How long does it take for an electric vehicle (EV) to have a smaller carbon footprint than a gasoline-powered vehicle? As with most complex issues, the answer is: It depends. Currently, the energy to produce the battery causes the average initial EV carbon footprint to be twice that of a gasoline vehicle. (The actual difference […]
Trimmer died June 14. More than 100 people gathered in the sweltering heat on June 24 at the Stafford Civil War Park to remember one of the two men most responsible for the preservation of that site—Glenn Trimmer. Trimmer, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, died June 14 […]
City must move on its goal of powering municipal operations with 100% renewable energy by 2035. In 2019, the City of Fredericksburg made a pledge to its residents that it would power all municipal operations—city works, parks and recreation, schools, and (where possible) police and emergency response—with 100% renewable energy by 2035. This goal was […]
by Karen Dulaney GUEST COLUMNIST There were 34 patients on the appointment schedule today. Depending on the day of the week and how many volunteer providers are scheduled, we average serving 30 to 50 patients daily. 8:30 AM: The clinic doors open, and staff and volunteers begin arriving to prepare for the day ahead. They […]
by Danae Peckler, HFFI PreservationistGUEST WRITER We all support increasing the supply of housing within Fredericksburg city limits. We just don’t have much of a shared understanding about what that growth will look like—what types of new housing is best suited for which locations or what kind of benefits and trade-offs are expected in those […]
Thirty years ago, business leaders and healthcare professionals envisioned an organization that would provide high-quality care to people who were locked out of the healthcare system due to lack of insurance. Over the past 30 years, the Free Clinic’s patients’ needs have become more complex, the healthcare landscape has continued to morph, and our community […]
Thirty years ago, business leaders and healthcare professionals envisioned an organization that would provide high-quality care to people who were locked out of the healthcare system due to lack of insurance. Over the past 30 years, the Free Clinic’s patients’ needs have become more complex, the healthcare landscape has continued to morph, and our community […]
Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is committed to serving our communities, providing care to those most in need and supporting our partners to do the same. Over the past 30 years, MWHC has been honored to serve as the Moss Free Clinic’s primary supporter. When Dr. Lloyd Moss launched the clinic in the 1990’s, it served […]
Third annual Youth Climate Conference will take place February 25, and businesses can apply for the City Clean and Green Commission’s 2024 Sustainability Award through March 31. by Abby KnowlesINTERN The University of Mary Washington will be holding a Youth Climate Conference on Feb. 25th at the Cedric Rucker University Center to showcase students’ projects, […]
Our new occasional Sunday feature clues you into the expanding adult beverage scene in the region. Editor’s Note: The Advance is pleased to welcome Ned Flemming to our writers’ family. A life-long educator, Ned and his family (which includes his wife, daughters, and dog) have recently relocated to Stafford from Richmond. Movies and reading are […]
