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Courtland and Spotsylvania baseball programs thriving this season
Cougars and Knights are a combined 18-3 on the diamond after Thursday night showdown.
Riverfront Park lot changing to two-hour parking in May
Parking signage will also be updated in area around city’s William Square project.
Public invited to Commemorative 1666 Day at Patawomeck Museum
Author kicks off book tour with event.
A grocery list of demands: Fredericksburg Food Co-op employees unionize
A group of employees known as Fredericksburg United Cooperators want better pay, freedom of political expression.
New Stafford school committee created to support military families
Nearly 3,000 military-connected kids attend Stafford schools. How are they being served?
Students wade into an outdoor classroom — with the Rappahannock as the teacher
Walker-Grant Middle School sixth graders go on a field trip to learn about the river and ecosystem.
At Arbor Day celebration, Catlett honored for deep roots in community
City’s superintendent of schools recognized at 37th annual event.
Stafford County supervisors honor good Samaritan rescuers
Guillermo Shelton, a truck driver, and Austin Leonard, a construction worker, rescued the victim seconds before their car became engulfed by flames.
Serving up dignity, self-reliance at Stafford’s oldest food pantry
SERVE feeds more than 3,000 people per month across the Fredericksburg area.
Local man killed after collision with train in Spotsylvania
The deceased, 55, reportedly attempted to bypass railroad crossing arms.
Courtland and Spotsylvania baseball programs thriving this season
Cougars and Knights are a combined 18-3 on the diamond after Thursday night showdown.
Riverfront Park lot changing to two-hour parking in May
Parking signage will also be updated in area around city’s William Square project.
Public invited to Commemorative 1666 Day at Patawomeck Museum
Author kicks off book tour with event.
A grocery list of demands: Fredericksburg Food Co-op employees unionize
A group of employees known as Fredericksburg United Cooperators want better pay, freedom of political expression.
New Stafford school committee created to support military families
Nearly 3,000 military-connected kids attend Stafford schools. How are they being served?
Students wade into an outdoor classroom — with the Rappahannock as the teacher
Walker-Grant Middle School sixth graders go on a field trip to learn about the river and ecosystem.
Spanberger honors teen violence victim’s parents with public awareness award
The parents of Baron ‘Deuce’ Braswell II started an annual run against teen violence nearly 20 years ago.
Open house Wednesday to discuss new King George data center project
Representative for developer says it wants to be ‘transparent’ and ‘collaborative’ with King George officials and community members.
Woodpeckers blank FredNats 1-0 in series opener
Fredericksburg starting pitcher Liam Sullivan struck out eight in five shutout innings of work.
School construction bill a target for potential veto override
Del. Cole: Governor’s budget amendments might not be reconciled during Wednesday’s session.
As home prices rise in the Fredericksburg region, demand decreases
Stafford County set a record with a median home price of $522,500, up more than 10% from 2023.
Fredericksburg Chamber hosts 33rd annual Awards Gala
Small and large business of the year, entrepreneurs and leadership recognized.
Stafford County crime reports April 8-12
Mailbox murderer, Facebook fraudsters on the loose.
WATCH: Johnny P. Johnson mural restoration to begin soon
Bill Harris painted the original 14×18 mural in 2018 in downtown Fredericksburg.
Serving up dignity, self-reliance at Stafford’s oldest food pantry
SERVE feeds more than 3,000 people per month across the Fredericksburg area.
Local man killed after collision with train in Spotsylvania
The deceased, 55, reportedly attempted to bypass railroad crossing arms.
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Light jacket weather
WATCH: Virginia Senators say near miss at DCA means airport can’t handle more flights
Speaking on the Senate floor, Senators Kaine and Warner demand a halt to legislation that would increase flights in and out of Reagan National Airport.
PHOTOS: Safe Harbor marks Child Abuse Prevention Month
The blue-and-silver pinwheel is a reminder of the happy childhoods and bright futures that all children deserve.
Virginia to participate in ‘I-95 Drive to Save Lives’ initiative
Increased State Police patrols on I-95 this weekend.
Earth Day events at Widewater State Park
The 6 R’s of recycling and what you can do to incorporate them into your daily life.
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