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Fredericksburg
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local Food Bank is hosting a distribution event this week for community members in need (full details are available on its Facebook Events page or via the FREDFOODVA app). Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Biz Beat Clips visits Biscuit Batch in Spotsylvania County, where the restaurant serves biscuits the size of a fist and fresh jams. The segment, airing this week, highlights the unique local flavor of the eatery. Fredericksburg Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A photography exhibit celebrating over 70 women-owned businesses will open Friday in the Visitor Center Exhibit Room downtown—showcasing local female entrepreneurs. The event offers residents a fresh look at local leadership. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber hosted its 5th Annual Intern Expo at the Convention Center, drawing over 600 high school and college students to explore local career opportunities. The expo featured interactive sessions (including mock interviews and LinkedIn guidance) from more than 80 vendors and education partners. Potomac Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg’s former Commonwealth’s Attorney La Bravia Jenkins, who served from 2008 to 2021, died this past weekend; her office praised her skill and professionalism, highlighting her role in establishing the Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Roadwork is planned this week along major routes including Interstate 95 and Route 1, with mobile lane closures for pothole patching and guardrail installations on multiple segments (some projects extend into next weeks) affecting local traffic. Work is set across Caroline, Spotsylvania, and Stafford counties. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four local high school teams are playing state quarterfinal games today. Massaponax boys will host James River-Midlothian at 7 p.m., Massaponax girls will face William Fleming at 6 p.m., Courtland boys will travel to Hampton, and James Monroe girls will visit Hopewell at 7 p.m. Fredericksburg Free Press
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All American Plant and Reptile Expo
5-7 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — Admission details pending — Discover various outdoor structures and garden essentials to thrive and beautify your space.
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2026 St. Patty’s Leprechaun 5k, 10k, & 1M
7:30-10:00 a.m. — Old Mill Park — $20-$50 — Participate in a scenic run alongside the Rappahannock River with options for all ages and a virtual race available.
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Night of Corridos and Nortenas
8 PM — EL PARAISO DISCOTECA RESTAURANT — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant night filled with the rhythms of corridos and nortenas in Fredericksburg.
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La Chanchona 503 and Furia Band Concert
9:00 p.m. — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Ticket purchase required — Experience live bands La Chanchona 503 and Furia Band in a vibrant restaurant setting.
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Mini Mornings at the Museum: Springtime Blooms
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Historic Kenmore — Cost included with admission — Engage young minds with stories, crafts, and planting flowers in a historic setting.
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