Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg City Public Schools has proposed a $68.4 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, a 5.8% increase, as the division works to address ongoing academic gaps highlighted in its latest Standards of Learning results.
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Outdoor igloos are attracting customers at Eats Burger Joint in Fredericksburg, even during record-low temperatures along Lafayette Boulevard.
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A new arcade in Spotsylvania Towne Centre is flipping the script on traditional gaming — replacing joysticks and tokens with skill-based claw machines designed to let players walk away winners.
Planet Novak, a claw-style arcade featuring nearly 50 prize machines, opened Nov. 1 across from Build-A-Bear and near the children’s play area.
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Feb. 11, 2026 | 7 p.m. | Fredericksburg City Center
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Two major housing and human services projects in Prince William County and Fredericksburg are moving forward after receiving millions in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 federal appropriations process.
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Spotsylvania Towne Centre will host a three-day Valentine’s-themed craft and vendor market next month, bringing together local artisans, small businesses, and specialty vendors for a weekend of shopping and community support.
The Fredericksburg Valentine’s Craft and Vendor Market runs Friday, February 13, through Sunday, February 15, 2026, inside the shopping mall near Fredericksburg. Shoppers can browse handmade goods, specialty items, sweet treats, and unique gift ideas tied to Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day celebrations, according to event organizers.