Mayor Kerry P. Devine declared January 21, 2024 as “Huntley Day” in Fredericksburg, and proudly announced the City’s plans for a Huntley Homecoming celebration, benefitting Loisann’s Hope House... Read on...
The Planning Department with Rhodeside and Harwell are holding a Community Meeting between 10am and 2pm. The meeting will be held in the Chandler Ballroom on the University of Mary Washington campus (1701 College Avenue). Read on...
Beginning February 3rd, Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects will be hosting a Black History Month program in collaboration with the City of Fredericksburg to honor distinguished African Americans from Fredericksburg Read on...
Absentee Ballots are on their way! If you are on the Permanent Absentee List or requested a ballot for the Presidential Primary, then an absentee ballot is headed your way. The March 5th Presidential Primary is a DUAL primary. Read on...
City Residents may place Christmas trees free of all decoration on the curb the 2nd -3rd week of January. No trees will be collected after 1/19. Read on...
The City of Fredericksburg’s Oath of Office Ceremony was held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 12:00pm in the Historic City Hall. U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger was the Keynote Speaker, and Judge Gordon Willis swore-in the three newly elected... Read on...
Following events of violence in the community earlier this year, the Fredericksburg City Public Schools partnered with the City of Fredericksburg to form the FXBG Steering Committee on Teen Violence, and have been meeting monthly since July Read on...
Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday approved two important pieces to advance the new Visitor Center project. The City plans to relocate its Visitor Center from 706 Caroline Street to the first floor of the Executive Plaza at 601 Caroline Street. Read on...
The City Manager provides an update twice a month to Council and residents on important topics and events. This update is a part of the regular Council Agenda for the Council Meeting. Read on...
As the collections continue we wanted to share the reminder that ground crews will pass through your section after the new leaf truck does. Check the week-by-week schedule here... Read on...
The group made recommendations about future steps to City Council at its December 12 meeting. City staff will return to City Council in the first quarter of calendar year 2024 with an action plan for implementation. Read on...
The City’s planned improvements to Riverfront Park are continuing to move forward, with the public restrooms in the early phases of final construction. Read on...
The City of Fredericksburg, the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority and the University of Mary Washington’s Athletics Department are partnering to bring in more sports tourism events and drive room nights to city hotels. Read on...
Staff has transmitted their progress report on the second quarterly update for Council Priorities Phase Four for 2023-2025 under the categories of the nine desired future states for Council’s 2036 Vision. Read on...
Are you interested in becoming more active in the government of your city? Consider a position on a board or commission. Citizens are appointed by the Fredericksburg City Council to serve a limited number of two- to five-year terms. Current openings... Read on...
Fredericksburg’s new Civil Rights Trail was recognized as “The Shining Example Partnership” for effective partnerships within the tourism industry by the Southeast Tourism Society. Read on...
Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM), presented a proposed plan to City Council for the former site of the Auction Block at the corner of William and Charles Streets. Read on...
The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Events was recognized in five areas of excellence at a statewide awards ceremony last week. Awards included "Best New Facility" for Riverfront Park, "Best New Program" for Rec2U Mobile Recreation and... Read on...
The contractor for VRE’s rehabilitation project has been working on bridge repairs at the Fredericksburg Train Station. They are completing the work for the southbound travel lane on Charles Street and will be moving to the northbound lane. Read on...
If you sit in bumper-to-bumper traffic on I- 95 you may daydream of actually flying to work. Unrealistic solution, yes, but there are better ways to commute to work from our region. Read on...
Let CALEA know how the Fredericksburg Police Department is doing. The public portal aims to receive comments regarding an agency's compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards, engagement in the service... Read on...
The City is committed to continued engagement with CSX on impacts and issues as they work to address concerns, focus on safety, and improve the relationship between businesses and the communities they impact in Fredericksburg. Read on...
Mayor Kerry P. Devine declared January 21, 2024 as “Huntley Day” in Fredericksburg, and proudly announced the City’s plans for a Huntley Homecoming celebration, benefitting Loisann’s Hope House... Read on...
The Planning Department with Rhodeside and Harwell are holding a Community Meeting between 10am and 2pm. The meeting will be held in the Chandler Ballroom on the University of Mary Washington campus (1701 College Avenue). Read on...
Beginning February 3rd, Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects will be hosting a Black History Month program in collaboration with the City of Fredericksburg to honor distinguished African Americans from Fredericksburg Read on...
Absentee Ballots are on their way! If you are on the Permanent Absentee List or requested a ballot for the Presidential Primary, then an absentee ballot is headed your way. The March 5th Presidential Primary is a DUAL primary. Read on...
City Residents may place Christmas trees free of all decoration on the curb the 2nd -3rd week of January. No trees will be collected after 1/19. Read on...
The City of Fredericksburg’s Oath of Office Ceremony was held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 12:00pm in the Historic City Hall. U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger was the Keynote Speaker, and Judge Gordon Willis swore-in the three newly elected... Read on...
Following events of violence in the community earlier this year, the Fredericksburg City Public Schools partnered with the City of Fredericksburg to form the FXBG Steering Committee on Teen Violence, and have been meeting monthly since July Read on...
Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday approved two important pieces to advance the new Visitor Center project. The City plans to relocate its Visitor Center from 706 Caroline Street to the first floor of the Executive Plaza at 601 Caroline Street. Read on...
