Au Revoir

Our friends from Frejus return home, and await the arrival next summer of a new batch of American travelers. “There was not a dry eye on the tracks as the students said good-bye to each other and to their families for the past two weeks,” said Craig Vasey, who’s president of the Fredericksburg Sister City […]

Welcome to Saturday – July 27, 2024

In this issue, the Print-and-Read, and a pie recipe for people who can’t make pie. Print-and-Read The Print-and-Read for July 27, 2024 1.1MB ∙ PDF file Download Weekend Recipe: Stop What You’re Doing and Make this Atlantic Beach Pie Immediately Editor’s Note: We are looking for local cooks to offer up their best recipes! Fill […]

Where is Gary the Goose?

Fredericksburg’s most-famous resident has not been seen since earlier this month, according to his fans. Gary, the white Emden goose who has made his home along the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg since at least 2017, has apparently not been seen since July 5—and his fans are growing increasingly worried. “Gary is talked about usually once […]

Spongebob Brings His Pineapple to Fredericksburg

And Christian Youth Theater will set the stage for him with a heart-warming performance this weekend. By Sydney WalczakSOCIAL MEDIA INTERNEmail Sydney A charming performance that the stars put together in only four days is coming to our backyard. Best of all, it’s free to see. Spongebob the Musical by Aspire Christian Theater, which is […]

Challenges of Two Library Books Rise to School Board Level in King George

The titles are among at least 18 challenged since last year. Several members of the Board of Supervisors support banning them from the school libraries. The King George School Board will decide next month whether the books Sold, by Patricia McCormick, and ttfn, by Lauren Myracle, should remain in the school libraries. A community member […]

Proximity of Trains to Communities Longstanding Concern

Trains running close to residential areas are nothing new; neither are efforts to mitigate issues involving derailments and transporting toxic materials. By Hank SilverbergCORRESPONDENT A study done 17 years ago on hazardous materials and security concerns for the Nation’s Capital included at least two alternatives that might have taken freight traffic completely out of the […]

Meeting Reveals Disconnects; Bridges Divides

A community meeting held this week in Mayfield about the Comprehensive Plan began with confusion between residents and city staff about purpose; concluded with concrete ideas for future. Some residents came to Wednesday’s Comprehensive Plan meeting in the Mayfield neighborhood thinking a new plan for their community was already in place. It was an example […]

Mary Washington Ranked ‘High Performing’ in 11 Areas

U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of hospitals has high praise for Mary Washington Health Care in 11 adult procedures and conditions. Nurse staffing is a concern. Editor’s Note: In the interest of full disclosure, this article’s author formerly worked at U.S. News & World Report as a senior editor in the automotive vertical. Mary […]

Downtown Movies in the Park 2024

Starting Thursday, trolls, magic and everything in between awaits visitors to Riverfront Park at a movie night in July, August, September, and October. Thursday brings a bit of a break in the weather, with the high expected to stay below 90 degrees for the first time it what feels like months — heat has a […]

France in Fredericksburg – Trolleys and Rivers

On Monday, our friends from Frejus enjoyed some time on the river, and some time on the trolley. Today we went on a trolley tour of Fredericksburg. We saw the city and local monuments like Mary Washington’s house and the statue of Hugh Mercer.  We learned about the history behind Fredericksburg. Then we drove to […]