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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 9 Pumpkin Patches And Corn Mazes To Visit In Northern Virginia This Fall (patch.com) — Fredericksburg families can dive into fall at Braehead Farm and Belvedere Plantation, both offering pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides, animals, and playgrounds with clearly listed hours and admission. The guide also covers several other Northern Virginia farms, so you can compare prices, activities, and ticket rules before planning a weekend outing.
2. Fredericksburg District weekly traffic alert: Oct. 11-17, 2026 (potomaclocal.com) — Drivers in Fredericksburg should prepare this week for alternating lane closures on Route 1 between Stafford Avenue and College Avenue/Eagle Village Drive as VDOT upgrades the Augustine Avenue intersection, with temporary turn restrictions and detours. Additional overnight I-95 work and lane closures in Stafford and Spotsylvania could slow regional trips, so checking 511 Virginia before commuting or traveling will help you avoid delays.
3. 104 Home Rd Fredericksburg VA (zillow.com) — A 2-bedroom, 1-bath half-duplex on Home Road in Fredericksburg is available on a one-year lease, with landlord-paid water, sewer, and trash. The non-smoking unit offers a roll-in shower, nearby FRED bus access, and close proximity to shopping and both Mary Washington and Stafford hospitals, with clear rules for service and emotional support animals.
4. This Virginia Town Is Known As 'America's Most Historic City'—And Fall May Be The Best Time To Visit (southernliving.com) — Fredericksburg's historic core is highlighted here as a walkable getaway packed with museums, Civil War sites, and George Washington–era landmarks, plus Caroline Street's antiques and galleries. Locals will also recognize favorite spots like Foode, Eileen's Bakery, and the new Publisher Hotel, which together showcase how the city's dining and lodging scene has evolved while preserving its small-town character.
5. 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk in Fredericksburg, Virginia (classiccars.com subscription) — A classic 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk is spotlighted with a connection to a small Virginia hometown, identified in the title as Fredericksburg. The story traces the car's European-influenced design, careful restoration, and remaining to-do items, offering local car enthusiasts a glimpse at a rare, historically significant model that might occasionally appear at regional shows or cruises.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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