SERVE expands access to fresh food for those in need through market, mobile pantry.
Grants help produce another option for those experiencing food scarcity
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No skating around it: To keep rolling, local derby team needs a new home
Fredericksburg Roller Derby is on the hunt for new venue due to work being done on indoor surface at Fredericksburg Field House.
City Council talks lights, solar, data centers
Mayor Kerry Devine suggests Celebrate Virginia South for potential data center development.
No injuries from Saturday evening fire at downtown Fredericksburg business
Incident at Southern Bagel & Provision resulted in traffic being closed on Caroline Street for nearly an hour.
Kaine’s Salute to Service stops in Spotsylvania to talk to teachers
Discussion centered around teacher recruitment and retention.
Stafford approves rezoning for Belmont Park project
Site to potentially be developed as truck/freight terminal.
A hot career choice: Stafford camp aims to spark girls’ interest in firefighting
Hands-on day camp exposes girls to role models, variety of career options in fire and rescue.
A ‘force’ against bigotry: Fredericksburg Police Department deploys new LGBTQ+ liaison team
Officers Cash, Hellmuth, and Smith to serve as a resource, point of contact for LGBTQ+ community.
R-Board program aims to break the cycle of two-wheeled waste
Joint venture with Stafford Community Church has saved more than 75 bicycles from languishing in landfills.
When it comes to being his authentic self, Quinn Fontaine is playing for keeps
Trans author, artist returns to his hometown of Fredericksburg to share hope and humor.
Stafford schools ban cell phones, establish Office of Student Conduct
Teacher salaries get another 0.5% boost thanks to additional state budget funds.
Exclusive: Search warrants led to manhunt for Spotsy triple murder suspect
Cash, instructions and possible suicide note tipped off law enforcement to Alyssa Jane Venable as a suspect.
Out and About: FAM exhibit shines light on area’s LGBTQ+ community
Exhibit is a multisensory walk through the histories, challenges and joys of the queer community in the Fredericksburg region.
Stafford County crime report May 28-June 6
A case of stolen hair, a shoplifting granny, and a buzz killed for underage drinker.
Stafford supervisors take time to re-haul meeting schedule
New start times, extra days, comment sessions and time limits under review.
A case of problematic gate-keeping in Falmouth?
Visitors claimed they were blocked from leaving beachfront park near Rappahannock River in Stafford.
United Way program empowers women by teaching financial independence
Women’s mentoring program launches a second session in July.
Summer solstice festival to be held at Riverside Park
New event hosted by Fredericksburg Main Street.
Framing rock royalty
Local shop works with Queen memorabilia.
Owners withdraw permit for pier at proposed Crows Nest campground
Pier was subject of particular consternation for opponents of the project.
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