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CRRL Receives $6,000 Grant for Youth Summer Reading Prizes; Outreach Specialist Jenny McGee Named Staff Member of the Year

Published April 3, 2026 at 8:16AM

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Central Rappahannock Regional Library has been awarded a $6,000 grant from The Robert Cullen O’Neill Memorial Fund of The Community Foundation to purchase book prizes for its popular youth Summer Reading program.

The grant will fund complimentary books for children and teens who reach the 1,000- and 2,000-minute reading milestones. In 2025, participants earned an impressive 2,167 books through the program. Library officials emphasized that the Summer Reading initiative was not dependent on this single gift; additional prize support comes from local businesses Habit Burger and Raising Cane’s.

Repeat Sex Crime Suspect Arrested in Fredericksburg Trail Assaults After Prior Charges Dropped in Fairfax, Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 2, 2026 at 2:00PM

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The Fredericksburg Police Department announced the arrest of 23-year-old Hien Dinh of Stafford County in connection with three sexual battery incidents reported along the Canal Path and Heritage Trail in March 2026.

Dinh, who has faced multiple prior sexual assault and battery charges across Northern Virginia jurisdictions dating back to 2021, was taken into custody March 31 and is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

Little Women Sisters Shine at Riverside Center

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 2, 2026 at 11:00AM

Audiences are stepping back in time with the March sisters in Little Women: The Broadway Musical at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, where four talented performers are bringing Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of family, ambition, and resilience to vivid life amid the backdrop of the Civil War era.

The production, running through Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Riverside Center in Fredericksburg, features Ashlee Beary (often credited as Ashley Berry in local coverage) as the fiery Jo March, Sarah Mae Andersen as the responsible Meg March, Ella Schnoor as the gentle Beth March, and Madison Cox as the artistic Amy March. In a recent Potomac Local Podcast interview, the quartet shared their excitement for the show, their personal connections to the material, and what makes this classic feel so fresh and relatable on stage.

From Elementary School Courts to National Title Game: Patriot High Trio Fuels Mary Washington’s Historic Run

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published April 1, 2026 at 11:00AM

Mens Basketball - Sweet Sixteen

The University of Mary Washington men’s basketball team is making history. For the first time in program history, the Eagles are heading to the NCAA Division III national championship, set for Sunday, April 5, in Indianapolis.

A big part of this story is the remarkable bond among three players: juniors Kaden Bates, Jay Randall, and freshman Ethan Kacou. All three share roots that trace back to Patriot High School in Bristow, Virginia. For Kaden and Jay, their connection goes even further—they’ve been playing basketball together since elementary school.

Fredericksburg Wants More! City Eyes Higher Property Taxes Despite Surging Revenues

By Potomac Local News

Published March 19, 2026 at 3:00PM | Updated March 20, 2026 at 10:55AM

Fredericksburg families and small-business owners face higher costs under the proposed FY2027 General Fund budget of $141.4 million—a $4.6 million (3.3%) increase over the previous year.

City Manager Timothy J. Baroody presented this plan to City Council on March 10, 2026, describing it as a “balanced” and “responsible” approach that prioritizes public safety, schools, residents, businesses, and workforce needs amid recruitment challenges and local growth.

Fredericksburg Resident Calls for Return of Slave Auction Block, Citing Lessons in Discomfort and Remembrance

By Potomac Local News

Published March 17, 2026 at 3:00PM

Photo: Fredericksbrug City Government

At the Fredericksburg City Council meeting on March 10, 2026, a local resident delivered a plea to reinstall the historic slave auction block removed from its prominent location six years earlier, drawing a stark analogy to Holocaust memorials while council members honored a longtime volunteer for her work in guiding the city’s approach to painful historical sites.

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DEQ Probes Fredericksburg Sewage Spills Threatening River

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 17, 2026 at 9:00AM

Overlooking Fredericksburg, the Chatham Bridge, and the Rappahannock River.

“The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has an open investigation on an incident that has ‘threatened’ the Rappahannock River and the Hazel Run tributary after 100,000 gallons of human waste spilled from the City of Fredericksburg Wastewater Treatment Center this past Saturday,” myhyperbole.com reported.

Fredericksburg Groups Get Grants to Fight Homelessness

By Potomac Local News

Published March 15, 2026 at 2:27PM

Micah organizes the "Coldest Night of the Year" in Fredericksburg, to raise awareness for homelessness. (Photo | Micah)

Three organizations in the Fredericksburg area have received grants to help reduce homelessness and boost housing stability.

The funding comes from the Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grant program. Governor Abigail Spanberger, Democrat, announced the statewide allocation of $14 million for 61 projects on March 11, 2026. The grants support permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and innovative programs for vulnerable groups.

Masked Intruder Boards Fredericksburg School Bus, Assaults JMHS Staffer

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 13, 2026 at 9:11PM

A 32-year-old Spotsylvania man was arrested Friday morning after he allegedly boarded a Fredericksburg city school bus while masked, attempted to enter James Monroe High School, and assaulted a staff member when denied access, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department and Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS).

The incident occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. on March 13, 2026, at the high school in Fredericksburg. Police reported the man boarded a city school bus illegally and arrived at James Monroe High School. Upon attempting to enter the building, the school staff refused him access.

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Announces 2026 Preservation Award Recipients

By Potomac Local News

Published March 13, 2026 at 9:05AM

The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) celebrated outstanding contributions to historic preservation during its 71st Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The event honored individuals, businesses, and organizations for their exceptional efforts in safeguarding the Fredericksburg area’s unique cultural heritage and historic built environment.

The awards highlight a range of projects and lifelong commitments that protect the city’s architectural legacy, from rehabilitating historic homes to restoring iconic signage and conserving key structures.

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