The Grand Poobah of Reviewers – Part 2
Drew continues his longwinded (err, “in-depth”) interview with Ron Charles who works for the Washington Post. Clearly, Drew wants his job. After his interview, Charles has nothing to worry about. Read the first part When last we left Washington Post book critic Ron Charles, he was sitting for the sculpting of his marble bust to […]
Sunday Books & Culture
Reviews of Colombe Schneck’s portrayal of loss and self-discovery in “Swimming in Paris: A Life in Three Stories” and Italian author Valeria Corciolani’s art history mystery “Pentimento Mori.” Sunday Books & Culture is edited by Vanessa SekingerEmail Vanessa SWIMMING IN PARIS: A LIFE IN THREE STORIES By Colombe Schneck Published by Penguin Press (May, 14, […]
Letters to the Editor
July 14, 2024 Appealing to Our Higher Angels I shake my head in bemusement at how upsetting the reality of sexual diversity can be to many people. By contrast, I think of the joyous sense of freedom at the Pride event at the downtown park last Sunday. Persecution was briefly set aside. Nature/God/evolution produces variety […]
The Course We Are On Has to Change
We must learn to talk with one another. Spare the country the thoughts and prayers; spare us all the expressions of shock and well-wishes for Donald Trump to be OK. It is time for a national reckoning about the path we are on as a nation. When the FXBG Advance started, we did so with […]
Welcome to Our New Saturday Edition
Add some zing to your weekend with our new Saturday section focusing on food, events, and more! Who was it that said “I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical”? Right — Thomas Jefferson. And if it […]
City Planning Commission Begins Consideration of Jeremiah Community
Project proposed by Micah Ministries, Virginia Supportive Housing, and Mary Washington Healthcare to provide housing and support for Fredericksburg’s unhoused population. Area residents, as well as nonprofit and religious leaders, filled City Council chambers Wednesday night for the first public hearing on the Jeremiah Community, a proposed planned neighborhood with wrap-around services for those experiencing […]
Good-bye Herndon, Hello Stafford
Bill Ashton is set to become the third Stafford County administrator in four years. He will face a bevy of challenges, and a significantly larger budget and population. Over the past four years, Stafford County has gone through two county administrators — Fred Presley (2020 – 2022), Randall Vosburg (2022 – 2024). Now, the county […]
Changes Coming to a Major Road in Spotsylvania
Project to begin this fall is the start of many improvements to Harrison Road. Starting this fall, motorists can expect to see some changes along Harrison Road in Spotsylvania County, which may be only the beginning of substantial improvements to the road over the next decade. A widening project will begin in September on a […]
OP-ED: Will the City of Fredericksburg Hear Its Residents?
The city is asking residents to get involved in updating its comprehensive plan. Some believe the city’s reaction to concerns over Mary’s Landing raises concerns over how closely the city will listen. By Matt Kelly The city of Fredericksburg has embarked on planning its future development through the updating of its Comprehensive Plan. Branded “FXBG […]