Drop Box Available For Absentee Ballots In Fredericksburg

A secure drop box in Fredericksburg is an alternative to returning a completed absentee ballot by mail for the November election.

Mary Washington Prepares For National Voter Registration Day

University of Mary Washington students, faculty and staff will be participating in National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday.

VA Absentee Ballot Requests Already Surpass 2016 Total: Governor

Nearly 800,000 Virginians have submitted requests to receive absentee ballots by mail, well above the total who voted absentee in 2016.

UMW To Host Online Congressional Debate Between Wittman, Rashid

The University of Mary Washington is hosting a debate between candidates for Virginia’s 1st congressional district Monday, Sept. 21.

Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Fredericksburg

ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Fredericksburg from voting.

Fredericksburg Election: Rules, Deadlines In Year Of Coronavirus

Fredericksburg's voters can return​ their absentee ballot, absentee application, or voter registration application to a city drop box.

Former VA Governor McAuliffe Files Paperwork To Run Again

Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will not make an official decision to run until after the November election, his spokesman said.

VA Governor Outlines Budget Revisions, Voter Protection Measures

The General Assembly returned to Richmond for a special session to address budget, racial justice, police reform and election issues.

Stafford DMV Select Switches To Appointment-Only

The DMV Select on Courthouse Road in Stafford County saw its volume of customers increase to a level it could no longer handle.

VA Panel Votes To Remove Robert E. Lee Statue From U.S. Capitol

A Virginia commission recommended removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall.

Fredericksburg Cancels Meeting To Discuss Protesting At Homes

The Fredericksburg City Council canceled a planned special session for Monday at the request of City Attorney Kathleen Dooley.

Fredericksburg To Discuss Protests Held Outside Leaders' Homes

The Fredericksburg City Council has scheduled a special session for Monday to discuss protests held outside the homes of city leaders.

Fredericksburg Urges Virginia To Rename Jefferson Davis Highway

Fredericksburg's leaders adopted a resolution urging state lawmakers to remove the name Jefferson Davis Highway from Route 1 statewide.

Fredericksburg Begins Process To Address Institutional Racism

The Fredericksburg City Council approved a response and recovery plan in response to calls for reforms to address racial inequality.

Justice Department Sues Stafford For Blocking Islamic Cemetery

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit alleging that Stafford County violated the law by prohibiting an Islamic cemetery.

Fredericksburg Declares Friday A Holiday In Honor Of Juneteenth

The city of Fredericksburg said Wednesday that it will be observing Virginia's newest proposed state holiday, Juneteenth, this Friday.

Fredericksburg To Hold Meeting On Protests For Racial Justice

The Fredericksburg City Council is meeting Thursday to discuss next steps related to protests against racial injustice and police brutality.

VA Governor Proposes Juneteenth Be Recognized As State Holiday

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Tuesday he will propose legislation to make Juneteenth recognized as a paid state holiday.

Fredericksburg Joint Planning Commission And Council Meeting

The Planning Commission and Council will hold a joint public hearing on several topics tonight, June 10 at 7:30 p.m

Update From City Of Fredericksburg On In-Person Court Proceedings And Face Coverings

Effective June 8, an extension and modification to the Supreme Court Judicial Emergency Order remains in effect until June 28.

Spotsylvania Cancels Fourth of July Events Due To Coronavirus

Fourth of July festivities in have been canceled this year, due to restrictions in place for Phase 1 of the state's reopening plan.

Fredericksburg Budget Public Hearing On May 26

The Budget Public Hearing will be held at the start of the Regular Council Meeting.

Spotsylvania Treasurer's Office Still Encouraging Online Payments

Spotsylvania County is encouraging taxpayers to use its online payment platform to view and pay bills, even as restrictions ease.

Fredericksburg To Discuss New Small Business Relief Programs

Fredericksburg's Economic Development Authority has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss business assistance programs.

Fredericksburg City's Budget Public Hearing Will Be On May 26

Public comments will be received in writing up until 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting.

Fredericksburg Plans 'Measured' Approach To Reopening City

Fredericksburg is developing a plan to reopen the city government in response to Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's phase one plan.

Rating Agencies Affirm Fredericksburg's Credit During Coronavirus

Fredericksburg officials are pleased the rating agencies recognized the city's work to mitigate the financial impacts of the coronavirus.

Fredericksburg Municipal Elections To Be Held In 3 Weeks

Gov. Ralph Northam pushed back municipal elections, including Fredericksburg's mayoral, city council and school board elections, to May 19.

Fredericksburg Offers Coronavirus Protection Guidance To Stores

The City of Fredericksburg is offering guidance for workers and employers at businesses that are still open during the coronavirus crisis.

Fredericksburg's Furloughed Employees Eligible For Unemployment

Fredericksburg will pay all premiums for the furloughed full-time employees to maintain their health, dental and eye care benefits.

Fredericksburg Furloughs 40 Employees Due To Coronavirus

Fredericksburg notified about 40 employees Thursday that they will be placed on furlough status as of May 2 due to the coronavirus.

Fredericksburg Awards $200K In Coronavirus Grants To Businesses

Fredericksburg is providing $200,000 of emergency grant funding to 83 small businesses to help them survive the coronavirus crisis.

Northam Extends Coronavirus Closure Of Non-Essential Businesses

Virginia will need to "build a new normal" in which residents can live safely when the coronavirus orders are lifted, the governor said.

Fredericksburg Officials Make Draft Of Bacteria TMDL Action Plan Available For Public Comment Until April 24

The purpose of this document is to describe the City of Fredericksburg’s approach to reducing bacteria discharges from its MS4.

VA Governor Signs Gun Control Bills Into Law

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed several gun control bills​ into law that will increase background checks and limit handgun purchases.

Gov. Northam Signs Bills Removing Abortion Restrictions

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed bills to roll back certain restrictions on abortion in the state, his office announced Friday.

VA Governor Targets Coronavirus Spread In Nursing Homes, Prisons

Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans Friday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in nursing homes and the state prison system.

Fredericksburg City Council Held A Special Virtual Meeting On April 7

Instructions on how to attend future virtual meetings of City Council and other Boards and Commissions will be available online.

VA Signs $27M Contract For Gear To Protect Against Coronavirus

Virginia signed a $27 million contract for personal protective equipment that will be distributed to the state's health-care workers.

City Signs Mutual Aid Agreement With Neighbors Due To Coronavirus

The City of Fredericksburg has signed a mutual aid agreement with neighboring counties to share resources during the coronavirus crisis.