Sunday Books & Culture
Reviews include “Let Us Descend” from National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, and Ashley Hope Perez’s often banned “Out of Darkness.”
The Need Is So Great
Editor’s Note: Food insecurity is a major concern in our region. We’re honored to shine a light on the extraordinary efforts of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, its partners, and the volunteers who showed up yesterday for the annual Turkeys and Toys event. Food insecurity is a year-round issue, however. Please consider volunteering or donating […]
Playing This Weekend – A Christmas Carol
The November real estate market report from Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors shows housing market continuing to tighten.
Dr. John Coker Delivers the Mail for Santa
A dedicated Rotary Club member and backer of many events that make Fredericksburg a special place to live year-round, Coker provides children in the city a direct mail line to the North Pole.
You Just Saved Christmas
Holy cow, you guys.
Local housing prices up, demand and inventory down
The November real estate market report from Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors shows housing market continuing to tighten.
Holiday Symphony Concert a Treat for All
Tonight the Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra hosts its holiday concert at Lifepoint Church. The show is sold out, but the Advance got a sneak peek at the extravaganza.
Details of Spotsylvania’s new materials selection and review policy
Library materials now fall under the Spotsylvania School Board’s policy that governs the selection and review of instructional materials, and library books can be removed if they are found to have sexually explicit content as defined by Virginia Code. The School Board on Monday approved changes to Policy IIA and its accompanying regulations. The changes […]
Stafford School Board to request funds for 34 more modular classrooms
Overcrowding in Stafford County elementary schools has led to the School Board’s approval Tuesday of a resolution requesting $3.5 million from its capital reserve fund to purchase 24 new “modular classrooms.” The division is proposing to put four modulars each at Kate Waller Barrett, Falmouth, Moncure, Park Ridge, Rocky Run and Stafford elementary schools, and […]