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In today's newsletter:

  • How many of Fredericksburg's 27 must‑visit spots have you seen?
  • How a rainy Fredericksburg weekend still produced standout college tennis results
  • When will this self-flying cargo plane touch down in Fredericksburg?

Also on today's calendar: Informational Meeting on Data Centers and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 43.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Think You've Seen Historic Virginia? This Small City Might Prove You Wrong (theboutiqueadventurer.com) — Fredericksburg's history, parks, museums, and food scene take center stage in this detailed guide, from Civil War battlefields and the James Monroe Museum to Alum Spring Park and Old Mill Park. Local readers will recognize beloved spots like Goolrick's Pharmacy, Fun Land, and Riverside Center, alongside breweries, bakeries, and seasonal outings that highlight how much there is to explore close to home.
   

• Arnold/Donnelly Advance to B1 Doubles Finals at ITA Regional (godiplomats.com) — A regional college tennis championship just wrapped up on the University of Mary Washington courts in Fredericksburg, where Franklin & Marshall's men's team battled through rain-shortened play. Doubles partners Nate Arnold and Samuel Donnelly reached the B1 finals with three straight wins before narrowly falling in a tiebreak, while several teammates logged solid singles and doubles results against programs like Swarthmore and Christopher Newport.
   

• This Aircraft Just Made A Historic Flight & No One Was Flying It (simpleflying.com) — An experimental autonomous Cessna cargo plane that just completed a groundbreaking cross-country flight is now heading back west with a scheduled stop in Fredericksburg, giving local aviation fans a rare chance to see cutting-edge technology up close. The aircraft has been flying itself between busy commercial hubs, military bases, and remote communities while ground teams monitor it from thousands of miles away. Its Fredericksburg visit will add local airport conditions to the data Joby Aviation needs for future FAA certification.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found and returned- Lost dog in Three Cedars.
    He is a tiny cute little dog named Milo. He will run when approached. Report sitings to Larry 703-407-9145 or Shauna (703) 407-6852 they live at… (Nextdoor Three Cedars)
  • Between the hours of 9pm and 4 am some plastic pumpkins randomly appeared on our porch.
    Has this happened to anyone else? Just finding it kinda odd lol (Nextdoor Lee's Crossing)
  • Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Fredericksburg. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Fredericksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fredericksburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • King George reaches data center campus deal with Amazon (roanoke.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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