Pre-Primary Fundraising Totals
The final fundraising totals for candidates prior to the Primary came out last week. The numbers are larger, but the trends and storylines haven’t changed – Eugene Vindman is outraising everyone. The pre-primary fundraising totals are in. The same trends we reported in the spring hold true now; the numbers are just larger. And there’s […]
If You Run Out of Words …
This Father’s Day, my daughter reminded me that there is no higher gift, than the gift of the words we give to our children. It’s not about having the right words; it’s simply having words when your children need to hear them. That insight is the gift my daughter gave to me today. My wife […]
Fredericksburg Area Experiencing Seasonal Uptick in Car Break-ins
Area police departments say this is not unusual for this time of year and offer advice. Lock your car, take your keys, and don’t leave anything valuable in your vehicle. That advice comes from several local police departments after the usual seasonal increase in automobile break-ins in neighborhoods across the region. There have been 19 […]
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Cellphone bans? Sure thing! See someone violating the policy? Ah, that get’s a little trickier. Clay is here to sort it all out. Editor’s Note: Smart phone bans are all the rage right now, with Fredericksburg, Caroline, and King George passing bans in recent weeks. But as we noted recently, bans alone aren’t the magic […]
THEATRE REVIEW: As You Like It
The George Washington Foundation and the Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble are putting on William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Will you like it? Our Theatre Critic says, “Yes!” Shakespeare on the Lawn at Kenmore: As You Like ItJune 15 and 16 at 6:30 PM, with the gate opening at 5:30 to allow the audience to picnic.TicketsBring […]
Meet Michael Purello – The Puzzle Guy
Michael Purello is the new executive director of the Rivers Region Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. There are puzzle people, and there are picture people. Michael Purello is a puzzle person. Put thousands of disparate pieces in front of him, and he’s quite happy to spend his time figuring out how they all fit together. As the new […]
Area Home Prices Continue to Rise
And supply is low, according to Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors May 2024 report. The median home price in Stafford County reached a record-breaking $551,000 last month, the highest price point ever seen in the county, the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors reported this week. “The Fredericksburg-area housing market continued to march on with the […]
City Clean and Green Commission Announces 2024 Sustainability Awards
A record number of local businesses received the award this year. Fredericksburg City’s Clean and Green Commission is recognizing 31 city businesses with its annual Sustainability Award, the commission announced Friday. The awards are given to businesses that agree to implement at least nine sustainable practices—up from the seven practices that were required to receive […]
ENVIRONMENTAL CENTS: What are the Main Causes of Sea Level Rise?
And what can be done about it? Sea level rise is one of the more catastrophic impacts of climate change. The EPA predicts that up to $106 billion worth of coastal property will be underwater by 2050. Between 2050 and 2100, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that sea levels will rise between one and […]