VDOT traffic hot spots and construction zones in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and Westmoreland.
Traffic Hot Spots April 24 – 30
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Rappahannock Magazine Plans Online Comeback
The magazine ceased publication with its February 2016 issue.
Spencer Devon Brewing, La Petite Auberge Place in Virginia Culinary Challenge
The downtown Fredericksburg restaurants placed second and third, respectively.
Live Music Calendar April 19 – 26
Live music performances in the Fredericksburg region April 19 – 26, 2016.
Weekend Calendar April 22 – 24
Earth Day on the Rappahannock, UMW Philharmonic, Food Truck Rodeo and more.
Video: Closing Statements from Mayoral Candidates Debate
Mary Katherine Greenlaw and Richard Dynes are running for mayor in Fredericksburg’s May 3 general election.
Video: Fredericksburg Candidate Forum by FredXchange
The seven candidates on the city’s May 3, 2016, general election ballot, at the candidate forum hosted by FredXchange.
Junior Ranger Day at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
On Saturday, April 23, children can become National Park Service Centennial Junior Rangers.
School Board Candidate’s Uncle Believes Another Candidate Should Not Be Running
School Board candidate Charlotte Horne’s uncle wrote an editorial saying Jannan Holmes should keep her Ward 3 seat.
Revised Bid Accepted for Fredericksburg Museum’s McKann Center
Union Bank & Trust said the top bid was too low, but told the prospective purchaser $1.6 million would be acceptable.
Fredericksburg Mayoral Candidates to Debate April 20
The debate begins at 7 p.m in city council chambers at City Hall.
CSX to Move Hazmat Tankers from Mayfield Neighborhood
Construction of a spur line near the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds is expected to be completed by December 2016.
Fredericksburg FY 2017 Budget Hearing Scheduled April 19
Call the city manager’s office at 540-372-1010 to register to speak.
Local Business Briefs 4/19/16
News about Spencer Devon Brewing, Highmark Brewing, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber, Friends of the Library and National Counseling Group Foster Care.
FredXchange Hosts Candidate Forum
The candidate forum focused on technology issues.
This Week in Culpeper, April 20 – 26
Visit neighboring Culpeper for these special events.
New Voting System Will Be Launched for May 3 General Election
The Office of Voter Registration and Elections has purchased DS200 Precinct Scanners and Tabulators.
City Council Begins Review of $90M Recommended Budget
The city manager’s recommended budget is a 1.95 percent increase over FY 2016.
Allman’s Bar-B-Q Places Third in Virginia Culinary Challenge
Allman’s Bar-B-Q is located at 1299 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Fredericksburg.
Vote for Eileen’s Bakery in the Virginia Culinary Challenge
Eileen’s is a finalist in Virginia Tourism Corporation’s 2016 Culinary Challenge.
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