Fredericksburg

Four Fredericksburg Police officers graduate from regional justice academy

By Potomac Local News

“Today, we proudly celebrate the graduation of LE Basic Class 173 from the Rappahannock Regional Justice Academy,” Fredericksburg Police Department announced. “This milestone represents months of dedication, discipline, and hard work, and the beginning of a meaningful journey in law enforcement.”

“As these graduates take the oath and begin their careers with the Fredericksburg Police Department, we wish them long, successful, and fulfilling careers serving the City of Fredericksburg with integrity, professionalism, and pride.”

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Assault and Hit-and-Run Top Fredericksburg Police Blotter, Alongside Thefts and Arrests

By Potomac Local News

An assault and battery case involving a family member and a hit-and-run led the Fredericksburg Police Department’s recent crime report. A 36-year-old man from Fredericksburg was charged with domestic assault and battery, while a 31-year-old woman also from the city was arrested for failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

Also reported were two separate theft incidents: a slashed tire in the 1000 block of Forest Village and a stolen wallet from a vehicle on River Road.

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Your Library Has a Maker Lab? Fredericksburg’s Idea Space Turns 5

By Potomac Local News

What does a public library look like when it becomes a hands-on hub for creativity, media production, and lifelong learning?

In this episode of PLN, Potomac Local News founder and publisher Uriah Kiser is joined by Simon Watts, Maker Lab Specialist at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, to talk about Idea Space—the library’s maker and media facility in downtown Fredericksburg—as it marks five years of serving the community.

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City reaffirms support for housing project now delayed into early 2030s

By Potomac Local News
Fredericksburg City Hall

A long-planned permanent supportive housing development tied to Fredericksburg’s broader homelessness response will not seek key state financing until 2027, pushing any realistic opening of the project into the early 2030s, city officials and nonprofit leaders told City Council during a Dec. 9 work session.

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Matt Kelly on Data Centers, City Politics, and Why Local Journalism Matters in Fredericksburg

By Potomac Local News

As Fredericksburg leaders debate the future of data center development, longtime local observer and former city councilor Matt Kelly says the conversation is about more than land use or tax revenue. It’s about how decisions are made — and whether residents are being fully informed along the way.

Kelly shared his views during a recent interview with Potomac Local News, recorded in the wake of the Fredericksburg Planning Commission’s unanimous rejection of the proposed Gateway Data Center.

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Suspect Arrested in Fredericksburg Child Rape Case

By Potomac Local News

The man wanted for the rape of a child under 13 in a cold case reported earlier this month has been arrested. Authorities say he is now in custody and being held without bond.

Fredericksburg Police thanked the U.S. Marshals Service for their assistance in apprehending the suspect, who was initially reported missing and known to frequent downtown Fredericksburg and the Spotsylvania Towne Centre.

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Fredericksburg Riverfront Park Ice Rink Ribbon Cutting Rescheduled for Dec. 18

By Potomac Local News

The ribbon cutting for the Riverfront Park Ice Rink will now take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025, following a recent postponement.

The Riverfront Park Ice Rink is part of Fredericksburg Main Street’s holiday programming in Downtown Fredericksburg. The seasonal attraction features an eco-friendly synthetic skating surface designed for skaters of all ages, with skate rentals included in ticket prices.

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Fresh Starts for Small Business in Fredericksburg, Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Local economic leaders in Fredericksburg and Prince William County are launching new initiatives to strengthen small businesses and entrepreneurs, reflecting a broader shift toward locally driven networking, education, and collaboration.

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Fredericksburg eyes two intersections for red-light cams, won’t publicly discuss future locations

By Uriah Kiser
Traffic signal set to flashing red at the intersection of George and Prince Edward Streets in downtown Fredericksburg. [Submitted]

Fredericksburg officials say they will install red-light enforcement cameras at two city intersections, but they are not disclosing which locations are under consideration — and do not plan to release that information before a final decision is made.

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VDOT: Overnight Lane Closures Set for Route 1 at Falmouth Bridge, Plus Chatham Bridge Sidewalk Closure

By Potomac Local News
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“Scheduled lane closures for road work in the Fredericksburg, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula areas, weather permitting. For updated information, check 511Virginia,” Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “Sunday – Thursday, 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Alternating lane closures on Route 1 northbound and southbound at the bridge over the Rappahannock River for pothole patching and spot concrete repairs.”

“A portion of Route 644 (Rock Hill Church Road) at Aquia Creek in Stafford County will close starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, through the morning of Monday, Dec. 22, for the removal of several trees, ahead of an upcoming project,” Virginia Department of Transportation stated. “Through traffic will be detoured during the road closure.”

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