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Two shootings in Fredericksburg over the past week left multiple people wounded and rattled residents in a city where such incidents are rare.

At the Express Food Mart on William Street—across from the apartments where the first shooting occurred—the store manager said her cashier heard someone yelling for help.


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Converting one-way streets in downtown Fredericksburg remains on the city’s to-do list, but officials are holding another round of public meetings before making any decisions. Among those weighing in is Joan McGlaughlin, who lives on the southern end of Princess Anne Street and frequently sees drivers struggling to access the train station parking lot.

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It’s all about the country look at Fredericksburg’s newest boutique, Boot Barn, which opened recently in Central Park.

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“Americana” is the word Uncle Drew returns to again and again when describing the sound of Uncle Drew and the Scoundrels, a band rooted in the Manassas area. On October 25, the group will host an album release party at Sinistral Brewing Company in Downtown Manassas.

Breweries have become a signature setting for the group, which has also performed at Heritage Brewing, Tin Cannon Brewing, and 4J’s Brewing, all in Prince William County.


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The inside of Goolrick’s pharmacy on Caroline Street is gutted down to the bare layers of brick and wallboard, some of which reveal antique wallpaper from another time.

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They’re ready to roll, elbow, and body slam their way onto the Fredericksburg sports scene. Still, not many have heard of the Fredericksburg Roller Derby team—a volunteer group of local women who lace up skates and create chaos on the track.

“It’s a full-contact sport,” said Scerica (pronounced Scare-ick-a), a bruising member of the team who thrives on the adrenaline. Her real name is Erica, but she explained, “I’m scary, so Scerica seemed more appropriate.”


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With this summer’s powerful thunderstorms in our region, and a deadly flood in Texas that captivated the nation, local rivers are getting some attention, including the Rappahannock River and the City of Fredericksburg.

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Fredericksburg’s sister city is Fréjus, France, and the Bastille Day celebration on July 14 was all about this international bond.

“I’ve been there plenty of times,” Mathalie Bullock, a French resident of Fredericksburg, who loves celebrating the sister city recognition. Part of the celebration is a giant omelet that wasn’t on the menu this year, but Bullock remembers seeing it in the past. “Everyone breaks eggs. They did it once here, it was really cool,” she said.


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What started as a separate movie theater and bowling alley with a myriad of names is now “Hooky,” an entertainment destination at Spotsylvania Town Centre that offers something for everyone, even if you’re playing hooky from another obligation.

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