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Ward 3 Fredericksburg City Council Seat Vacant, Applications Due by Jan. 15

By Kelly Sienkowski
Duffy takes the oath of office in 2018. [Photo: Fredericksburg City Goverment]

Fredericksburg City Council has announced they are seeking applications to fill the Ward 3 City Council seat after Council Member Dr. Tim Duffy announced his resignation after serving for 10 years due to personal and health reasons.

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Traffic Engineers Propose Two-Way Streets and Bike Lanes to Slow Down Fredericksburg Drivers

By Mike Salmon
This meeting was at the new visitors center on Caroline Street. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

Speeding in downtown Fredericksburg is a significant factor for traffic engineers presenting the “Fredericksburg Downtown Traffic Engineering Study” to a packed house in the new visitor center on Caroline Street.

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Fredericksburg Data Center Dilemma

By Potomac Local News

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In our latest episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, we tackle the complex and controversial topic of data centers and their growing presence in our region. Joining the conversation are two experts with unique perspectives: Bill Wright, a data center activist from Prince William County, and Dr. Eric Bonds, a professor at the University of Mary Washington and a concerned Fredericksburg resident.

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Fredericksburg City Council Considers Aggressive Timeline for Data Center Ordinance

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

The Fredericksburg City Council held a work session on December 10 to discuss a proposed ordinance allowing the city to develop data centers.

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Fredericksburg Staff Present Draft Zoning Ordinance to Facilitate Data Center Development

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg City staff this week presented an overview of a draft zoning ordinance that would provide for by right data center development.

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Dr. Tim Duffy Announces Resignation from Fredericksburg City Council

By Uriah Kiser
Duffy takes the oath of office in 2018. [Photo: Fredericksburg City Goverment]

During a city council meeting on December 10, 2024, Council Member Dr. Tim Duffy announced his resignation, citing personal and family health challenges. His decision will take effect on January 1, 2025.

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Fredericksburg Reveals Multi-Year Celebration Leading Up to City’s 300th Anniversary

By Uriah Kiser
Fredericksburg City Hall

The Fredericksburg City Council has outlined an ambitious three-year celebration that will start with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. in 2026 and culminate with the city’s 300th anniversary two years later.

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Fredericksburg City Council Moves Forward on Data Center Feasibility, Citing Economic and Employment Benefits

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Fredericksburg City Council Advances Effort to Attract Data Centers Near Baseball Stadium

By Uriah Kiser
Flying over the Fredericksburg Nationals Virginia Credit Union Stadium.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Fredericksburg City Council is set to vote on a resolution that supports the continued exploration and attraction of data centers to the city, mainly targeting the Celebrate Virginia South area near the Fredericksburg Nationals baseball stadium.

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Fredericksburg Pushes for Urban Tree Canopy Expansion to Preserve Green Spaces

By Uriah Kiser
A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

Fredericksburg City Council has taken a pivotal step toward enhancing its green spaces by including an urban tree canopy expansion initiative in its legislative agenda.

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