Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Hosts Successful 2026 Marine Corps Historic Half

By Potomac Local News
Natalie Daniels, the female first-place runner, celebrates after crossing the finish line during the 2026 Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 17, 2026. The Historic Half is a 13.1-mile race weaved throughout Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, home to over 200 businesses and several historic sites. The annual race generates community goodwill, fosters public relations, and increases advocacy for individual health while emphasizing the Marine Corps’ warrior ethos. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dean Gurule)

Thousands of runners converged on Fredericksburg on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for the 19th annual Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of athletic achievement and community spirit.

The 13.1-mile race kicked off at 6 a.m. Sunday, May 17, with the traditional howitzer blast on Carl D. Silver Parkway. Participants tackled a scenic course featuring downtown streets, the Rappahannock River views, and the notorious Hospital Hill climb before finishing amid cheers from Marines, volunteers, and spectators.

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Suspect in Pink Costume Reported Near Lafayette Boulevard

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Fredericksburg police are investigating suspicious activity reported on Thursday, May 14, 2026, around 4:30 p.m. in the Lafayette Boulevard corridor. A suspect wearing a pink costume was reportedly following children in the area.

The Fredericksburg Police Department has increased patrols in the neighborhood and is asking residents to stay vigilant. Anyone who saw or interacted with the person in the pink costume is urged to contact police at 540-373-3122. Anonymous tips can be sent by texting “FPDtip” followed by the information to 847-411 or through the free FPD Tip app.

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New Fire Station Site Is a Tight Squeeze; Future Looks Cloudy for Sunshine Ballpark

By Mike Salmon

The planning process is in full swing for Fire Station #3 on Fall Hill Avenue in the northern section of Fredericksburg.

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Fredericksburg OKs FY 2027 Budget, New Two-Tier Water/Sewer Rates to Fund Infrastructure

By Potomac Local News
City leaders break ground on Fredericksburg’s $180 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade and expansion on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. The four-year project behind Dixon Park will modernize the city’s aging facility, expand capacity, and reduce nutrient pollution flowing into the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay.

The Fredericksburg City Council approved the FY 2027 budget on May 12, 2026, including approximately 8% increases in water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2026, along with a new two-tier consumption structure designed to ensure high-volume users help fund major infrastructure upgrades.

The changes support more than $110 million in projects while keeping impacts manageable for most typical households.

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Fredericksburg Women Win National Pool Title

By Potomac Local News

A group of Fredericksburg women returned from Las Vegas $10,000 richer after winning the 2026 APA Ladies 8-Ball Championship. The team, known as the Viper Queens, defeated the competition at the Westgate Las Vegas late last month to earn the title and bragging rights back home.

Team members Joanna Powers, Heather Riley, Jean Walston and Imelda Samples play regularly in the American Poolplayers Association league at their local poolroom in Fredericksburg. They were one of 256 teams that qualified for the national event.

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Special Education Enrollment Surges in Fredericksburg Amid Enrollment Decline

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At its regular meeting on May 4, 2026, the Fredericksburg City School Board received an update highlighting substantial growth in special education services as the division navigates shifting enrollment trends.

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Fredericksburg Approves FY2026 Road Repairs: ‘Share the Love’ Across Neighborhoods

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A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved the list of streets slated for asphalt and concrete rehabilitation in fiscal year 2026 during its April 28 meeting, advancing the city’s annual program to address pavement conditions, pedestrian safety, and ADA compliance across diverse neighborhoods.

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Council Advances Tax Increase and Utility Rate Hike for Fredericksburg’s FY2027 Budget

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City Council gave first-read approval Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to the FY2027 budget (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), which includes a 4-cent increase in the real estate tax rate and an 8% hike in water and sewer rates, along with a new tiered pricing structure.

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Fredericksburg Wins Best Main Street in the South

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Shoppers line Caroline Street in Downtown Fredericksburg on Small Business Saturday.

Fredericksburg’s Caroline Street has been named the Best Main Street in the South by Garden & Guns magazine. The historic downtown centerpiece beat out 15 other Southern contenders in a March Madness-style public voting bracket that wrapped up this week.

The win highlights the city’s mix of locally owned shops, restaurants, historic sites and walkable charm that draws residents and visitors year-round. Mayor Devine credited the victory to strong community support from businesses and residents who rallied during each round of voting.

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