City Council Adopts Capital Impact Study
It’s a reference guide showing the impact of development on public schools and other infrastructure, used to negotiate voluntary proffers for new development. by Adele UphausMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT City Council on February 13 adopted an updated capital impact study that it will use as a reference for negotiating cash proffers with developers. A capital […]
LTE: A Fanciful Letter
Editor’s Note: Today we kick-off our Letters to the Editor section, which will run on Sundays. Have a comment on a local issue, or want to respond to something you’ve read in our pages? E-mail the editor at [email protected]. We’re honored that our inaugural letter is a tribute to the 247th anniversary of Jefferson’s “Bill for […]
It’s Drew Time: Can You Hear Me Now?
Is God into home remodeling? Is the Presbyterian minister who married Drew and his love still in the profession? Is Sandra Bullock a Southern Baptist minister in drag? Hey, God, can you hear Drew now? By Drew Gallagher A pastor in Denver recently admitted that he and his wife stole about $1.3 million from their […]
A Fredericksburg Field Guide to Local Libations
Our new occasional Sunday feature clues you into the expanding adult beverage scene in the region. Editor’s Note: The Advance is pleased to welcome Ned Flemming to our writers’ family. A life-long educator, Ned and his family (which includes his wife, daughters, and dog) have recently relocated to Stafford from Richmond. Movies and reading are […]
Sunday Culture: Theater Notes on True West
Two brothers, a screenplay, and a modern-day conflict. An American classic comes to University of Mary Washington Theater. TRUE WEST by Sam Shepard Mary Washington University Theatre Directed by Gregg StullPerformances February 15- 25Tickets Reviewed by Dennis Wemm Lee is a drifter, a scalawag, an opportunistic outsider. His only source of income seems to be […]
Sunday Books: “Martyr”, “This Disaster Loves You”
This week’s reviews include Kaveh Akbar’s debut novel “Martyr!,” and Richard Roper’s “This Disaster Loves You.” Published by Knopf (January 23, 2024)Hardcover $23.59Audiobook $12.99 By Ashley Riggleson/ FXBG ADVANCE Kaveh Akbar’s debut novel, Martyr! is one of the most talked about books of January and with good reason. This distinctive and poignant novel about a young man’s […]
COMMENTARY: The Childcare Crisis is Here
The explosive announcement from KinderCare has brought to the fore the childcare issue that has been vexing members of our community for more than a decade. Buckle up – it’s only going to get worse. KinderCare’s sudden announcement that it would shutter at the end of May has exposed publicly the very real problems that […]
Spotsylvania School Board Approves Slew of Policy Revisions at Special Meeting
Also after a closed session, Board approves separation agreement with “Employee A.” The Spotsylvania School Board at a special meeting on Thursday approved revisions to eleven policies and regulations concerning Board member policy compliance, policy adoption, agenda format, Board-Staff communications, and media relations. The Board also held a closed session to discuss personnel matters and […]
Hundreds Have Signed Petition Asking Mary Washington Healthcare to Let KinderCare Stay
Hospital says it’s helping its employees find “new arrangements” for their children. As of noon on Thursday, 738 people have signed their names to a Change.org petition asking Mary Washington Healthcare to let KinderCare daycare and preschool (also known as Kid Station) stay in its current building on the healthcare system’s campus. Families and staff learned from […]