City Council approves Neon project in Celebrate Virginia South
Development will bring 762 new housing units to the city. Also, Council approves first read of amendments reducing some residential density regulations.
UMW announces tuition support for Pell-eligible students
The University of Mary Washington on Tuesday announced the Tuition Promise, which will provide full tuition to in-state students who qualify for the federal Pell Grant. The initiative will be in place for the 2024-25 academic year. Students who complete the free application for federal student aid, or FAFSA, and are found eligible will receive […]
UMW announces tuition support for Pell-eligible students
Initiative is supported by grant from State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
KENNEY: A Very Republican WSJ Christmas Poll
A new WSJ poll shows Biden approval ratings at near-humbug levels, Trump’s lead increasing to 6 points, and Virginia creeping back into battleground territory.
A Very Republican WSJ Christmas Poll
First and foremost, I want you to consider going the extra mile for a kid whose only hope for a Christmas this year is you. Stafford Junction is looking for just 64 — actually, 63 because I’m in! — Secret Santas willing to give someone’s Christmas a bit more sparkle this year. Your gift is […]
Embattled Spotsy School Board Holds Final Meeting
The Spotsylvania School Board voted to give itself a raise during its marathon final meeting of 2023, which started at 5 p.m. on Monday and did not adjourn until 3 a.m. Tuesday. Current Chair Lisa Phelps made the original motion to double Board members’ compensation to $2,000 per month and to give the chair an […]
Embattled Spotsy School Board Holds Final Meeting
The marathon gathering featured approval of minutes from last year that had been altered, a raise for the people on the dais and approval of settlement agreements for two unnamed litigants.
A roundup of legislation pre-filed by local state senators
Members and members-elect of Virginia’s General Assembly could begin filing legislation on November 20 for the 2024 session, which begins January 10. Here’s a look at bills and resolutions sponsored so far by the Fredericksburg area’s elected officials. Sen. Jeremy McPike McPike, a Democrat, was re-elected in November to represent the 29th Senate District, which […]
Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg brings “Songs of the Season”
The winter holiday season has been inspiring gorgeous music and poetry for centuries. This weekend, Fredericksburg residents have an opportunity to hear a more recent result of that inspiration at the Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg’s winter concert. “A Winter Day” is a 2018 composition by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel that sets text by poet Sarah […]