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Fredericksburg
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The local food bank is holding a distribution event this week; community members can get details on its Facebook Events Page (or via the free FREDFOODVA app). Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The new country and western-themed Stockyards Restaurant & Bar is now serving downtown diners with a fresh twist on local cuisine. Residents can visit the venue this week to experience its unique menu and decor. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMW hosted a Public Square Debate on March 11 at the Cedric Rucker University Center where students and community members explored social media's effect on democracy in a respectful format (organized by Braver Angels as part of the VA250 commemoration). Fredericksburg Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist Sean Sublette explained that a serious threat of thunderstorms with damaging winds and possible tornadoes affected the Fredericksburg region on Monday. Sublette, owner of Sublette Weather and Consulting, detailed the timeline for these weather events. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the City Council meeting on March 10, a resident called for the return of the slave auction block - removed six years ago - comparing it to Holocaust memorials while council members also honored a longtime volunteer for her work on historical sites. Potomac Local News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ FXBGO awarded two hospital grants on Monday, March 16 to support local hospital care and improve access to services for residents - the awards bolster ongoing efforts to enhance quality health care. The Free Lance–Star
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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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