Changes Coming To William Street In Fredericskburg

William Street is currently being repaved as part of the City’s ongoing paving maintenance plan.

2020 Census Takers Have Begun Visiting Fredericksburg Households

Census takers have begun visiting households who have not yet responded to the Census.

Fredericksburg To Add Crosswalks, Parking Spots To William Street

Fredericksburg said the changes to William Street will provide pedestrian safety benefits as well as additional parking spaces.

Online Creative Mixed Media class offered by ARTfactory

Online Creative Mixed Media class with instructor Mike Flynn, August 31-September 4, 10:30 am-11:30 am!

Pamela Aycock Works Selflessly As Volunteer: Fredericksburg Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

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.

Sara Wolcott 'Gives 110 Percent To Her Job': Fredericksburg Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Fredericksburg Partners With UMW On Telling Civil Rights History

Fredericksburg and UMW will work on creating a civil rights trail that will highlight the role of Black residents in the city's history.

Fredericksburg Pet Of The Week: Pickles Is Ready To Steal Hearts

The Fredericksburg SPCA would like to see young Pickles heal in a home environment with a family who loves him.

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.

Spotsylvania Towne Centre Offering Gifts On 40th Anniversary

Spotsylvania Towne Centre​ is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the Fredericskburg area by offering $40 gift cards to customers.

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.

Ask The Mayor Episode 5, Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg’s Mayor Greenlaw shares timely updates on what is happening in the City as we navigate COVID-19, important conversations.

Summer Restaurant Week Aug. 14-23, Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg’s Summer Restaurant Week 2020 runs from Aug. 14-23.

Fredericksburg Heroes: Help Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Fredericksburg To Advance Work On "Telling Full Story"

The Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 took an important step.

Fredericksburg Back To 'Semi-Normal' With Restaurant Week, Tours

Fredericksburg is ready for the start of Summer Restaurant Week and to welcome visitors back to its reconfigured visitor's center.

Fredericksburg Schools Follow National Trend In Going Virtual

Only a quarter of students nationwide will attend daily in-person school, a survey shows.

Fredericksburg Patch Pet Of The Week: Coco & Her Big Personality

Beautiful Coco is turning 1 this week, and she thinks the best birthday gift ever would be a family to call her own.

Fredericksburg Awarded $25K Downtown Revitalization Grant

Gov. Ralph Northam awarded Fredericksburg VA Main Street Inc. a $25,000 grant to accelerate revitalization of the city's downtown area.

Stafford Woman Wins $2,777,777 Prize From Virginia Lottery

When Carla Payne scratched a Lucky 7s Cash Blowout ticket from the Virginia Lottery that she bought in Stafford, she almost passed out.

Spirit Halloween To Open 2 Locations In Fredericksburg In 2020

The company is planning to open its two new locations in Fredericksburg for the season later in August.

Ask The Mayor Episode 4

The Fredericksburg Area Museum at 907 Princess Anne St., and the Fredericksburg Visitor Center at 706 Caroline St., are both reopened.

Jerry Falwell On Leave From Liberty U. After Unzipped Pants Photo

Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of Liberty University, is on "an indefinite leave of absence" after he shared a racy photo of himself.

Man In ICE Custody Dies After Detention At VA's Prison Hot Spot

As of late July, ICE reported that 290 out of 312 detainees at its facility in Farmville had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Fredericksburg Man Accused Of Stabbing At Hotel: Police

The victim of the stabbing in Spotsylvania was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police.

Citizens Advisory Panel, Fredericksburg, Now Accepting Applications

It is to facilitate two-way communication between the department and "key stakeholders" in the community.

Fredericksburg Police Release Initial Report On Response To Demonstrations

It is a part of its ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability.

Fredericksburg Police Detail Arrests, Chemical Agents Deployed

Fredericksburg police provided details about the May 31-June 2 protests, including the termination of an officer for excessive force.

Students Hailed As 'True Heroes' For Response To Traffic Accident

Two former Mountain View High students and one current student helped a Stafford school principal after witnessing a head-on collision.

VA Governor Reports 1 Death From Isaias; 60K Homes Without Power

Tropical Storm Isaias caused one death in Virginia as more than 40 tornado warnings were issued during the storm, the governor said.

VDOT Postpones Full Traffic Stops On I-95 In Stafford

VDOT said all lanes of I-95 northbound will remain open Wednesday night and early Thursday north of the Route 17 exit in Stafford County.

Fredericksburg Patch Pet Of The Week: Maxie Is A Fun-Loving Girl

Maxie is a beautiful 4-year-old brindle mixed-breed dog, who came to the Fredericksburg SPCA as a transfer from another shelter.

Tropical Storm Isaias

Tropical Storm Isaias packed a punch when it rolled through Virginia.

Cleanup Continues In Northern Neck As Isaias Races Out Of Region

Homes in the White Stone area of the Northern Neck were damaged early Tuesday by a possible tornado as Isaias came through.

Are We Still in a Sellers Market?

Check out how fast Fredericksburg properties are going under contract!

Fredericksburg Police Accepting Applications For Citizens Panel

Applications to join the Fredericksburg Police Department's Citizens Advisory Panel ​are due by close of business Friday, Aug. 14.​

Fredericksburg Fire Department, VDOT Urge Caution During Isaias

Wind and rain remain the primary concerns in Fredericksburg, with current models showing 4 to 6 inches of rain and wind gusts of 35 mph.

Isaias Regains Hurricane Strength Just Before Reaching Carolinas

Isaias is forecast to sweep into Virginia early Tuesday, likely as a tropical storm producing 6 inches of rain and more in some areas.

Ask The Mayor of Frederiksburg, Episode 3

Fredericksburg’s Mayor Greenlaw shares timely updates on what is happening in the City as we navigate COVID-19 and important conversations.