Press Releases

Archive of News Releases

2022

• News Release: May 26, 2022 - Madonna House Response: Update May 26
• News Release: May 21, 2022 - Riverfront Park Ribbon Cutting and Otter-ly Amazing Trail Launch
• News Release: May 4, 2022 - City of Fredericksburg Advances on City Council’s 2035 100% Renewable Energy Goals with new Virginia Clean Cities Grant
• News Release: May 4, 2022 - Update on FEMA Flood Maps for City
  
• News Release: April 1, 2022 -  Personal Property Reductions and Vehicle Fee Reductions Considered
• News Release: February 4, 2022 - City Council & School Board Reschedule Joint Public Hearing
• News Release: January 31, 2022 - City to Unveil Historical Panel: 1950 Walker-Grant High Graduates
• News Release: January 25, 2022 - Fredericksburg Regional Transit to Offer Fare Free Service
• News Release: January 24, 2022 - City of Fredericksburg Awarded $3.25M in Stormwater Local Assistance Funds
• News Release: January 20, 2022 - City Trees Suffer Catastrophic Damage
• News Release: January 18, 2022 - Plastic Bag Tax Reminders For Area Residents And Businesses
• News Release: January 18, 2022 - Supreme Court Declines To Hear Church’s Petition For Appeal
• News Release: January 18, 2022 - City Announces First Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
• News Release: January 14, 2022 - Fredericksburg Announces New Esports Rec League
• News Release: January 11, 2022 - New Middle School Public Hearing Postponed
• News Release: January 10, 2022 - Fredericksburg Circuit Court Archive Awarded Grant to Preserve Local Records

2021

• News Release: December 17, 2021 - A Big Step forward in Funding for City's Wastewater Treatment Plant
• News Release: December 7, 2021 - City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County Sheriff’s Office settle federal civil lawsuit
• News Release: December 2, 2021 Disposable Plastic Bag Tax January 1
• News Release: November 22, 2021 - City of Fredericksburg Celebrates National Adoption Day
• News Release: November 4, 2021 - Fredericksburg, Parks, Recreation and Events receives two awards at VRPS State Conference
• News Release: November 1, 2021 - Fredericksburg Christmas Parade Street Closure Notice
  
• News Release: October 28, 2021 - Public Meetings on Local Redistricting Announced
  
• News Release: October 27, 2021 - Fredericksburg Veterans Day Events feature Procession and Ceremony
• News Release: October 8, 2021 - Fredericksburg Regional Transit Commences Earlier Morning Service on October 18th
• News Release: October 7, 2021 - Fredericksburg Regional Transit previews new brand
• News Release: September 23, 2021 - Riverfront Park Set for Partial Opening
• News Release: September 15, 2021 - UMW, City to unveil Historical Marker recognizing the Freedom Rides
  
• News Release: July 14, 2021 - City and FAM partnership: Curator of African American History and Special Projects
• News Release: July 7, 2021 - Fredericksburg’s newest park expected to open late summer
• News Release: June 3, 2021 - No Wipes in the Pipes!
  
• News Release: May 20, 2021 - Face masks required in City buildings regardless of vaccination status
  
• News Release: May 1, 2021 - Social Services recognizes Adult Abuse Awareness Month
• April 22, 2021 - News Release: UMW, City to commemorate 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rides
  
• February 25, 2021 - New Release: Changing Traffic Patterns at Lafayette Blvd & Blue/Gray Parkway
  
• February 24, 2021 - News Release: City Council Passes Resolution on CSX Storage Tankers
• February 22, 2021 - News Release: City of Fredericksburg Transportation responsibilities shift to Ms. Jamie Jackson
  
• February 9, 2021 - News Release: City of Fredericksburg & Fredericksburg City Schools Plan for Energy Performance Services Contract

2020

• News Release: December 16, 2020 - T-Mobile Bringing Fredericksburg Families Together Through Sponsorship 
• News Release: November 20, 2020 - Riverfront Park to be Fredericksburg's first "Smart Park"
  
• News Release: November 9, 2020 - Fredericksburg Police Department Partners with Virginia Clean Cities
• News Release: November 5, 2020 - Changes to parking opportunities coming to William Street
• News Release: October 28, 2020 - Fredericksburg Regional Transit Awarded VTA Grant
  
• News Release: October 27. 2020 - City Honors the Importance of a More Inclusive History
• News Release: October 16, 2020 - City Council seeks input on racial equity in Fredericksburg
• News Release: October 15, 2020 - Fredericksburg Regional Transit goes “Fare Free” on Election Day
• News Release: October 13, 2020 - UMW, Fredericksburg Work Together to Prevent Spread of Virus
  
• News Release: October 2, 2020 - City Wins Five Awards for Efforts During Covid-19 Emergency
• News Release: August 31, 2020 - City Receives Two Public Sculptures
• News Release: August 21, 2020 - Changes Coming to William Street
  
• News Release: August 21, 2020 - 2020 Census Takers Have Begun Visiting Fredericksburg Households
• News Release: August 12, 2020 - City of Fredericksburg to advance work on ‘telling full story’
• News Release: July 20, 2020 - Fredericksburg Regional Transit Provides Free “RouteShout 2.0” Bus Tracking Mobile App for FRED Transit Riders
  
• News Release: July 16, 2020 - City Council Unanimously Approves Hiring of Third-Party  Police Review Consultant
  
• News Release: July 15, 2020 - Fredericksburg City Council takes progressive actions to enhance community
• News Release: June 30, 2020 - City of Fredericksburg Committed to Continued Public Safety
• June 12, 2020 - Message from the Mayor and City Council
• June 6, 2020 - Message from City Manager Baroody on the Curfew and Events of the Past Week
• News Release: June 5, 2020 - City Proceeds with Auction Block Relocation
• June 2, 2020 - Fredericksburg City Council Message to our Community
• News Release: May 18, 2020 - City and EDA to explore business assistance programs
• News Release: May 15, 2020 - Governor Northam’s Phase One Begins in Fredericksburg
• News Release: May 8, 2020 - Farmers Market Set to Open Saturday, May 16
• News Release: May 4, 2020 - City of Fredericksburg Outstanding Bond Ratings Affirmed
• News Release: April 24, 2020 - Guidance for Local Business on COVID-19 Protective Measures
• News Release: April 16, 2020 - City Manager Announces Employee Furloughs and Salary Reductions, and other Budget Cuts  
• Statement: April 8, 22020 - City Council Meeting held April 7th
• News Release: April 3, 2020 - Announcement of Regional Joint Emergency Agreement for General Government Services
  
• News Release: March 19, 2020 - May 5 Election Ballots May be Cast by Mail and All Voters are Encouraged to do so
• News Release: March 17, 2020 - City Manager Issues Emergency Order #1
• Community Update from City Manager Baroody - March 16, 2020
• Mayor’s Statement: March 13, 2020 - Fredericksburg Coronavirus Preparations
• News Release: March 12, 2020 - Removal of Traffic Signal at George and Pr. Edward
  
• News Release: February 14, 2020 - Sophia Street Parking Areas to Close February 23
• News Release: February 12, 2020 - Traipse History Walking Tours in Fredericksburg
• News Release: February 5, 2020 - New FRED Regional Transit Director Announced
  
• News Release: February 4, 2020 - City Acquires 30 New Sidewalk Buttlers
• News Release: January 21, 2020 - FRED Transit to Relocate Spotsylvania Avenue Transfer Point 
• News Release: January 3, 2020 - City Welcomes New Budget Manager

2019

• News Release: December 30, 2019 - City Council Asks Circuit Court to Dismiss Auction Block Lawsuit
• News Release: December 20, 2019 - Beyer Named the New Director of Public Works
• News Release: December 18, 2019 - Jones Named Next Fredericksburg Fire Chief
• News Release: December 13, 2019 - Appeal Filed Against Moving the Slave Auction Block 
• News Release - November 25, 2019 - Parking Lot Project Highlights UMW, City Partnership
• News Release - November 1, 2019 - Analysis of Impediments Survey
• News Release - October 25, 2019 - Postponement of Fredericksburg Hockey Rink Grand Opening
• News Release - October 18, 2019 - Utility Water Bills Update
• News Release - October 10, 2019 - Announcing the Fredericksburg Hockey Rink Grand Opening
• News Release: September 30, 2019 - Parks & Recreation Director’s Fund raises money for expanded Alum Spring Park playground
• News Release: August 28, 2019 - City of Fredericksburg Plans Marketing Campaign Ahead of Chatham Bridge Closure
• News Release: August 26, 2019 - Volunteer for the Complete Count Committee
• News Release: August 23, 2019 - City Marks Advent of Full Operations for Advanced Life Support Service
• News Release: August 19, 2019 - Fredericksburg Baseball hits a “fredanthropic” home run
• News Release: August 15, 2019 - Unsheltered Homelessness Initiative Pilot Meets Year-One Target
• News Release: August 15, 2019 - Fredericksburg Parking Garage is Going Cashless
• News Release: July 19, 2019 - VCR Trail is reopened near the end of Alum Springs Road
• News Release: July 19, 2019 - Dangerous heat expected through the weekend
• News Release: July 19, 2019 - Lafayette Blvd & Gibson St  Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
• News Release: July 15, 2019 - City Reassessment Work Begins
• News Release: July 3, 2019 - All 12 Fredanthropists now in place
• News Release: June 14, 2019 - Please Butt In – Cigarette Butt Cleanup Event
• News Release: June 13, 2019 - City Council Moves Forward on Auction Block Preservation, Interpretation
• News Release: June 6, 2019 - Fredericksburg’s Badges for Baseball
• News Release: June 4, 2019 - Visit Fredericksburg’s Public Sculptures, A unique family outing this summer
• News Release: May 28, 2019 - City of Fredericksburg to offer free “Around the Town” Trolley this summer
• News Release: May 23, 2019 - Fredericksburg’s mayor joins Fredanthropist program
• News Release: May 20, 2019 - Fredericksburg Marks "Stop the Bleed" Day with Public Training
• News Release: May 15, 2019 - City of Fredericksburg’s philanthropic program gaining momentum
• News Release: May 14, 2019 - Fredericksburg Technology Zone companies meet performance thresholds
• News Release: May 13, 2019 - Fredericksburg Social Services Recognizes Elder Abuse Prevention Month
• News Release: May 2, 2019 - City to launch Fredanthropist philanthropic program
• News Release: April 30, 2019 - Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Archaeological Resources in Fredericksburg, VA
• Notice: April 29, 2019 - Possible Spoofing Emails from the City of Fredericksburg
• News Release: April 24, 2019 - Fredericksburg City Council Sets Highly Competitive Tax Rate for Data Centers
• News Release: April 18, 2019 - Call for Christmas Parade Sponsors
• News Release: April 12, 2019 - Fredericksburg Farmers Market Opening Day April 20th (PDF)
• News Release: April 10. 2019 - SlideFXBG Returning for 2019 (PDF)
• News Release: April 10, 2019 - Explore Exciting New Changes at Fredericksburgva.gov (PDF)
  
• News Release: April 1, 2019 - City Saves Money by Reducing Energy Use in Buildings (PDF)
• News Release: March 20, 2019 - Canal Spring Cleanup Undertaken (PDF)
• News Release: March 7, 2019 - Fredericksburg Social Services Receives Grant for Community Eligibility Worker
• News Release: February 19, 2019 - The Bachelor Hometown Visit to Fredericksburg
• News Release: January 30, 2019 - Challenge Grant FY20 Applications Now Being Accepted
• News Release: January 2019 - Hen Asem Program Series