Basketball, elections? It’s that time of year. March Madness Many months ago, there were some 351 men’s basketball teams starting with the same win-loss record. Any of them could have gone to the “big dance” to win the national title. However only one will accomplish this. In the end, as the final four becomes the […]
Sunday Books & Culture for April 7
The week’s reviews include Freya Sampson’s feel-good mystery “Nosy Neighbors” and Justinian Huang’s debut love story “The Emperor and the Endless Palace.” NOSY NEIGHBORS by Freya Sampson Published by Penguin Random House (April 2, 2024)Paperback $15.28Audiobook $14.99 By Drew Gallagher After three novels, it appears that Freya Sampson has found a formula that works for […]
Environmental Cents
Battery-powered lawn equipment is here, and the prices are falling. Given the emissions of two-cycle engines, it’s a good time to switch to battery power. According to the Environment Protection Agency, gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment produces up to 5% of the nation’s air pollution. Among these tools’ emissions are carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, […]
Obituaries: April 14 – 21, 2024
Benjamin Rolfe Eldridge, Sr.Fredericksburg Shawnette L. WalkerFredericksburg John Walter LawsonFredericksburg Oliver W. Hoskins, Jr.Spotsylvania James E. ThomsonStafford Rhonda Joanne LeeTavares, Florida Stephon D. TewariStafford Walter “Pete” Vernon RobertsFredericksburg Anna J. SayerFredericksburg Dana Glen JordanFredericksburg Russell (Nick) Bundy SrFredericksburg Marvin SmithFredericksburg Joyce AckermanFredericksburg
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
The Advance interviews Sarah Bockel who plays Tina Turner’s long-time friend and road manager Rhonda Graam in this musical playing through April 7 at Altria Theater in Richmond. Broadway In Richmond is bringing TINA – The Tina Turner Musical to the Altria theater for a limited five-day run starting on April 2nd. FBXG Advance talked […]
Sunday Books & Culture
This week’s reviews include the complex relationships of Tana French’s “The Hunter” and Ron Corbett’s compelling crime novel “Cape Rage.” THE HUNTER by Tana French Published by Viking (March 5, 2024)Hardcover $20.31Audiobook $18.00 Reviewed by Penny A Parrish I can’t think of a better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with a Guinness, a […]
Letters to the Editor
IVF Ruling Fails Women, Physicians, and More FXBG Advance invites readers to submit letters to the editor. Letters should not exceed 500 words, include the writer’s name, city, and phone number (for contact purposes only), and should not include ad hominem attacks or inappropriate language. FXBG Advance reserves the right to edit all letters. Send […]
Bringing Lafayette’s Journeys to Life
A University of Mary Washington student and a professor have created a map featured at the Fredericksburg Area Museum showcasing the travels of Lafayette in America. by Lisa Chinn MarvashtiUNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON University of Mary Washington senior Brooke Prevedel and Professor of Geography Steve Hanna spent more than 100 hours making the map at the center of a new Fredericksburg Area Museum […]
Environmental Cents
You can significantly reduce energy use, save a good chunk of change annually, and make a positive difference for the environment by following these simple tips. by Bruce SallerWRITER Behold the lowly water heater. Tucked away in the basement, out of sight and out of mind, and one of the biggest energy drains in your […]
New Dominion Podcast: Nick Brousse
Fredericksburg City Public Schools Nick Bruce is the newly appointed assistant principal for Fredericksburg City Public Schools who talks to us about his transition from Capitol Hill to public education, where Fredericksburg’s unique challenges require unique solutions, the changing education landscape in an era of AI, and how public schools are proving to be so […]