Matt Kelly is no longer on City Council, but from his decades-long experience working on city matters, he has some advice for the new Council and the citizens who will build the City’s tomorrow.
COMMENTARY: New Year, New Board, Same Stafford Politics
What’s more important? A $6 billion agreement, or Board members’ egos? In Stafford, it would appear to be the latter.
Here were the biggest news stories of 2023 …
And the ones we will be watching in 2024.
Sunday Books & Culture
The FXBG Advance reviewers have selected some of their favorites from 2023. Happy reading – and watching – and Happy New Year!
HUMOR: Abigail Spanberger is da bomb!
After the year we just had, the Leadership Team decided we all needed to learn to laugh more. But who could help us do that?
MISSING
What has Spotsylvania County done with all those books they banned?
COMMENTARY: Why Freedom of the (Local) Press Matters
In a world where attacks on media are in the vanguard of assaults on democracy, local media is the final beach head for freedom.
New Dominion Podcast: Myriam Brown
Myriam Brown heads up Stafford Junction, a non-profit organization which helped feed 120 families and give gifts to 144 deserving children this year. Special guest John Symonds talks about Santa Claus and how children still light up during the Christmas season.
Sunday Books & Culture
The FXBG Advance’s team of reviewers have selected their favorites for 2023. More favorites will be in next week’s edition of “Books and Culture”.
Warm Bellies, Warm Hearts, Warm Season
If you’re looking for holiday traditions, consider making minestrone – a classic Italian dish – part of your family’s Christmas celebration, be it Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, or in the days before.