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Fredericksburg
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hyperion Espresso (downtown) will begin a two-phase renovation next week to better use its space, owner Jack Scholl said. The project will first update the upper level with a new coffee tasting bar and then renovate the lower level while keeping it open. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg City Public Schools has appointed Amber Obeng as its new chief financial officer — she will start on Monday, March 16 — after serving as Finance Director for the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and said she is ready to lead transparent financial planning for local schools. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Stafford County Public Schools are considering expanding non-transportation zones so families may have to handle student transportation instead of relying on bus service. The proposal was discussed on March 11 and could change ride options in the next school year (details pending). Potomac Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on U.S. 1 will face 15-minute delays starting at 10 p.m. tonight near Falmouth Bridge as crews remove overhead signs in a $1.6-million safety project - emergency vehicles will pass through and lane closures may extend Friday night from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Mary Washington will host the NCAA Division III men’s basketball Sweet 16 this weekend when the Eagles face Wisconsin–La Crosse at 6 p.m. Saturday night on campus (in Fredericksburg). Fredericksburg Free Press
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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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Easter Brunch
11 AM – 3 PM — Fredericksburg Country Club — $55 per person, $20 for children — Celebrate spring with a delightful buffet and festive atmosphere.
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Norteño Sax Concert
9 PM — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night filled with Norteno Sax music featuring La Nueva Generación and Alta Edición.
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