Fredericksburg City Council heard about two hours of comments against changes that those in opposition say will increase density in parts of the city. In the end, Council voted to make the changes. Here is some of the public comment.
WATCH: Five day gun purchase waiting period advances in General Assembly
Supporters of the bill said the delay would decrease suicides. But Westmoreland Senator Richard Stuart said this could be a safety issue.
WATCH: Congresswoman Spanberger says federal budget process needs to change
A partial government shutdown looms. Spanberger held a virtual Town Hall
Water distribution ends in Stafford–Boil Water Advisory still in effect
Updates at Stafford government webpage
WATCH: Governor talks taxes in State of the Commonwealth
General Assembly 60-day session underway
WATCH: Huntley Day in Fredericksburg
Mayor Devine reads Huntley Day Proclamation in Fredericksburg. It’s January 21st at the baseball stadium from 3-4pm.
LISTEN: Town Talk/State Senator-Elect Tara Durant
State Senator Tara Durant previews the 2024 General Assembly. We talk about her switch from the House to the Senate and some of the legislation she’ll introduce.
Point in Time Count needs you!
The CoC needs your help to complete a count of all persons experiencing homelessness this winter!
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW’s Dr. Stephen Farnsworth
Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington.
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors approve data centers plan with Amazon
The deal brings six billion dollars in investments and millions in tax revenue.
PHOTOS: 7th District Congresswoman Spanberger surprises outgoing Mayor Greenlaw
An emotional moment for Mayor Greenlaw at the Oath of Office Ceremony at Historic City Hall downtown.
PHOTOS: New City Council seated in Fredericksburg
Ceremony took place at noon downtown
New year. New mayor in the City
Kerry Devine and two new members of City Council will be sworn in at noon today at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
PHOTOS: Thank-you Mayor Greenlaw!
Sunday marks the last day in office for City Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw. She served three terms as mayor. 4 terms overall on City Council
Town Talk: Scott Mayausky
Stafford Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Mayausky talks about reassessments in 2024. Notices go out mid-February. We talk about the process. Second half of the show it’s the state of college athletics.
Allwine leaving Stafford County, returning to Northern Neck Electric Cooperative
Allwine has been Economic Development Director in Stafford
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Area Health District/In touch with the community
Instead of a staff Christmas party, some members of the Rappahannock Area Health District spent Thursday morning working on a Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County home in Bowling Green.
WATCH: Rappahannock Area Health District volunteers with Habitat of Caroline
Housing up close. Some Rappahannock Area Health District staff spent a morning volunteering in Bowling Green at a Habitat for Humanity of Caroline project.
Spotsy swears in the newly elected
Those elected in November take the oath of office last night
WATCH: McLaughlin and Ross leave the Spotsy Board of Supervisors
Tim McLaughlin and David Ross exit