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Hey hey Fredericksburg! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why the FredNats' general manager is saying goodbye next month
  • How new homes and a possible $1M stadium could reshape Fredericksburg
  • What Fredericksburg residents learned about police Flock cameras and your privacy

Also on today's calendar: Weekly Sunday Hikes with Old Dominion Humane Society Rescue Dogs and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. FredNats GM Robbie Perry is leaving after regular season (fredericksburgfreepress.com) — Fredericksburg Nationals general manager Robbie Perry will leave after the Sept. 6 regular-season finale, ending four years of helping build the FredNats and embracing downtown Fredericksburg as home. He's heading to a new front-office role with Union Omaha soccer, while expressing confidence that recent investments position the team and city for continued growth.
   

2. Press Rewind: Aug. 17-22 (fredericksburgfreepress.com) — Fredericksburg readers can catch up quickly on the week's big stories, including Habitat for Humanity breaking ground on the Canterbury Estates affordable homes project in Mayfield and James Monroe High's shot at a $1 million Maury Stadium upgrade. The recap also touches on regional immigration, hemp regulations, and a Fredericksburg musician's favorite intimate stage.
   

3. News Links: ICE Detainer Filed in Great Falls Killing; Data Center Taxes and Rural Land Under Review (potomaclocal.com) — Fredericksburg residents are weighing privacy and safety after police deployed Flock license-plate cameras at 11 locations, with three more planned, a topic explored at a League of Women Voters forum. The broader roundup also covers Northern Virginia crime, statewide data center tax debates, rural land preservation, school food pantries, a federal scholarship review, and a frozen berry recall.
   

4. Pool pump working overtime may raise your energy bill (fredericksburg.com) — Fredericksburg homeowners are being urged to take a closer look at how long their pool pumps run, since overuse and poor maintenance can quietly drive up electric bills. Local experts recommend adjusting run times, monitoring water quality, and keeping equipment in good repair to keep pools clean without wasting energy. Simple tweaks now could noticeably cut your monthly costs.
   

5. 11 Best Historic Small Town Shopping Strips In Virginia Where Unique Boutiques Outnumber Chains (myfamilytravels.com) — Fredericksburg's Caroline Street is highlighted as one of Virginia's standout historic shopping strips, where independent boutiques and antique shops far outnumber chains. The piece praises the street's blend of preserved architecture, local galleries, and specialty stores that feel more like preservation than simple retail. It encourages shoppers to support Fredericksburg's small businesses while soaking in the city's deep history.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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