Weather

Clear skies and calm winds tonight will set the stage for a chilly night across the region, with frost and freezing temperatures expected for many areas west of I-95.

High pressure will keep the weekend mainly dry and seasonably cool, but clouds will gradually increase by Sunday as the next weather system approaches from the Midwest.


Fredericksburg

“The Fredericksburg Office of Elections has announced updates to the official names of two polling locations ahead of the upcoming November 2025 General Election,” City of Fredericksburg stated. “These changes reflect updated facility names and are intended to minimize confusion.”

 


Fredericksburg

“Bridge washing will require alternating lane closures along I-95 northbound and southbound between Exit 110 (Ladysmith) and Exit 118 (Thornburg),” Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced. “Work is scheduled Sunday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., at the bridge over the Matta River.”

“Additional bridge washing will take place between Exit 130 (Route 3) and Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton), with alternating lane closures in both local and through lanes at the I-95 bridges over the Rappahannock River,” VDOT stated.


Stafford

We’re on location at Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive — the proposed site of Stafford County’s new 74,000 sq. ft. Buc-ee’s travel center.

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Politics

A split inside the Stafford County Republican Committee continues to shape one of the county’s most closely watched local races, as early voting enters its final week.

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Opinion

I was proud to be part of PWEA under its previous leadership — a team of board members and reps who genuinely cared about educators and worked tirelessly for members, not for show. They listened, they answered, and they put people first. What we have now under VEA control couldn’t be more different.

This trusteeship has turned into a blatant power and money grab disguised as “rebuilding.” It’s not about supporting educators — it’s about control. The VEA can’t even answer the office phone or respond to emails, yet somehow finds time to cash our dues checks. That’s not leadership — that’s greed.


Fredericksburg

Governor Glenn Youngkin and State Senator Tara Durant (R-27, Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania) joined local officials today to break ground on a new Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) — a $12 million facility that will provide 24-hour behavioral-health stabilization and care for residents in the Fredericksburg region.

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Newslinks

“Today, the Town of Dumfries proudly hosted the Waterfront Key Exchange Ceremony, officially turning the former Campbell property into the future Dumfries Waterfront District, a destination for recreation, business, and community life,” the Town of Dumfries announced. “This milestone marks a major step forward in revitalizing Virginia’s oldest chartered town and creating a vibrant waterfront experience for residents and visitors alike.”


Newslinks

“Historic Manassas, Inc. and the City of Manassas are proud to welcome Restoration Community Ministries, Inc. to their new home at 9119 Church Street (across from the Downtown Post Office),” Historic Manassas, Inc. posted. “Please join us on October 27, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and let’s show them some downtown Manassas community support!”