Fredericksburg

City Offices Close for Winter Weather

By Uriah Kiser
A Fredericksburg Regional Transit bus serves a bus stop at the Stafford County Courthouse. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

“All courts are CLOSED on Monday, January 26,” the City of Fredericksburg Government stated, adding that General District Court, Circuit Court and Clerk’s Office, and Juvenile and Domestic Courts are affected.

City officials said multiple services and facilities will be closed due to winter weather, including Fredericksburg City Public Schools, the Fredericksburg Public Library, the Dorothy Hart Community Center, FXBGO!, and the Eagle Express Service. The Visitor Center and regional landfill will also close on Monday.

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Emergency Snow Shelter Opens Saturday

By Uriah Kiser

“Micah Ministries will open an emergency snow shelter at Fredericksburg Baptist Church in the City of Fredericksburg for unhoused men and women after the community dinner on Saturday, January 24,” Stafford County Government reported. “It will remain open day and night through the storm.”

The shelter will operate throughout the duration of the winter storm to provide a safe, warm place for those without housing. Additional information is available through Micah Ministries.

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Monks’ Walk for Peace Nears Region

By Uriah Kiser

“The local governments of Caroline County, the City of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County and Stafford County are officially facilitating the Walk for Peace as it moves through the region,” Stafford County announced. “The Walk for Peace is a 2,300-mile pilgrimage from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., led by a group of Buddhist monks who are currently expected to arrive in the area during the first week of February.”

Officials said they will provide ongoing updates and logistical information as the walk progresses, including access to a Google map tracking the monks’ real-time location. Community members who wish to observe the walk are asked to follow guidance from law enforcement and event coordinators, maintain a respectful distance, stay out of roadways, and not follow behind the monks. Organizers noted the monks are not accepting material donations.

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Renovations Signal Change on William Street

By Mike Salmon
The Liberty Street side is where most of the work is being done. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

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From “Jeremiah” to a community: How one man’s story helped inspire Fredericksburg’s next homelessness response

By Uriah Kiser
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A supportive-housing vision taking shape on more than 30 acres near Fall Hill Avenue is moving from years of planning toward phased construction, even as one major component of the broader development faces a longer and more uncertain timeline.

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Fredericksburg backs statewide gun giveback bill, cites local program as model

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg City Council expressed consensus this week to support legislation creating a statewide firearm giveback program, highlighting the city’s own long-running initiative while broader debate continues over how effective such programs are and whether Fredericksburg’s approach is unique in Virginia.

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‘I Just Want to Serve:’ Sheriff Rashawn Cowles Outlines First-Term Vision

By Caitlyn Meisner
Kim Cowles pinning the Sheriff's Badge on Sheriff Rashawn Coles during his December 2025 swearing-in ceremony. [Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office via Facebook]

It’s been a busy couple of weeks at the Fredericksburg Sheriff’s Office with newly sworn-in Sheriff Rashawn Cowles.

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Fredericksburg Winter Restaurant Week returns with new flavors and digital perks

By Potomac Local News
A fresh take on winter dining: Mason-Dixon Cafe's Italian Chicken Salad, part of Fredericksburg Winter Restaurant Week 2026.

Fredericksburg Winter Restaurant Week kicks off Friday, January 16, and runs through Sunday, January 25, 2026, bringing deals and special menus to diners across the city. The event features local restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and specialty food spots offering a wide range of price-friendly options.

This year’s Restaurant Week welcomes first-time participants including Locavore, Smugglers Cafe, and Fearless Gluten Free Cafe. Their addition brings new energy and flavors to the event, which has become a popular tradition in Fredericksburg’s food scene.

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Malvina Rollins Kay sworn in after re-election to Fredericksburg School Board

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
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Rollins Kay will continue representing Ward 4 on the Fredericksburg City School Board following her re-election and swearing-in ceremony held Jan. 8.

Kay has served on the Fredericksburg City School Board for more than three decades and has been repeatedly re-elected to the nonpartisan position, often without opposition. Her new term continues her long-standing role in overseeing city public schools, including participation in budget and policy decisions.

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