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Saturday will be partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Realtor Association of Prince William has gathered Prince William County’s most recent housing market statistics which reflect increases in the county's homes listed and sold.

These statistics were generated by SmartCharts, an affiliate website of Showing Time.

The market statistics are gathered through data provided by Bright MLS, which serves as the multiple listing service for Prince William County.

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On October 7, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center unveiled a space in the Buckhall Community Cemetery for those who have lost children to miscarriages.

This project was a collaborative effort with Grace United Methodist Church.

Marked with a headstone, the interfaith site is a place for scattering fetal ashes. Families can sit and visit or reflect and grieve the loss of their children that died in utero.

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The University of Mary Washington and Fredericksburg, long-time partners, have teamed up again in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus in the local community.

In-person classes resumed at the University of Mary Washington on September 14, after a three-week delay prompted by the pandemic. As the University re-opened its doors, it created a strict “MMDC” – monitor, mask, distance and clean – policy, with reminders and precautionary measures set up across campus. With large numbers of college students back in the Fredericksburg area, a Joint Task Force to combat the coronavirus began meeting weekly in August, even before the students' return, to ensure guideline compliance both on and off-campus. This task force is comprised of city officials and university administrators. “The open dialogue of this task force between the City and UMW is very helpful for tracking the efforts and effects of COVID-19 both on campus and elsewhere in the City,” said Fredericksburg Fire Chief Michael Jones. In addition to Jones, the group includes Fredericksburg Police Chief Brian Layton and Director of Economic Development Bill Freehling, along with the University of Mary Washington Chief of Police Mike Hall, Assistant Director of Athletics Caitlin Moore and Director of Transfer and Off-Campus Student Services Chris Porter. “We are working together to make sure our students are doing what they should be doing,” Porter said. “We are not turning a blind eye.” Seen as a bridge between the City and the University, the task force pools personnel in an effort to share community observances and stave off issues before they arise. The University of Mary Washington has asked students to be diligent in wearing masks and social-distancing, with gatherings limited to groups of no more than 10. An intricate system of checks and balances – including an Eagle Care Ambassadors program that asks students to monitor each other’s behavior – helps keep them accountable, and administrators have made it clear that the guidelines apply beyond campus boundaries. While Fredericksburg Police are not in a position to enforce the University of Mary Washington policy, officers are charged with monitoring activity within city limits according to public safety recommendations issued by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, and can issue reminders of University protocol. “Our goal,” Jones said, “is to publicize this ongoing effort as a means to help reinforce positive behaviors for COVID-19 safety downtown.” For more information about the City of Fredericksburg’s coronavirus safety efforts, please visit Fredericksburg's website or call 540-372-1010.

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Tuesday morning will be foggy and cloudy but will gradually clear in the afternoon for some sun.

Tuesday
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

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