Fredericksburg Reveals 300th Anniversary Celebration Logo

2028 will mark 300 years since Fredericksburg's founding. On Tuesday, the City Council revealed the logo for its celebrations.

Fredericksburg Seeks Social Services Review As Demand, Funding Pressures Rise

The city wants a consultant to assess social services staffing and structure. Quotes are due Dec. 11.

Election Day Day 2206: Congress, School Board Races On Fredericksburg Ballot

Fredericksburg voters will choose congressional representatives, fill a School Board seat and decide three constitutional amendments Nov. 3.

Fredericksburg Plans Monthly Water, Sewer, Trash Bills Starting In November

Fredericksburg residents may soon see their city utility bills cut in half, but they will arrive twice as often.

Spotsylvania Supervisor Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over X Posts: Report

A Spotsylvania supervisor continued posting remarks about women and minorities after promising residents he would “do better.”

Fredericksburg Targets Data Center Secrecy With Proposed NDA Ban: Report

Fredericksburg leaders want Virginia lawmakers to bar local governments from signing NDAs in data center negotiations.

Voter Guide For Fredericksburg: What's On The Ballot, Early Voting & More

Early voting options for Reston residents will expand on Oct. 18. Here's who and what's on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Fredericksburg Sets New Priorities That Could Shape City Spending Through 2029

A newly adopted plan will help guide city budgets, services and projects over the next three years, with progress reports for residents.

Fredericksburg Council Adopts 34 Priorities, Forms Transportation Committee

Fredericksburg City Council adopted its 2026-2029 priorities and advanced budget changes at its Sept. 22 meeting.

Fredericksburg Says Hugh Mercer Statue Needs Full Restoration, Not A Touch-Up

Fredericksburg now says the Hugh Mercer statue likely needs full corrosion removal and repatination rather than spot repairs.

Fredericksburg Councilor Jannan Holmes Announces Bid For Virginia House: Report

Fredericksburg Councilor Jannan Holmes plans to run for the 65th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates in 2027.

Fredericksburg Planning Commission To Weigh New Rules For Townhouses, Development

Fredericksburg planners will hold a Sept. 23 hearing on zoning changes affecting townhouses and Form-Based Code standards.

Early Voting Begins For 2026 Election: What's On The Ballot In Fredericksburg

Early voting in the Nov. 3 general election begins Friday and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31. See what's on the ballot.

224 Townhomes Proposed For Fall Hill Development In Fredericksburg

A preliminary plat calls for 224 townhomes on part of the Fall Hill mixed-use development in Fredericksburg.

Supreme Court Ruling Puts Virginia’s Mail Ballot Rules In Flux

The Supreme Court lifted an order that had blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s March executive order governing mail-in ballots.

Fredericksburg Seeks Contractor To Restore General Hugh Mercer Monument

Fredericksburg is seeking a conservation specialist to restore the bronze General Hugh Mercer statue and its stone base.

Fredericksburg Council To Consider Revised 1500 Gateway Data Center Plan

Fredericksburg City Council will consider a revised 1 million-square-foot data center proposal at its meeting on Tuesday.

Deadline For Small Area Plans Covering Hospital, Battlefield Areas Amended

Fredericksburg corrected the proposal deadline for studies of its hospital corridor and Battlefield Industrial Park areas.

Fredericksburg Planning Commission Backs State-Mandated Zoning Changes

Fredericksburg planners backed zoning changes affecting parking near transit, manufactured homes, data centers and solar projects.

Fredericksburg Planning Commission To Weigh State-Mandated Zoning Changes

The Aug. 12 hearing covers manufactured homes, parking, solar power, battery storage, data centers and wireless structures.

New Storefronts Proposed For Historic 1001 Caroline Street In Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg's ARB will consider at proposal Monday night to add new storefronts and entrances at 1001 Caroline St.

Fredericksburg Voters Now Know November Choices For Senate, Congress

Tuesday's primary election determined who will compete in November for Virginia's U.S. Senate seat and 7th Congressional District.

Fredericksburg Seeks Engineering Firms For Courtland Drive Connector Study

Fredericksburg seeks engineering proposals for a study of a new road linking Courtland Drive and Learning Lane.

Polls Open Tuesday For VA Primary Election: See Who's On The Fredericksburg Ballot

Fredericksburg voters can cast ballots for candidates running in U.S. Senate and congressional races in Tuesday's primary.

Harding Outraises Ollivant In Final Campaign Finance Reports Before GOP Primary

New FEC reports show Phillip Harding outraised Doug Ollivant ahead of the Aug. 4 Republican primary in Virginia's 7th District.

Fredericksburg Begins Citywide Sewer Cleaning, Inspection Program

Fredericksburg begins a long-term sewer cleaning program Monday, starting in Mayfield and continuing citywide over several years.

Second 7 Brew Coffee Proposed For Fredericksburg's Central Park Shopping Center

A second 7 Brew is proposed for Fredericksburg's Central Park. Residents can comment on the plan through Aug. 10.

House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent: How VA Reps Voted

Here's how Virginia's congressional delegation voted on making daylight savings time permanent.

Early In-Person Voting For VA Primary Underway: See Who's On The Fredericksburg Ballot

Fredericksburg voters can cast early ballots in Virginia's Aug. 4 GOP primary in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives races.

Fredericksburg Primary Voter Guide: What’s On The Aug. 4 Ballot

Fredericksburg voters can begin casting ballots for Virginia's primary election on June 18. Here's who is on the ballot.

Alzheimer's Support

Congressman Vindman is a full supporter

Fredericksburg Planners Continue Dixon Street/Mayfield Small Area Plan Review

Fredericksburg planners will continue reviewing the Dixon Street/Mayfield Small Area Plan and rezoning proposal.

Fredericksburg Seeks Comments On Old Mary Washington Hospital Apartment Plan

Fredericksburg residents can comment by June 22 on a 242-unit apartment plan at 2300 Fall Hill Ave.

Proposed Fall Hill Shops In Fredericksburg Include Retail, 2 Fast-Food Restaurants

Fredericksburg residents can comment by June 22 on proposed Fall Hill Avenue shops and restaurants proposal.

Eugene Vindman Democratic Party's Candidate In Nov. 3 Election

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-7th) confirmed he was the Democratic Party's official candidate in the Nov. 3 general election.

Fredericksburg Planners To Consider Dixon Street/Mayfield Rezoning Plan

Commissioners will weigh an Area 8 small area plan and rezoning for 44 parcels at the May 27 public hearing.

Fredericksburg City Council To Vote On $179.8M Capital Plan, Transportation Funding

Fredericksburg City Council will vote Tuesday on a $179.8M capital plan and transportation funding measures.

Fate Of VA's 3rd Buc-ee's Travel Center Finally Decided

Stafford County supervisors voted on the future of a new Buc-ee’s travel center near I-95 following a marathon meeting on Tuesday.

Fredericksburg Council Adopts FY2027 Budget; Increases Real Estate Tax Rate

Fredericksburg City Council adopts FY2027 budget, raising tax rates and utility fees to fund $110M in infrastructure.

Fredericksburg EDA To Discuss New Workforce Housing Fund, Loan Program Updates

The Fredericksburg EDA will meet to discuss a new $30,000 workforce housing fund and updates to InvestFXBG small business loans.