréjus sister city members, sponsored by le Comité de Jumelage et les Artistes et Artisans du Circuit des Métiers d’art.
Found in Fred Ribbon Cutting Honors Many Businesses
The ribbon cutting at Found in Fred on Sept. 4 was a celebration of many businesses.
Collaboration is Key to Solving Crime: Attorney General Herring Meets in Fredericksburg with Local Leaders
By Susan Larson
Everyone around the table agreed. Collaboration is the key to solving crimes.
Attorney General of Virginia Mark R. Herring was in Fredericksburg March 18 as part of his statewide tour to meet with local public safety, law enforcement and elected officials.
Wilson H. Greenlaw, Mayor’s Husband, Died Friday
By Susan Larson
Wilson Hunter Greenlaw died May 9. He was 74.
Greenlaw was married to Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw for 41 years. He was a native of Stafford County, Va.
The following is from the obituary published by Covenant Funeral Service:
Rankin Honored at EDA Business Appreciation Reception
By Susan Larson
Fred Rankin was honored Monday night at the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority’s annual Business Appreciation Reception.
Photos: City Council Hears from Diamond Nation, Citizens
By Robert A. Martin and Susan Larson
Fredericksburg City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to continue negotiations with Diamond Nation for a stadium complex that would host the Hagerstown Suns and provide space for amateur baseball and softball camps and tournaments.
City Pledges Additional $2M, Accepts Diamond Nation Offer
By Susan Larson
Plans for a minor league baseball stadium and amateur sports complex in Fredericksburg were revived Tuesday, when City Council unanimously voted to accept Diamond Nation’s most recent offer.
“We’re essentially back to where we were a year ago,” Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw said.
City Manager Bev Cameron announced the offer before the meeting in an email to the press. He outlined the offer in three points:
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
