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Superintendents Talk Child Care, Absenteeism, and Jobs at Fredericksburg Chamber Event

By Uriah Kiser

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – School leaders from across the region gathered Wednesday to talk about the challenges and opportunities facing local students—and how businesses can play a bigger role in preparing the future workforce.

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the Sept. 17 Workforce Now luncheon at the Fredericksburg Country Club, drawing about 140 attendees and 50 students from area school divisions, Germanna Community College, and the University of Mary Washington. The panel included superintendents Marci Catlett of Fredericksburg, Sarah Calveric of Caroline, Clint Mitchell of Spotsylvania, and Daniel Smith of Stafford, along with King George Deputy Superintendent Troy Wright. Dr. Pete Kelly, Dean of UMW’s College of Education, moderated the discussion.

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Spotsylvania Man, 39, Dies After Sedan Strikes Dump Truck at Fredericksburg Intersection

By Uriah Kiser

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A Spotsylvania man died after the car he was driving rear-ended a dump truck at a Fredericksburg intersection on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, around 8:09 p.m., police said.

Fredericksburg police identified the driver as Christopher Hlusko, 39, of Spotsylvania. He was driving a 2011 Mitsubishi Galant when it struck the back of a dump truck that had stopped for a red light and begun moving when the signal turned green, according to police.

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Complete Streets Plan Aims to Make Region Safer for Walkers, Cyclists

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

A citizens advisory panel heard Wednesday that the Fredericksburg region has logged more than 400 crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists since 2016, underscoring the need for safer, more connected roadways.

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City Pulls the Plug on Cable TV Board, Renews Cox Contract

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

City Council on Sept. 9 approved two measures on cable television, extending Cox Communications’ right to operate in the city while eliminating a commission once meant to give residents more oversight of cable service.

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Housing Market Slows, But Prices Keep Climbing in Fredericksburg

By Uriah Kiser
A rendering of a typical home proposed for the Clift Farm development in Stafford, which would have 141 homes for seniors.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The folks at the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors just shared their latest housing report with Potomac Local News—and it’s a mixed bag for buyers and sellers.

Even though more homes are hitting the market, sales have slowed compared to last year. Just 491 homes sold in August, down about 8% from 2024. But prices? Still going up. The median home price jumped over 5% to $485,750.

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Fredericksburg Police Chief to Retire as City Records Region’s Highest Crime Rate

By Uriah Kiser

Police Chief Brian Layton will retire after more than three decades with the Fredericksburg Police Department, the city announced Friday.

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Fredericksburg Panel Backs Plan to Turn Old Hospital Into 242 Apartments — But Parking’s the Hot Topic

By Uriah Kiser
The old Mary Washington Hospital at 2300 Fall Hill Avenue in Fredericksburg.

The city’s Planning Commission has voted to recommend approval of a plan to convert the former Mary Washington Hospital into apartments, a project that drew strong support for reusing the historic building but also a chorus of concern over parking and traffic.

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Fredericksburg Sets Aside $250K to Jumpstart 300th Anniversary Planning

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

City leaders are putting money behind plans to mark Fredericksburg’s 300th anniversary in 2028.

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Longtime Fredericksburg School Board Member Leaves Post, Forces Appointment

By Caitlyn Meisner
Jen Boyd recently left her post as Ward 3 Representative for Fredericksburg Public Schools, a position she had held since 2016. [Photo/Taft Coghill via Defense Visual Information Distribution Service]

The announcement was made at the Board’s Monday meeting, the first of the 2025-2026 school year. Boyd was not on the dais as the announcement was made but a plaque was presented to her from the crowd.

“I’m officially declaring my move outside the city to be complete as of Sept. 8, 2025. Since I will no longer primarily reside in the City of Fredericksburg, I’m no longer eligible to hold the Ward 3 seat,” a statement prepared by Boyd read aloud at the meeting said.

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600+ Homes, New Grocer Planned for Fall Hill Avenue

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg leaders have given the green light to a major development on Fall Hill Avenue that promises hundreds of new homes and a grocery store unlike anything else in the region.

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