KENNEY: Thanksgiving as a Virginian Holiday
In 1619, Virginians celebrated the First(ish) Thanksgiving. We have been ruining it ever since.
Stafford supervisors approve Amazon data center project in Falmouth district
But neighbors cite concerns about noise. Also in this issue: local officials endorse Abigail Spanberger for Governor.
Local elected officials endorse Spanberger for Governor
Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw and Delegate-elect Josh Cole are among the 18 state and local officials who are endorsing Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger for Governor. Spanberger announced last week that she will run for Governor in 2025 to replace Glenn Youngkin, who is term-limited by Virginia’s constitution. She is the only declared candidate so […]
State Board of Education approves two regional lab schools
Board OKs the Academy of Technology and Innovation at the University of Mary Washington and the Future Educator’s Academy at Germanna Community College.
State Board of Education approves two regional lab schools
by Adele Uphaus MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT Last week’s approval by the state Board of Education of two new lab school applications brings the total new schools approved in Virginia to three – and two of them are connected with colleges in the Fredericksburg area. The Academy of Technology and Innovation (ATI) at the University […]
Sunday Books & Culture
This week’s reviews include The Royal Windsor Secret and Lessons in Chemistry.
Human connection is the best medicine
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to set aside the electronics, and reconnect with real friends and family. Also – This Thanksgiving, gift food, stories | Share your recipes with readers
This Thanksgiving, Write It Down
Editor’s Note: Share your favorite recipes with us (Thanksgiving themed or not) and we might use yours in our next Saturday issue. In our podcast recorded Wednesday night, Shaun Kenney, Cori Blanche, and I turned off the political discussions and turned on the memories. Thanksgiving memories, to be exact. The episode, which drops Monday on […]
UMW graduate receives statewide award for volunteer work
by Adele Uphaus MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT Over her four years at the University of Mary Washington, 2023 graduate Meghan McLees volunteered at so many different Fredericksburg-area organizations that she can’t always remember them all. There was Downtown Greens, the Thurman Brisben Center, Stafford Junction, the regional Food Bank, Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity of […]