A resident of Cobblestone Square describes Saturday night’s train derailment. Editor’s Note: Suha Charney lives in the Cobblestone Square apartments, the site of a trail derailment Saturday evening. The Advance spoke to her Sunday afternoon about the experience. FXBG Advance: How did you learn about the derailment? Suha Charney: I didn’t hear it happen, which […]
SUNDAY 12:15 P.M. Fredericksburg fire chief Mike Jones issued a statement this afternoon about last night’s CSX freight train derailment behind the Cobblestone neighborhood. “CSX was notified to stop all freight and commuter rail traffic in both directions, and property maintenance for Cobblestone was contacted,” Jones wrote. “Units confirmed there were no injuries on scene. […]
In this issue, Print-and-Read includes a crossword for the first time, and chicken gets “schmaltzy.” Print-and-Read Mary Washington continues to purchase practices, the psychology of voters, rising temperatures, and Fréjus comes to town. Also, for the first time, the Print-and-Read includes a crossword puzzle. Weekend Recipe: ‘Schmaltzy’ Tomatoes Editor’s Note: We are looking for local […]
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 […]
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative alerted clients to the scam this week. By Hank SilverbergCORRESPONDENTEmail Hank There’s a new scam in the region aimed at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative customers. The company said scammers approached a homeowner in Caroline County asking to access the property so they could check the electric meter on the back of the house. […]
Five new wayside panels add to the story already told on the downtown portion of the Trail. Almost four years to the day after an email exchange that initiated work on the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail, city and University of Mary Washington leaders unveiled five wayside panels that complete the trail. “This is the last unveiling […]
Area localities are monitoring today’s forecasted triple-digit temperatures and heat index. In response to excessive heat forecast for this week, Micah Ecumenical Ministries’ Hospitality Center will remain open until 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. The Fredericksburg area, along with much of the east coast up to New England and a large portion of the central […]
Some providers from Elite Women’s Health are joining the healthcare system. A well-established local obstetrics and gynecology practice is closing its doors this week, with some providers joining Mary Washington Healthcare and others establishing a new practice that will provide gynecological care only. Patients of Elite Women’s Health received a letter dated June 17 from […]
Project proposed by Micah Ministries, Virginia Supportive Housing, and Mary Washington Healthcare to provide housing and support for Fredericksburg’s unhoused population. Area residents, as well as nonprofit and religious leaders, filled City Council chambers Wednesday night for the first public hearing on the Jeremiah Community, a proposed planned neighborhood with wrap-around services for those experiencing […]
Bill Ashton is set to become the third Stafford County administrator in four years. He will face a bevy of challenges, and a significantly larger budget and population. Over the past four years, Stafford County has gone through two county administrators — Fred Presley (2020 – 2022), Randall Vosburg (2022 – 2024). Now, the county […]
