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If You Are 65+ Sign Up To Get On the Vaccine List

The Rappahannock Area Health District has created an online form for those in our community who are age 65 and older to indicate your interest in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination during Phase 1b. More information on the phased approach to vaccination in V...

Ask the Mayor - Episode 14

In this episode, Mayor Greenlaw talks with Dr. Catlett, Superintendent of City Schools. They discuss virtual education, Covid-19 safety measures and the recently announced plans for bringing students back into the classroom in January. Watch this episode ...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

Fredericksburg Fire Chief Michael Jones provided an update to City Council on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 on the current status of Covid-19 in Fredericksburg, including vaccination efforts. Watch this video clip for Chief Jones' complete update. To...

Phase Two Final Report of Progress and Action on Priorities

City Council received the Phase Two Final Report of Progress and Action on their Priorities for 2018-2020 at their December 11-12, 2020 Special Budget and Financial Work Session.  

As most will recall, in 2016 the Fredericksburg ...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

Covid-19 is very prevalent in our area Health District and throughout Virginia. As of January 7th, there are 107 persons hospitalized with Covid-19 in our Health District. The City of Fredericksburg has had 20 new infections reported since yesterday and a...

City Values Guide Employees During Covid-19 Pandemic

The City of Fredericksburg is committed to six core values that guide our employees in the workplace. By living these values we can assure those who count on us daily as public servants that we will always work to achieve the highest standards in service ...

Racial Equity Survey Reporting

On-behalf of the City of Fredericksburg, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) facilitated a racial equity survey and public input process, which is now publicly available on the City’s website.

ICSC received feedback in three...

Leaf Collection Season

Ask the Mayor Episode 13

Mayor Greenlaw is joined by Fredericksburg Police Sergeant Menck in this episode of Ask the Mayor. Find out from Sergeant Menck why he loves his job and why you might want to consider a career with our department. The Fredericksburg Police Department is n...

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in City

FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Community stakeholders are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. 

The updated maps were produced in coordination wit...

Riverfront Park to be Fredericksburg’s first “Smart Park”

The City of Fredericksburg is proud to announce a partnership with the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) for a “smart” Riverfront Park. This new park located along Sophia Street in Historic Downtown will be a significant new public space in the downt...

City Manager's Report

The City Manager provides an update twice a month to Council and citizens on important topics and events.  This update is a part of the regular Council Agenda for the Council Meeting but we hope to make it easier for citizens to find and read by ...

Fredericksburg Police Department Partners with Virginia Clean Cities

In response to City Council’s Priority for a Clean and Green Fredericksburg and their recently adopted 100% Renewable Energy Resolution, the Fredericksburg Police Department (FPD) has partnered with Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) for guidance on al...

Fredericksburg Regional Transit Awarded VTA Grant

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FRED), has been awarded a grant from the Virginia Transit Association (VTA) in the amount of $346,000. FRED, in partnership with local Departments of Social Services, will use these funds for its Transit Supporting Working...

City Honors the Importance of a More Inclusive History

On Tuesday the City of Fredericksburg recognized the importance of honoring all voices in history at the former site of the Slave Auction Block. A new wayside panel display with brick renovations and a circular medallion have been installed to appropriate...

Vice-Mayor Frye re-elected to VML City Section Chair

The Virginia Municipal League is pleased to announce that at its Annual Business Meeting held on October 8, 2020, City of Fredericksburg Vice-Mayor Charlie L. Frye, Jr. was re-elected to the position of City Section Chair of the Executive Committee. Vice-...

UMW, Fredericksburg Work Together to Prevent Spread of Virus

Longtime partners, the University of Mary Washington and the City of Fredericksburg, have teamed up once again. This time, in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus in the local community. 

When in-person classes resumed at UMW on Sept. 14, a...