Bogeys Abound in Presidential Golf
Could Abraham Lincoln stick an 8-iron? Is Biden even allowed to drive a golf cart? Does Trump play at Bushwood? Did George Washington use Adams Tight Lies? Has Drew switched to Disc Golf? Editor’s Note: This column, and the humor columns for the next few weeks, were written prior to Drew having surgery. I visited […]
Sunday Books & Culture
This week’s reviews include Dr. Fauci’s esteemed career of service in “On Call” and Simon Van Booy’s story of friendship and second chances, “Sipsworth.” Sunday Books & Culture is edited by Vanessa SekingerEmail Vanessa ON CALL: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service by Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Published by Viking (June 18, 2024)Hardcover $22.52Audiobook $14.99 […]
Clay Jones: NASA Traded Astronauts for Monkeys …
… That sparked an idea in Jones’ mind about the best way to avoid derailments in the future. Editor’s Note: Last weekend’s derailment dominated the headlines here in Fredericksburg. The Advance has several other pieces in the works for the weeks ahead about this event. Clay Jones has been burning the midnight oil figuring out […]
Welcome to Saturday – July 27, 2024
In this issue, the Print-and-Read, and a pie recipe for people who can’t make pie. Print-and-Read The Print-and-Read for July 27, 2024 1.1MB ∙ PDF file Download Weekend Recipe: Stop What You’re Doing and Make this Atlantic Beach Pie Immediately Editor’s Note: We are looking for local cooks to offer up their best recipes! Fill […]
Where is Gary the Goose?
Fredericksburg’s most-famous resident has not been seen since earlier this month, according to his fans. Gary, the white Emden goose who has made his home along the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg since at least 2017, has apparently not been seen since July 5—and his fans are growing increasingly worried. “Gary is talked about usually once […]
Spongebob Brings His Pineapple to Fredericksburg
And Christian Youth Theater will set the stage for him with a heart-warming performance this weekend. By Sydney WalczakSOCIAL MEDIA INTERNEmail Sydney A charming performance that the stars put together in only four days is coming to our backyard. Best of all, it’s free to see. Spongebob the Musical by Aspire Christian Theater, which is […]
COMMENTARY: A Remarkable Week for Leaders
Some shone, others stumbled. Sports are overplayed in our society, which is disappointing. Because sports teach us about leadership in a way few other institutions do. There’s a great deal of academic study and a library of books published on the subject. Yet for all the intellectual heavy-lifting on the topic, leadership remains a difficult […]
Challenges of Two Library Books Rise to School Board Level in King George
The titles are among at least 18 challenged since last year. Several members of the Board of Supervisors support banning them from the school libraries. The King George School Board will decide next month whether the books Sold, by Patricia McCormick, and ttfn, by Lauren Myracle, should remain in the school libraries. A community member […]
Proximity of Trains to Communities Longstanding Concern
Trains running close to residential areas are nothing new; neither are efforts to mitigate issues involving derailments and transporting toxic materials. By Hank SilverbergCORRESPONDENT A study done 17 years ago on hazardous materials and security concerns for the Nation’s Capital included at least two alternatives that might have taken freight traffic completely out of the […]