New equipment at Pratt Park approved, plus pharmacy services for first responders.
Stafford supervisors considering historic overlay districts at multiple locations
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Hoop house will help cultivate life skills at Oberle Academy
Joint venture between private school, Atlantic Builders a garden of opportunities for students.
Suggested updates: Alum Spring no walk in the park
Landscape architects weigh in on projects at two city parks as well as Ficklen Island.
Stafford school board gets update on bus routing issues
Division discusses transportation opt-in program for future school years.
NTSB releases preliminary report on plane crash that killed Fredericksburg couple
Report includes statements from witnesses who heard noises from plane before July crash.
Sustainable shop coming to downtown Fredericksburg
Fillagreen to open second location, on Caroline St., in September.
Stafford supervisors defer vote on Stafford Technology Campus
Lawyer representing data center developer had distributed a last-minute proffer for consideration.
Community invited to celebration of life event
Stafford County crime report, Aug. 15-21
Sticky fingers plague area retail stores.
Students’ artwork to grace voting stickers in Stafford
Winners of the 2024 “I Voted” sticker design contest recognized at board of supervisors meeting.
Updated: 1 dead after boat capsizes near Belvedere Beach
Sudden weather conditions blamed for accident.
King George school bus involved in crash near Lambs Creek Church Road
Students were onboard, but no significant injuries reported; minivan driver facing charges.
PorchFest brings out ‘rhythm’ in us all
Unique outdoor event showcases local music.
Stafford school bus situation improving, but issues remain
Spokesperson: number of students lacking bus routes reduced by two-thirds.
A bumpy transition: approximately 3,000 Stafford students lacked bus routes Monday
A SCPS spokesperson attributed the issues to a large influx of students and the implementation of new software.
Stafford school board starts new year with search for superintendent
Bid to construct new elementary school — the county’s 18th — comes in around $10 million under the budget.
Transition days serve as a first-class introduction for area students
Fredericksburg City Schools welcomed back kindergarteners and sixth and ninth graders on Monday morning.
Chesapeake Bay Program report: Rappahannock River grasses increased
Underwater grasses act like the “antacids” of the Bay, diminishing the acidity of the water caused by agricultural runoff and untreated waste.
Restaurant week serves diners a chance to explore
Bi-annual event shines spotlight on dining (and imbibing) in Fredericksburg.
Environmental groups in the region voice concerns about data centers
Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.
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