By Stephen Hu for Fredericksburg Today It can be difficult to find a satisfying musical for children but the latest offering from the Broadway In Richmond series How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical provides an entertaining evening for adults and kids. Loosely...
Meet the bands performing at Fredericksburg All-Ages’ fall show
Fredericksburg All-Ages (FAA) opens their fall shows on September 9th at the downtown library theater with two groups that have previous connections to the area. Milliseconds is a power trio made up of former members of The Dismemberment Plan (who played a very...
Students, Families Embrace New Beginnings on UMW Move-in Day
From Laura Moyer University of Mary Washington It was only 5 a.m. when Matt Serafin and his parents drove away from their home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, headed for Matt’s first year at the University of Mary Washington. If Tamara and Bob Serafin felt any anxiety...
Spotsylvania educators explain school district’s ongoing staff shortage
By Madison Brown Fredericksburg Today This story was edited to add a statement from Spotsylvania County Public Schools. Spotsylvania students started school earlier this month with a shortage of fully licensed teachers. In its July meeting, the School Board reported...
Joshua Cole on running for the new 65th District
By MADISON BROWN Fredericksburg Today Joshua Cole is the Democratic candidate for the Virginia's redrawn 65th House District, which encompasses Fredericksburg City, southern Stafford County, and part of Spotsylvania. He represented the old 28th District in the 2020...
Lee Peters talks mental health, teacher shortage and law enforcement
By MADISON BROWN Fredericksburg Today. Peters is the Republican candidate for the Virginia's redrawn 65th House District, which encompasses Fredericksburg City, southern Stafford County, and part of Spotsylvania. Quotes are edited for clarity, concision, and to...
Durant talks “kitchen table issues” for 27th Senate District race
By MADISON BROWN Fredericksburg Today Tara Durant is the Republican candidate for Virginia's redrawn 27th Senate District, which includes Fredericksburg City, most of Stafford County, and northeast portion of Spotsylvania. She has represented the former 28th House...
Monica Gary talks running independent and growing in up low-income family
By MADISON BROWN Fredericksburg Today Monica Gary is an independent candidate for Virginia's 27th Senate District, which includes Fredericksburg City, most of Stafford County, and the northeast portion of Spotsylvania. She has served on Stafford County's Board of...
Joel Griffin on how Marine Corps experience shapes campaign for 27th Senate District
By MADISON BROWN Fredericksburg Today Joel Griffin is the Democratic candidate for Virginia's 27th Senate District, which includes Fredericksburg City, most of Stafford County, and the northeast portion of Spotsylvania. Quotes are lightly edited for clarity and...
Tree Fredericksburg annual sale now open
From Tree Fredericksburg Tree Fredericksburg is now holding their annual native tree and shrub sale. Order online at www.treefredericksburg.org and pick up your plants on Saturday, September 23 at the Fred Nats Stadium, 42 Jackie Robinson Way, 22401 between the hours...
Coming up soon: Stafford’s 3rd Annual Via Colori
From Tour Stafford VA Stafford’s third annual Via Colori festival will be a weekend of family-friendly creativity and fun which celebrates artists and brings the community together. The event is hosted by the Discover Stafford Museum and Cultural Club and the Rotary...
VDH: Swimming Advisory Issued for Upper North Anna Branch of Lake Anna in Spotsylvania County due to Harmful Algae Bloom
Public Advised to Avoid Water Contact with section of Lake Anna above Rt. 208
Local all-women band Ladia covers other female artists for charity
By STEPHEN HU for Fredericksburg Today As in many of the performing arts, women musicians have had to work a little harder for recognition and are underrepresented. One local group, a four-women band called Ladia are bringing a strong female presence to the...
“Carrying two flags”: Spanish Latin American Band builds community with a fusion of Latin and American sounds
By MADISON BROWN Fredericksburg Today Spanglish Latin American Band has a remarkably pragmatic name. It is exactly as its moniker describes: a unique sound born from a fusion of Latin genres like the salsa, samba, and bachata with U.S. American jazz, R&B, and...
Fredericksburg police shoot, kill man brandishing knife on Sunken Road
The city has not yet released the names of the responding officer or the man
How to protect yourself from future wildfire smoke
Fredericksburg’s air quality index rose to dangerous levels for the second time in less than a month on Wednesday as Canadian wildfire smoke drifted southward again. By Thursday, the local air quality had deteriorated to a level that is considered unhealthy, and the...
New Visitor Center set to open next spring
By Madison Brown Fredericksburg Today Fredericksburg’s new Visitor Center in the Executive Plaza at 601 Caroline Street is on track to open in June of next year, according to Bill Freehling, the city’s director of economic development and tourism (EDT). The new space...
Home of the week: Modern 4-bedroom in great location.
From Amy Cherry Taylor and Associates 425 Daylily Ln Stafford, VA 22554 See our listings. Like-new, open bliss in amenity-loaded Embrey Mill is calling your name! Introducing 425 Daylily Lane! Constructed in 2020, this abode includes four bedrooms, 3.5 baths and...
Home of the Week: Nearly-new in neutral tones
From Amy Cherry Taylor and Associates 161 Hibiscus Dr, Stafford, VA 22554 See our listings. A like-new, luxurious, former model home has emerged in dreamy Embrey Mill! Which lucky owner(s) out there will scoop up 161 Hibiscus Drive? Built in 2021, this...
Home of the Week: Lake Land’Or home on a huge lot.
From Amy Cherry Taylor and Associates 2 Tocoma Ct, Ruther Glen, VA 22546 See our listings. Are you an outdoor lover seeking privacy and like-new living? Well, 2 Tocoma Court in Ruther Glen offers it all and then some! This spacious home spans two levels and includes...