Top Stories Last Month On Fredericksburg Patch

Which Fredericksburg area stories got your neighbors talking last month? Well, we’ve compiled the top five for those who may have missed them. Here is a glance at the top stories on Fredericksburg Patch in August.

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Toxic Algae Bloom Advisory Issued For Spotsylvania County Lake

The Virginia Department of Public Health issued a harmful algae bloom advisory for a lake neighboring several Virginia counties. The advisory urged residents to avoid the Upper and Middle Pamunkey Branches as well as the Upper and Middle North Anna Branches of Lake Anna in Spotsylvania, Orange and Louisa counties.

Farmers' Almanac: 'Frosty And Wet' Virginia, DC Winter Forecast

Do the milder temperatures have you hoping that summer's heat and humidity is about to give way to crisp fall air? While more comfortable conditions would be great, a glimpse at the winter forecast is full of snow, frigid cold and gloom — at least if you believe the Farmers' Almanac.

Suspect Sought For Shoplifting From Fredericksburg Walmart

Police asked for the public's help in identifying a man who they say stole from the Walmart located at Fredericksburg's Central Park shopping complex. The man also appeared to have a service dog with him, police said.

How Much You Need To Make An Hour To Rent In Fredericksburg

They say home is where the heart is, but a new report by affordable housing advocates also shows that home is where the money is.

The typical household in Fredericksburg must earn $32.02 an hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at fair market rate, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. In the report, "Out of Reach," Virginia is said to have the 13th highest "housing wage" in the country.

Adventure Brewing To Open Tasting Room, Brewery In Fredericksburg

Stafford County-based Adventure Brewing is set to open a new tasting room in Fredericksburg, according to reports. The tasting room and brewery will be located in Eagle Village in a space formerly occupied by Blackstone Coffee.