Fredericksburg Plan For Reform To Address Racial Inequality And Race Discrimination

On Tuesday, June 23 City Council approved the response and recovery plan in response to calls for reforms to address racial inequality.

VA Coronavirus Health Data Moving In Promising Direction

The rate of positive tests in Virginia continues to decline and the number of ventilators used by coronavirus patients is decreasing.

Novant Health Resumes Services At Manassas, Haymarket Centers

Novant Health UVA has resumed providing all services at its centers that were suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus.

Ballpark Digest Features Fredericksburg Stadium

Whether or not you have followed the baseball stadium project, this article provides great background and detail about the new facility.

Fredericksburg Reports 1st Death 3 Months Into Coronavirus Crisis

More than three months into the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Fredericksburg reported its first death from the coronavirus on Tuesday.

Fredericksburg's 4th Of July Events 2020 Canceled

The Fredericksburg Heritage Festival, planned for July 4, has been canceled as have the fireworks shows traditionally held in the city.

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.

CRRL To Launch Curbside Pickup As Part Of Gradual Reopening Plan

Each branch in the Central Rappahannock Regional Library system will have limited hours on specific days for curbside pickup of items.

Fredericksburg Seniors Attend Graduation, Test Positive For Virus

The Fredericksburg school district informed families of the positive test results days after a June 15 graduation ceremony.

State Farm Agents Help Bring WiFi To Fredericksburg Neighborhood

State Farm agents from the Fredericksburg area are donating money to the Mayfield Civic Association to boost WiFi service in the area.

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.

Retired Stafford Man Wins $100,000 In Virginia Lottery

A Stafford man won $100,000 in the Virginia Lottery's Cash 5 game, buying his two winning tickets at two different 7-Eleven stores.

Fredericksburg Holiday On June 19th In Honor Of Juneteenth

The City of Fredericksburg will be observing Virginia’s newest proposed state holiday, Juneteenth, this Friday, June 19th.

Rappahannock District To Hold Free Coronavirus Testing Event

The Rappahannock Area Health District is holding a drive-thru testing event in Caroline County on Friday to test people for the coronavirus.

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.

GEICO Adding 100 Positions To Fredericksburg Area Office

The new job openings in the Fredericksburg area are part of GEICO's national hiring push to add more than 3,000 jobs.

Metro Diner Reopens In Fredericksburg With Commitment To Safety

The Fredericksburg Metro Diner, located at 2068 Plank Road, has reopened its dining room, with a commitment to health and safety for all.

FredNats To Hold Open House At Stadium On Father's Day Weekend

The Fredericksburg Nationals are holding a free open house at the new baseball stadium from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Fredericksburg Planning Commission To Hold Live Meeting

The Planning Commission will also be holding its public hearing this Wednesday, June 17.

Tow Truck Operator Dies After Car Strikes Him: Police

A tow truck operator, Louis J. Rich, 29, of Locust Grove was standing outside his tow truck on the shoulder when the car struck him.

Fredericksburg Leaders Attend Forum To Listen To Young People

Fredericksburg city council members and the city manager attended a youth forum Saturday where the public and press were prohibited.

VA Positive Coronavirus Test Percent Drops As Backlog Gets Added

Virginia's 7-day average of percent of positive cases reached a new low of 8 percent Friday after 43,000 new coronavirus tests were added.

Fredericksburg Youth Forum Saturday, June 13th

The first 50 youth community members (ages 15-25) to RSVP will need to arrive at 9 am to work with a team to shape their message.

Maskless Dunkin' Customer Arrested For Assault In Stafford

A customer at a Dunkin' in Stafford was assaulted in a parking lot Wednesday by a customer who allegedly was not wearing a mask.

Fredericksburg To Hold Forum To Hear Voices Of Young People

Fredericksburg is holding a youth forum Saturday at James Monroe High School to give young people a chance to address city leaders.

Coronavirus Course Boasts Largest Enrollment In UMW History

The eight-week course, called “COVID-19 in Context,” has the largest enrollment in UMW history, according to university officials. ​

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

Fredericksburg Museum Hosts 'A Night of Black Stories' Series

The Fredericksburg Area Museum is holding a "A Night of Black Stories​" series starting Friday that will feature local black leaders.

Stafford Man Drowns In Abel Lake: Sheriff's Office

A man drowned in Stafford County's Abel Lake Tuesday in an incident that appears to be a "tragic accident," the sheriff's office said.

Time Is Right For 'Serious Reform' Of Police Departments: Northam

With public anxiety still rising about police brutality, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said "this is an opportunity for serious reform."

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.

Just Mercy Movie Review

Streaming Free June 2020

Fredericksburg City Manager Lifts Curfew 2 Days Early

Fredericksburg's city manager lifted a curfew Saturday that he had placed on the city in response to protests against police brutality.

Message From Fredericksburg City Manager Timothy Baroody On Curfew

'The criminal investigation into these violent acts of destruction is open and ongoing.'

Info From City of Fredericksburg On Phase 2 Reopening

Much of Virginia, including the Fredericksburg area, entered Phase Two of Gov. Northam’s “Forward Virginia” reopening plan on Friday.

City Of Fredericksburg Proceeds With Auction Block Relocation

The City of Fredericksburg removed the slave auction block on Friday, June 5, 2020.

Fredericksburg's Chatham Bridge To Close June 22 For Renovations

Message boards alerting drivers to the June 22 closure date will be activated Monday on routes leading to the Chatham Bridge.

Stafford NAACP Peaceful Protest March

Join the Stafford NAACP as they host a Peaceful Protest March at 4 pm on Sunday, June 7, at the Stafford County Courthouse, 1300 Courthouse.

National Donut Day: Free Donut With Any Beverage At Dunkin'

Dunkin’ is offering customers in Fredericksburg and across the nation a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of a beverage.