Detour will utilize Hospital Drive, Mary Washington Boulevard, Fall Hill Avenue and Carl D. Silver Parkway.
Cowan Boulevard closure set for Oct. 21
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LISTEN: Rappahannock River Roundtable holds a Rappahannock River Symposium on October 16th at the Old Silk Mill
Leonina Arismendi says her talk will focus on environmental justice.
GPS pioneer West ‘helped chart a path of opportunity’ for students
At reception, elementary school namesake feted by local leaders, presidential hopeful Harris.
Likely delays this week on Route 1 at the Falmouth Bridge
Routine bridge inspection will be underway with single lane closure over the Rappahannock River on Monday thru Thursday.
PHOTOS: The nature and beauty of Motts Run
Motts Run is located off River Road.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival this Saturday at UMW
Guest speaker is best selling author Doug Tallamy.
Another promising season afoot for top-ranked UMW men’s soccer
The Eagles are the No. 1 team in the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Top 25 rankings—a position they’ve held three weeks in a row.
LISTEN: City looking for Comprehensive Plan input
Fredericksburg Councilman Will Mackintosh says anyone can take the survey–not just City residents.
Event at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center engages teens with surgical precision
The hospital system recently hosted its second Healthcare Heroes: A Hands-On Experience event for teens interested in healthcare professions.
Craig named Fredericksburg’s new Director of Building and Planning
Craig, who’s worked in city government for the past 10 years, most recently served as principal planner.
LISTEN: Dahlgren Downtown returns to the Old Silk Mill
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is coming to Fredericksburg on October 11th.
Energized teens create outlet for seniors with community cafe
Non-profit organization Teach to Reach Teens hosted event to provide social outlets to seniors in the community.
City flocks to license plate recognition technology for use at ‘gateways’
Police Chief Layton appeared before City Council to propose putting a pair of grants toward the lease of eight cameras.
Brewing up artistic energy at the Strangefest Music & Arts Festival
The Strangefest Music & Arts Festival 2024 is Saturday, Sept. 28.
WATCH: Colonial cooking this Saturday at Kenmore
Colonial cooking part of the Kemore Block Party on Saturday.
Fredericksburg City Council moves closer to issuing bonds for CIP projects
The bonds will cover projects including the city’s portion of the Motts Run water treatment project, which it shares with Spotsylvania County.
WATCH: Block Party this Saturday at Kenmore in Fredericksburg
Kenmore in Fredericksburg hosts a Community Block Party this Saturday from 10-2.
Meeting Wednesday on proposed Route 1 and Augustine Avenue intersection improvements
Stop at Hugh Mercer Elementary between 5-7 p.m. to review proposed project plans and materials, ask questions, and offer comments.
Fredericksburg-area school officials present plans to combat chronic absenteeism
Area school divisions are getting creative when it comes enticing students to attend school regularly.
YMMAS to dish out a local take on Windy City speciality
Chicago deep-dish hits the ‘Burg Oct. 2 when Sammy T’s owner Jeff Small opens YMMAS Pizza.
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