A pair of cold fronts is sweeping through the region, bringing in a much colder and breezier air mass just in time for Thanksgiving.
Winds will ease a bit compared to Wednesday night but will still be noticeable through the day. Clouds early Thursday will give way to bright sunshine, but temperatures will stay on the chilly side. High pressure settles in Thursday night and Friday, keeping the weather quiet but brisk.
The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization voted Monday to adopt the long-awaited Rappahannock River Crossing Parkway Alternatives Study, advancing “Option C,” a proposed new bridge and roadway linking Stafford County to the City of Fredericksburg west of Interstate 95.
The decision places the corridor into the region’s long-range transportation plan and moves the project toward the costly federal environmental review process needed before any construction can be approved.
If approved, the development would offer one- and two-bedroom apartments priced for households earning 40–70% of the area’s median income—currently about $114,750 for one person and $131,150 for two. Rents would range from $1,200 to $2,200 monthly, and leasing would prioritize essential workers. The three-acre site is city-owned, and Good Housing has offered to purchase it for $3 million.
City officials say the project would generate over $250,000 in new annual tax revenue and help replenish Manassas’ Housing Investment Fund if the city approves low-interest financing. No tax abatements or grants have been requested, but financial details would be reviewed during the FY 2027 budget process.
“Are you ready? Cause we are getting excited!” Go Stafford VA announced. “Small Business Saturday is November 29!”
“Your Shop Small Stafford Digital Passport unlocks exclusive local deals and enters you to win up to $1,000 in gift cards to a participating Shop Small Stafford business,” the organization stated. “Don’t wait — get your Shop Small Stafford Digital Passport now.”
“These volunteer opportunities are a great way to make a meaningful impact in our city,” the City of Fredericksburg announced. “City residency is required for most positions.”
“Memorials Advisory Commission – Seeking representatives from fields such as physical sciences, law, religion, business, education, and the arts. Board of Zoning Appeals – This board hears administrative appeals, grants variances, interprets zoning map boundaries, and reviews special exceptions,” the city stated.
A string of vehicle-related crimes and a variety of arrests were reported by Fredericksburg Police over the past few days.
On November 22 and 23, several vehicles were broken into or tampered with in the downtown area. Incidents included broken windows and stolen items, such as a wallet from an unlocked vehicle on Hanover Street and a laptop on Ashford Circle.
“Lawmakers have begun pre-filing bills ahead of the Jan. 14 General Assembly session, with early proposals—largely from Democratic legislators—focused on tightening rules around AI and protecting minors. Dels. Cliff Hayes of Chesapeake and Michelle Maldonado of Manassas are among those backing new restrictions as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used.”
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“Chart Your Future is an integral part of our Strategic Plan, ensuring every student has a clear plan toward being employed, enlisted, or enrolled after graduation,” Stafford County Public Schools stated. “This event provides an important opportunity for students to explore their options and take practical steps toward what comes next.”
Stafford County Public Schools welcomed more than 2,400 juniors and seniors to the Fredericksburg Convention Center for its 4th Annual Chart Your Future Expo, the first to include juniors. Students from all five high schools and the Phoenix Center connected with 100 career-clustered exhibitors, exploring enrollment, enlistment, and employment pathways.
“Awakening the Dream: Breaking Barriers in the Fight for Justice and Unity,” PWCAC-DST announced, is the selected theme for this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition and Program, marking one of the region’s longest-running tributes to Dr. King’s legacy.
Founded in 1985, the free annual event will take place Monday, January 19, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Triangle. Six student orators from Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park will deliver speeches inspired by this year’s theme, alongside performances by the MLK Youth Community Choir and other youth groups. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the MLK Day of Service by bringing non-perishable food donations to support local pantries. Vendors and community outreach organizations will be available beginning at 10 a.m., with a snow date set for January 24.
