The November real estate market report from Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors shows housing market continuing to tighten.
Dr. John Coker Delivers the Mail for Santa
A dedicated Rotary Club member and backer of many events that make Fredericksburg a special place to live year-round, Coker provides children in the city a direct mail line to the North Pole.
Local housing prices up, demand and inventory down
The November real estate market report from Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors shows housing market continuing to tighten.
Holiday Symphony Concert a Treat for All
Tonight the Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra hosts its holiday concert at Lifepoint Church. The show is sold out, but the Advance got a sneak peek at the extravaganza.
Stafford School Board to request funds for 34 more modular classrooms
The two new elementary schools opening in 2026 are already full, board members say.
Kirk Twigg to enter plea in felony case next week
Former Spotsylvania School Board Chair is charged with felony forgery and misdemeanor tampering of public records.
HOLIDAY PROFILE: Hanging Out at Possum-bilities
This downtown store covers a lot of ground – education, clothing, art, science, and more. At the end of the day, however, Possum-bilities is just a wonderful, feel-good, happy kind of place.
BREAKING NEWS: Details of Spotsylvania's new materials selection and review policy
Outgoing School Board member Rabih Abuismail helped ignite the book burning/banning controversy in Spotsylvania; now he’s classifying library books as “instructional materials.”
Fredericksburg City Council approves first read of amendments encouraging different types of housing, increased density
Vote to approve is 6-to-1, with outgoing Council member Matt Kelly dissenting.
City Council approves Neon project in Celebrate Virginia South
Development will bring 762 new housing units to the city. Also, Council approves first read of amendments reducing some residential density regulations.