A Spotsylvania judge has had enough. Shouldn’t we all? Perhaps something good can come from the fiasco that has consumed a subset of parents at Riverbend High School since December. After more than five months of accusations, hurt feelings, threats, investigations, legal wrangling, and coaches at the school coming-and-going like so many COVID variants, someone […]
The congressional seat for Virginia District 7 has always been among the most expensive in the commonwealth, but the cost has exploded in recent years. In 2024, the cost is likely going to rise again. Virginia is the exception to much of the South in one very good way – its congressional districts are not […]
U.S. House passes critical funding bills. Reps. Spanberger and Wittman offer comments on today’s actions. This afternoon, the U.S. House approved a $95 billion package composed of four bills that will provide vital aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as new sanctions and a Tik-Tok ban. This bill, which passed along bipartisan lines, now moves […]
The week just past saw readers in Spotsylvania losing a key role in the governor’s school, and looking for a new superintendent; Gov. Youngkin vetoing bills (what else is new?); King George voters possibly voting on new schools; and more news on MWHC’s abandoning the Moss Free Clinic. Share FXBG Advance Number 5: After 25 […]
How well do you know your local news? Find out in our new weekly quiz. How well do you know the news in our region? See how well you understand the news that happened over the past week. All the answers are found in the news stories we published from April 12 until April 19. […]
An NPR uproar is shaking up newsrooms, and reminds us all of the critical role that local media will play in righting our national discourse through that most American of places – the Public Square. A week ago today, Uri Berliner – a longstanding, well-respected reporter with National Public Radio – published an essay in […]
Fredericksburg City Schools Superintendent Dr. Marci Catlett to be honored. Arbor Day began 150 years ago on the prairies of Nebraska. Fredericksburg is getting a jump on this year’s sesquicentennial celebration, however, today with its Arbor Day event at 10 AM on the steps of the downtown library. It will carry on a tradition that […]
Fredericksburg continues to experience explosive growth. How will the city handle it? What will the city look like in the future? Two members of city council offer their ideas. The city of Fredericksburg, like the two largest counties that it shares a boundary with – Spotsylvania and Stafford – is facing significant growth challenges. While […]
Jackie Robinson was, indeed, a hero. How many of us have what it takes to be the kind of hero that he was? by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF The world needs heroes. And few shine brighter than Jackie Robinson, whose number 42 will be worn today by every major leaguer in tribute of his breaking baseball’s color […]
by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF The week just past saw readers buzzing about electric lawn tools, a new tour focusing on the region’s enslaved resistance, a Spotsy Board member reprimanded, a teacher of the year at Riverbend, and a cease-and-desist issued to a controversial web site. Share FXBG Advance Number 5: Electric Power Tools and Mowers Make […]
