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Stafford

Board Debates Reversing Library Cuts Following FY2027 Tax Increase

By Potomac Local News
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Howell Branch in Stafford County.

Stafford County residents who rely on the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for books, programs, job resources, and community learning spaces could see reduced services, even as many homeowners face higher tax bills following the Board of Supervisors’ recent increase in the FY2027 real estate tax rate.

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Fredericksburg

Repurposing Old Hospital into Apartments Faces Another Hurdle

By Mike Salmon
The former Mary Washington Hospital at 2300 Fall Hill Avenue, with new construction underway on the apartment project site. The new Mary’s Landing townhouses are being built directly across the street. [Mike Salmon]

Transforming the former Mary Washington Hospital into apartments is moving forward, even as the City of Fredericksburg conducts a “Land Use Plan Review.”

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Fredericksburg

Unions Back Fredericksburg Data Center Project

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Fredericksburg City Hall

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Stafford

Stafford County Fire Chief Warns of Recruiting Shortfall as Calls Rise

By Potomac Local News
Stafford County Fire and Rescue Chief Joseph Cardello. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Stafford County Fire & Rescue Chief Joseph Cardello highlighted ongoing recruiting difficulties during the county Board of Supervisors meeting on May 26, noting that applicant numbers have fallen by half in recent years amid regional competition.

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Quantico

Quantico Wants More Stafford Water; Supervisors Question Reservoir Safety

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal on May 26 for a new utility agreement with Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) that would increase the base’s water allocation from the county’s system while renewing long-term access to shared infrastructure.

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Fredericksburg

Schools, Streets and Utilities Lead Fredericksburg’s Proposed $179M Capital Spending Plan

By Potomac Local News
Fredericksburg City Hall [Photo: Fredericksburg Va. Government Facebook page]

City Council is expected to adopt a $179.16 million Capital Improvement Plan on Tuesday that charts infrastructure, education, and public safety investments through fiscal year 2031.

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Stafford Eyes Predictable School Funding Model While Prince William Questions Its 27-Year Deal

By Potomac Local News
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County supervisors will meet Tuesday, May 26 at 5 p.m. at the County Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road, to discuss implementing a formal revenue sharing agreement with Stafford County Public Schools. 

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Fredericksburg

New Fire Station Site Is a Tight Squeeze; Future Looks Cloudy for Sunshine Ballpark

By Mike Salmon

The planning process is in full swing for Fire Station #3 on Fall Hill Avenue in the northern section of Fredericksburg.

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Fredericksburg

Special Education Enrollment Surges in Fredericksburg Amid Enrollment Decline

By Potomac Local News

At its regular meeting on May 4, 2026, the Fredericksburg City School Board received an update highlighting substantial growth in special education services as the division navigates shifting enrollment trends.

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Stafford

Stafford Residents Overwhelmingly Oppose Dominion Power Line Project

By Potomac Local News

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on May 5, 2026, discussed the results of a community survey showing overwhelming resident opposition to Dominion Energy’s proposed North Anna to Bristers Electric Transmission Project, a roughly 70-mile, 500-kilovolt line that would traverse multiple counties including Stafford.

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