Fredericksburg

Former Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney La Bravia J. Jenkins Passes Away at 72

By Uriah Kiser

The Honorable La Bravia J. Jenkins, who served as Fredericksburg’s elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for more than a decade, passed away over the weekend of February 28–March 1, 2026. She was 72. Jenkins died in Louisville, Kentucky, according to local reports.

The announcement came from the Office of the Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney, now led by Libby Humphries, in a statement released on March 2, 2026. The office expressed deep sadness over the loss of a respected leader who shaped the region’s pursuit of justice.

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Hosts 5th Annual Intern Expo, Drawing Over 600 Students

By Uriah Kiser

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a major milestone in youth workforce development with its 5th Annual Intern Expo, held at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. The event, themed “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” brought together more than 600 high school and college students from across the region for a day of career exploration, networking, and skill-building.

Students had the opportunity to connect directly with over 80 vendors representing diverse industries vital to Virginia’s economy. Key sectors highlighted included AI Innovation, Construction, Events, Distribution, and Healthcare, allowing attendees to gain firsthand insight into local job opportunities and emerging career pathways right here in the heart of the Commonwealth’s business community.

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City Unveils Plans For Yearlong 300th Party

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

Fredericksburg will celebrate its 300th birthday in 2028 with a free, year-long series of events, including a river festival, historic ship replicas, sports branding, and commemorative merchandise.

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Planet Novak Lands in Spotsylvania Towne Center

By Kelly Sienkowski

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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Council OKs Princess Anne Townhomes

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved a mixed-use infill project on Princess Anne Street that will bring new townhomes, restore a historic gas station, and add a public pedestrian link to the city’s riverfront trail system.

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