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...
Get your rakes ready! The leaf collection program is happening now. This year's leaf collection is expected to move through neighborhoods faster and finish early due to new machinery. Check the week-by-week schedule here... Read on...
The City of Fredericksburg Government is a place where our team is committed to serving a thriving and growing community. We're now hiring for Team FXBG members in several departments. Take a look at the opportunities, and benefits, of working with us! 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...
The Department of Community Planning & Building has a new permitting application system, Citizen Access Portal (CAP), which is now live as of noon on October 23rd. The Department has limited in person public hours October 23– 27. Read on...
The vendor who is delivering the new trash carts is moving so quickly that most carts will be delivered by November 2. Please move your new cart off the curb. Put your old cart, with your current household trash, out on your regular pick up day this week Read on...
A group of local leaders tasked with planning for the next chapter of the City’s historic Renwick complex was created by action of Fredericksburg City Council. Meetings of the Working Group are open to the public, with the next one on Thursday, October 26 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...
Public feedback on Dr. Gaila Sims' presentation about a proposed plan to build a memorial at the Auction Block Site is welcome and requested by October 16th. See a recording of the presentation here... Read on...
The City's FY24 Asphalt and Concrete Rehabilitation Program began on September 25. VDOT paving project on Rt 1 and Rt 3 gets underway Wednesday September 27. The program consists of milling and asphalt resurfacing on some streets in the City... 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...
Members of the FXBG Steering Committee on Teenage Violence met August 28 as part of the group’s continued mission to address safety concerns affecting the Fredericksburg community. The committee features more than 30 civic, education, and community Read on...
The City’s planned improvements to Riverfront Park are continuing to move forward, with the public restrooms nearing the final planning stages. The restroom building has been fully funded, the design has received a Certificate of Appropriateness... 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...
Staff has transmitted their progress report on the first 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...
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...
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...
Get your rakes ready! The leaf collection program is happening now. This year's leaf collection is expected to move through neighborhoods faster and finish early due to new machinery. Check the week-by-week schedule here... Read on...
The City of Fredericksburg Government is a place where our team is committed to serving a thriving and growing community. We're now hiring for Team FXBG members in several departments. Take a look at the opportunities, and benefits, of working with us! 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...
The Department of Community Planning & Building has a new permitting application system, Citizen Access Portal (CAP), which is now live as of noon on October 23rd. The Department has limited in person public hours October 23– 27. Read on...
The vendor who is delivering the new trash carts is moving so quickly that most carts will be delivered by November 2. Please move your new cart off the curb. Put your old cart, with your current household trash, out on your regular pick up day this week Read on...
A group of local leaders tasked with planning for the next chapter of the City’s historic Renwick complex was created by action of Fredericksburg City Council. Meetings of the Working Group are open to the public, with the next one on Thursday, October 26 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...
