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Fredericksburg spent the weekend commemorating the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s historic 1824 visit. The Lafayette Bicentennial Commemoration Weekend featured two free public events that closely mirrored the original activities hosted in Lafayette’s honor.

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Giorgio’s Family Restaurant is mourning the loss of its founder, Chef George Lampros, whose passion and dedication shaped the restaurant into a beloved community institution:

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Event

You’re Invited! Show opening on Sept.5. Show runs from September 4-28, 2025

The natural beauty of rural Virginia and coastal North Carolina come to life in this much-anticipated exhibit by Lois Baird. Highlighting the quiet majesty of farmlands, shorelines, marshes and skies, her oil paintings bring forth vibrant color palettes and expressive brushwork.


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Delegate Paul Milde (R-64, Stafford County) has introduced legislation aimed at closing a loophole created last year by HB 790, which inadvertently allowed underage students to possess tobacco and vaping devices on school grounds without facing legal consequences.

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Breaking News

The Fredericksburg Police Department is investigating a past shooting into a vehicle that occurred in the 800 block of William Street on Saturday, November 23, at 3:50 p.m. Two suspects were seen fleeing the scene, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the department.

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Detectives have identified a second suspect in connection with a home invasion at Ravens Crest Apartments on October 13 and obtained warrants for his arrest. One suspect was charged on October 29, and the investigation continues to locate the second individual.

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On November 16, 2024, an intoxicated driver caused a head-on collision on Interstate 95 near Quantico, resulting in one fatality and leaving a passenger hospitalized with severe injuries. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist the survivor with medical expenses, therapy, and other needs during his recovery from both physical and emotional trauma.

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Manassas

With the return of the city’s safe exchange zone at the Manassas City Police Department, residents of Manassas now have a designated safe space to conduct online purchases and child custody exchanges.

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