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Top Ranked UMW Theatre Program Kicks Off New 2025-26 Season
Senior Isabella Ellenberger pinned a pair of zig-zagged curtains to make them stand out onstage, while sophomore Trevor Meyer steamed the last of...
Stafford County Department of Economic Development Wins Prestigious VACo Achievement Award for Business Events Initiative
Stafford, VA — September 17, 2025 — The Stafford County Department of Economic Development has been recognized with a 2025 Achievement Award from...
Empowering Local Communities: Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Grants $62,600 to Local Nonprofits
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The Community Foundation is proud to announce that the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund has awarded $62,600 in grants to six...
A Downtown Affair restaurant lineup is here
Step into the charm of A Downtown Affair ✨ We are one month away from our annual fundraising event - an extraordinary evening on Charles Street,...
Prices up again in August as pace of sales continues to slow
Supply up, but prices keep rising Fredericksburg, VA – (September 12 2025) – The following analysis of the Fredericksburg, Virginia area housing...
Chief of Police Brian Layton Announces Retirement After 31 Years of Service
September 12, 2025 – After three decades of dedicated service to the Fredericksburg community, Chief of Police Brian Layton has announced his...
City of Fredericksburg Growth leader for visitor spending in the region, top ten (by percentage of growth) in the Commonwealth
Tourism generated $35.1 billion in visitor spending in Virginia, marking a nearly $2 billion increase over 2023 (Fredericksburg, VA) September 12,...
City of Fredericksburg Begins Design Work on Fire Station #3
The City of Fredericksburg has officially started design work with DJG, Inc. for its third fire station, Fire Station #3, which will be located at...
Participatory Art and Abstract Works Anchor UMW Galleries 2025 Lineup
The University of Mary Washington Galleries open their doors this fall to a dynamic slate of exhibitions and events, including a gallery...
Psychology Graduate-in-Residence Shares Formula for Statistical Success
When Melissa McTernan arrived at the University of Mary Washington, she was sure of one thing. She was not good at math. She found herself drawn to...