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Biz Beat Roundup: Stafford considering business tax
Also inside: Local Habitat chapter building six homes in Fredericksburg, downtown restaurant celebrates milestone anniversary, European-style restaurant opens in Spotsylvania
Moratorium Now! Time to Put the Brakes on New Data Center Development
THE FXBG ADVANCE WEDNESDAY 8/19/26 MORNING READ
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for August 19 - Fredericksburg.com
Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for August 19 Fredericksburg.com
Dems, With Only Themselves to Blame for Trump, Need a Candidate and a Plan
THE FXBG ADVANCE WEDNESDAY 9/19/26 MIDDAY READ
Field of dreams? JMHS a finalist to win $1 million upgrade to Maury Stadium
Stadium renovation is at stake in T-Mobile's Friday Night Lights contest.
Julian Gayle Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Fredericksburg, VA - The Free Lance - Star - Legacy obituary
Julian Gayle Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Fredericksburg, VA - The Free Lance - Star Legacy obituary
THE TUESDAY ADVANCE: FREDLINES, READS, and STATE of the STATE
AUGUST 18 2026. All About the Day.
Stan’s the man: City School Board appoints Jones to interim at-large seat
Board also kickstarted the budget process for next fiscal year at a work session.
At first meeting since ACLU lawsuit, King George School Board stays mum
Two residents spoke in support of board's handling of GSA club in King George middle school.
Winifred Nelson Obituary (2026) - Fredericksburg, VA - Covenant Funeral Service - Fredericksburg - Legacy obituary
Winifred Nelson Obituary (2026) - Fredericksburg, VA - Covenant Funeral Service - Fredericksburg Legacy obituary
New Ranking Of VA's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News
Twenty public high schools in Virginia earned the highest spots in the state in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best High Schools.
Fredericksburg Man Arrested After Shoplifting Report, Wanted In 3 Counties
A shoplifting report led to two arrests and drug, identity theft and weapons charges in Stafford County, authorities said.
Fredericksburg Driver Charged With DUI, Felony Hit-And-Run After Motorcycle Crash
A Haymarket woman faces DUI and felony hit-and-run charges after a motorcyclist was seriously injured on Plank Road, police said.
Biz Beat Banter: Zancheng Wu
This week, Bill sits down with Fredericksburg Nationals Director of Production Zancheng Wu to discuss his journey from China to the U.S. to pursue a career in baseball.
Our Eroding Watersheds: A Story of Neglect and Loss
THE FXBG ADVANCE TUESDAY 8/18/26 MORNING READ
LISTEN: Back-to-school traffic means drivers need to watch for buses
With schools back in session, there are more buses, more kids and more traffic on the roads during the morning and afternoon commute.
Two Advance Writers Splitting the Night This Thursday
THE FXBG ADVANCE TUESDAY 8/18/26 MIDDAY READ
COLUMN: Former Stafford resident took a good track with NASCAR racing
Ben Gitlin was only a teenager when he decided he wanted a career in racing.
Federal judge denies hemp entrepreneurs’ request to overturn Virginia’s new THC limit
Roanoke judge says new regulation that removes exception allowing hemp products to exceed total THC limit of 2 milligrams per package was created in public’s best interest, allows standard to take …
Renwick Landscaping Removal
The City will be removing non-native shrubs near the Renwick building, 815 Princess Anne St., on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and Thursday, Aug. 27. This work is part of the City’s ongoing stewardship of th…
“One Virginia county’s data center power battle is a warning to everyone”
THE FXBG ADVANCE MONDAY 8/17/26 AFTERNOON WATCH
Angelo DiFilippo
Angelo Erminio DiFilippo, 89, passed away on August 6, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1937, in Lorain, Ohio, […]
Fire sends plumes of smoke into air near Route 1 in Spotsylvania County - WJLA
Fire sends plumes of smoke into air near Route 1 in Spotsylvania County WJLA
Over 100 vehicles damaged in Fredericksburg junkyard fire - WUSA9
Over 100 vehicles damaged in Fredericksburg junkyard fire WUSA9
VDOT road work in King George this week
Planned road work in VDOT Fredericksburg District this week, weather permitting.
On the Agenda, Aug. 17-21
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Flock, Starlink, and the New Architecture of Power
THE FXBG ADVANCE MONDAY 8/17/26 MIDDAY READ
Fredericksburg Hospital Delivers 51 Babies In One Week, Including 4 Sets Of Twins
Mary Washington Hospital welcomed 51 babies in one week, including four sets of twins, during one of its busiest recent stretches.
Stafford Pepper Ball Incident Sends 3 Patients To Hospital With Minor Illnesses
Three people were hospitalized with minor illnesses after a pepper ball prompted a hazmat response at a Stafford Wawa.
Biz Beat Clips: Goolrick’s re-opens in downtown Fredericksburg
This week we take you inside the newly re-opened Goolrick's soda fountain in downtown Fredericksburg and describe what went into the four-year renovation of the historic Caroline Street space.
WEEKEND FREDLINES, ADVANCE READS, and STATE of the STATE
Monday, AUGUST 17, 2026.
LISTEN: Shells from your dinner can help rebuild Virginia’s oyster reefs
That oyster shell left behind after dinner could help rebuild the Chesapeake Bay.
Area roadwork this week
For updated information, check 511 Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
When One Man Offers Everyone the Future
THE FXBG ADVANCE SUNDAY 8/16/26 AFTERNOON READ
Completion of Staffordboro Boulevard Sidewalk Project Gives More Options to Pedestrians
Stafford Seeks Landowners for Development Rights Program
Stafford County Announces Hiring of New Planning and Zoning Director
Stafford Treasurer's Office Renews Statewide Accreditation for Excellence in Treasury Management
Stafford County Recognized in National Survey for Excellence in Information Services
Woodlands Pool Closed Until Further Notice
Know Before You Go: How to Safely Enjoy Stafford’s 4th of July Spectacular
Stafford Wins Record Amount of National Awards Honoring County Services
Stafford County Board of Supervisors to Go on Legislative Recess
Stafford County Government Offices Closed July 3 for Independence Day Holiday
Safe Car Maintenance Tips to Protect the Environment
Stafford County Community Survey Highlights Resident Priorities and Community Strengths
Region · Central VA
Beyond The Burg
Regional press 60+ miles out — context, not hyperlocal.
Chesterfield man charged after 63-year-old man stabbed to death in Richmond's Gilpin Court
A 29-year-old Chesterfield County man was charged after a 63-year-old man was stabbed to death in Richmond's Gilpin Court neighborhood in July.
Balancing optimism and caution, Spanberger says Va.’s revenues grew $2.1 billion in fiscal year 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday highlighted Virginia’s financial wins in the fiscal year that ended in July, touting a general revenue fund that increased by $2.1 billion, record investments i…
19-year-old arrested for deadly Great Falls Park stabbing
Fairfax County Police have arrested Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos for the homicide of Carmen Lizet Puch.
Intern at Virginia seminary finds original draft of letter by Martin Luther King Jr.
A document found by an intern at the Virginia Theological Seminary turned out to be an original draft of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s seminal "Letter From Birmingham Jail."
National fight over license plate cameras hits DC region as Flock faces lawsuits and local protest
Amid growing concerns over privacy, lawsuits, protests, and a new Virginia law spark debate on the use of automated license plate readers tracking vehicles.
Man dies after canoe capsizes on Lake Montclair
The 24-year-old went underwater, police said, and did not resurface.