At final community conversation for city’s new Comprehensive Plan, walkable centers concept comes into focus.
Planners’ new vision for Fredericksburg is a walk in the (pocket) park
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Stafford County solar farm sees the light of day — for now
Project would produce power for about 600 low- to moderate-income homes as well as some businesses.
The Silver Companies and STACK planning $10 billion data center investment in the city
Announcement comes hours after the city council voted unanimously to approve a Technology Overlay District.
‘Grease’ gets a good word: Pay raises for support staff in Stafford schools budget
Teachers also would see pay raises as part of the $503.1 million spending plan.
Fredericksburg City Council approves Technology Overlay District
Votes pave the way for by-right data center development in Celebrate Virginia South.
Virginia lawmakers wrap short session, 380 bills heading to governor’s desk
House lawmakers also launched a committee to explore the impact of the federal workforce cuts and funding reductions on the commonwealth.
Data centers in Stafford County? You’ll need a permit for those.
Developers would need conditional-use approval for facilities in heavy industrial zones.
Judge rules against plaintiff in suit over city council appointment process
Guy Gormley is still seeking the release of written notes and other materials related to the interview and appointment process.
Exodus hopes to be the genesis of affordable housing for essential workers in King George
King George Board of Supervisors voted to support Exodus Family Institute’s application for a $100,000 grant to conduct a feasibility study for 21 affordable homes.
WATCH: A plea in Stafford to not raise taxes
Several Stafford residents asked the Board of Supervisors not to raise taxes this year.
Vindman calls on Virginians to defend civil servants ‘like they’ve defended us’
At the Caroline NAACP’s Black History Month celebration, congressman urged attendees to reach out with concerns over the direction of the country.
Stafford appoints Loew as parks, recreation and tourism director
He has more than 20 years of experience in parks and recreation.
Earle-Sears: Virginians will be ‘all right’ despite federal workforce purge
During campaign event in Caroline County, the Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate said fired federal workers should look into employment in Virginia’s private sector.
Finn is in as Ward 3 councilor after appointment Thursday
Former planning commission chair will represent Ward 3 through the remainder of term.
Planning commission tells city to cool heels on Technology Overlay District
Following a lengthy public hearing on a zoning district for data centers, commission votes 4-3 to recommend denying approval.
WATCH: Senator Warner talks about changes taking place with the federal government
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says people need to stand up and speak out.
FAAR ‘deeply concerned’ about King George’s proposed zoning amendments
Proposed amendments to zoning and subdivision ordinance would severely limit the amount of homes on one parcel of land.
Youth Mental Health Task Force schools legislators on issues facing students
Virginia State Senator Tara Durant invited the Fredericksburg City Public Schools’ Youth Mental Health Task Force to the Capitol for the Virginia General Assembly to be recognized on Wednesday, January 29.
Local federal employees facing ‘fork in the road’
Deferred resignation, changing telework policies affecting region’s sizable federal workforce.
Stafford supervisors’ code, once a source of friction, approved quietly
Proposed amendment targeting county employees who also serve as officials ultimately not included.
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