Drive-Up Coronavirus Tests Available In Manassas, Stafford

Patient First is providing drive-up coronavirus testing at its medical centers in Manassas and Stafford County.

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 Coronavirus Daily Update - April 25

The City continues to provide full services to the public with a reduced footprint since City facilities are still closed to the public.

Fredericksburg City Offers Guidance For Local Business On Coronavirus Protective Measures

Retailers should assess the hazards to which their workers may be exposed.

Fredericksburg Local Election Pushed Back To May 19

Gov. Northam announced Friday, April 24 that he will push back the state’s municipal elections from May 5 to May 19.

Girl Thanks Frontline Coronavirus Workers, You Can Help: Patch PM

7-year-old fundraiser for caregivers | Steps to VA reopening | Deputy tests positive for virus | May election | Meat deliveries: Patch PM

UMW To Resume On-Campus Academic, Housing Operations In August

The University of Mary Washington plans to resume academic and residential operations on campus on Aug. 24, the school said Friday.

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.

Walmart Begins Implementing One-Way Aisles In Fredericksburg

Starting Thursday, all Walmart locations are implementing single-direction aisles.

Pilots, Drivers Honor Health Care Workers In Time Of Coronavirus

Pilots flew vintage World War II airplanes and local residents participated in a car parade in Fredericksburg to honor health care workers.

Unemployment Claims In Virginia Near 500K; DC Unemployment Grows

More than 84,000 Virginians filed unemployment claims last week, a nearly 20-percent drop from the previous week.

McDonald’s Gives Free Meals To Front-Line Workers: Fredericksburg

Starting Wednesday, McDonald’s will give out free meals every day to first responders and health care workers.

Virginia Awards $17.8M Contract For Chatham Bridge Renovations

A Pittsburgh-based company won a $17.8 million contract to renovate the Chatham Bridge that connects Stafford with Fredericksburg.

Coronavirus Meal Finder: Hungry Kids Eat Free In Fredericksburg

No Kid Hungry’s map shows where Fredericksburg kids sidelined from school by the coronavirus crisis can get access to free meals.

Budget Public Hearing Postponed In Fredericksburg

Originally, the budget public hearing was scheduled for April 21. It has now been postponed to May 5 at 7 p.m. it will be a virtual meeting.

Stafford County Coronavirus Update: 164 Cases, 2 Deaths

There are 164 total cases of the new coronavirus in Stafford County as of Tuesday morning.

Fredericksburg Mother's Day Guide Helps Locals Find Gifts, Meals

​The City of Fredericksburg is creating a Mother's Day Guide to help connect residents to local businesses that are still open.

No Official Coronavirus Outbreak In Rappahannock Health District

Fredericksburg City officials said the Rappahannock Area Health District is one of two health districts without a coronavirus outbreak.

Fredericksburg City Publishes Coronavirus Update For April 19

Virginia: 54,733 people have been tested so far, with 8,537 positive cases. 1,422 cases require hospitalization.

VA Hospitals Avoid Coronavirus Patient Surge As Curve Flattens

New modeling shows that Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg will likely avoid an unmanageable surge in coronavirus patients.

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 May 5th Election Information

The last day to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is April 28, 2020, but it is strongly recommended to apply now.

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-Area Libraries Host Emergency Blood Drives

The Red Cross is holding blood drives at the Porter Branch library on Thursday and at the Howell Branch library on Thursday, April 30.

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.

Liberty University Sued Over Student Fee Refunds: VA Coronavirus

A lawsuit accuses Liberty University and its president of putting students at risk during the coronavirus pandemic and seeks refunds.

Fredericksburg Coronavirus Update: 14 Confirmed Cases

There are now 14 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Fredericksburg, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.

Stafford Drive Thru Coronavirus Testing Site Now Open

Stafford residents who are in need of a new coronavirus test can now get one – by appointment only – at Stafford Hospital.

Stafford County Officials Searching For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl

Officials are searching for a 14-year-old girl they say has run away from home.

Opinion: Vangie Williams best qualified candidate

Endorsement of Congressional Candidate Vangie Williams by Bill Johnson-Miles, Stafford Community Leader

Fredericksburg Virtual Council Work Session And Regular Session

A virtual Council Work Session will be held at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the current year budget (FY 20) and the FY 21 real estate tax rate.

Fredericksburg Parks, Trails And Suggested Walks

The new map includes hiking and walking trails — some paved, some not — located all over Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg City Council Extends Property Tax Deadline

The deadline for Real Estate bills was NOT extended, and those bills are due to the Treasurer’s Office no later than May 15.

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.

Local Business Stewart Family Chiropractic Needs Your Help

Learn how Stafford's Stewart Family Chiropractic is faring in the coronavirus and what you can do to support them during this time.

Good News: Businesses Open, Donated Masks, Food Banks, Tip Jar

Good news includes find local businesses to help, food banks, virtual tip jar, efforts to get masks to hospitals and distilling sanitizer.

Fredericksburg COVID-19 Update April 11

Here in our immediate region, we have a total of 144 cases as of 5 p.m. yesterday evening.

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.