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.


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 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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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.


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

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

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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.


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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There is a newcomer on Caroline Street called Kilwins that features ice cream and chocolates. The sweet treats are not new to this area, but what is new is the presence of a chain brand store in an area that caters to the mom-and-pop venues.

Kilwins also has a store in Rehoboth Beach, which Fredericksburg resident Maureen Widick recognized because she had visited it the last time she was in Rehoboth. “We love Kilwins at the beach,” she said, but she is worried about the presence of a chain brand. She walks along Caroline Street just about every day and doesn’t want to lose that slight store familiarity, but at the same time realizes the rents charged here may not be affordable to small businesses. She even spoke with someone in the city hall about this.


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