Bid to construct new elementary school — the county’s 18th — comes in around $10 million under the budget.
Stafford school board starts new year with search for superintendent
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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.
Executive dysfunction the subject of FTE’s witty bit of political theater
Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble brings Beltway drama to the ‘Burg with ‘POTUS.’
Cooling centers in short supply across Fredericksburg region
The state offers relief to qualifying households for cooling expenses through the Department of Social Services.
Grants help produce another option for those experiencing food scarcity
SERVE expands access to fresh food for those in need through market, mobile pantry.
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.
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