Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Dominion Energy is upgrading power lines along Falls Run near Mary Washington Hospital and the Friends of the Rappahannock headquarters to replace lines originally installed in the 1950s using a temporary bridge and roads.

The project will strengthen the grid to meet growing local energy demand.

Mary Washington Healthcare was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026 list for its supportive, growth-focused culture, reflecting its commitment to nurturing local talent.

Rappahannock Goodwill has launched the CareerPath Accelerator — a program using AI-powered tools to directly connect local job seekers with career coaching and real opportunities at no cost.

The initiative builds clear talent pipelines and will help younger workers gain vital skills for a changing economy.

UMW’s Campus Programming Board offers weekly events at Lee Hall—Bingo Night on Tuesdays at 8 p.m., karaoke and Crafternoons on Wednesdays, and trivia on Thursdays—to help students come together on campus.

UMW will launch its first Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts program in fall 2026, offering concentrations in acting, musical theatre, design, and stage management along with hands-on production training — a step that builds on its nationally acclaimed theatre and will strengthen its creative role in the region.

Families can explore farming, livestock, and modern agriculture at the Educational Ag Expo tomorrow at Courtland High School in Spotsylvania.

FFA members from Courtland and Massaponax will host interactive demos for all ages to show how agriculture touches everyday life.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning and a conditional use permit for an HCA freestanding emergency room on Warrington Road on April 21, ensuring 24/7 emergency care for residents in southern Stafford and Old Forge.

Applicants must finalize site boundaries within six months.

La Sonora Dinamita at El Pino Mexican Restaurant

9 PM — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Limited seating available — Enjoy a vibrant dance event with La Sonora Dinamita.

Virginia Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Virginia Renaissance Faire — Tickets go on sale mid-March — Experience five weekends of medieval revelry and merriment.

Mother's Day 5K/10K Run

7:30 a.m. — Old Mill Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a scenic run alongside the Rappahannock River while supporting a good cause.

Sensory Friendly Morning at Ferry Farm

10 AM – 12 PM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $6 for students, $13 for adults — Explore George Washington's boyhood home in a sensory-friendly environment designed for families with special needs.