Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg’s housing market hit a record median price of $489,000 in May with 591 home sales and a 2.5-month inventory—Stafford County reached a record $579,000—while deed transfers featured major deals like a $4.625 million Best Western Hotel sale and a $3.4 million Lake Anna home sale. Local business news also shows Rehana’s re-opening at 104 Wolfe St. downtown and upcoming events such as Paul’s Bakery’s Father’s Day pop-up that signal a busy period for commerce.

Virginia’s digital economy is entering a new stage as local communities debate the impact of growing data centers while state lawmakers and industry leaders work to ease electricity demands and zoning issues—efforts that pave the way for a shift toward space-based cloud computing.

Companies including Amazon and IBM plan to leverage Virginia’s robust infrastructure and the nearby Wallops Spaceport to foster investment and job growth.

Sofia Taylor—2024 UMW grad who won a Fulbright Award—will study how live and recorded music changes feelings at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt as she builds on her work at Mary Washington.

Residents near a proposed data center site in Stafford County said that Augustine South Associates, LLC began clear-cutting trees on part of a 1,042-acre parcel on June 4 — violating zoning rules and environmental protections — and raised concerns over community trust.

Fredericksburg City Council and the Stafford Board have backed Option C for a new river crossing over the Rappahannock while Spotsylvania County favors a hybrid plan that promises more benefits for its residents.

The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote on the local preference on June 16th—after which a NEPA study will evaluate environmental and community impacts—.

Downtown Greens in Fredericksburg is hosting two nature walks at its Belman Road campus — one in the evening on June 27th and another in the morning on June 28th.

Dave Nemetz Live Performance

5-11 p.m. — The Port Oysteria & Brewery — Cost varies — Enjoy a solo acoustic guitar performance featuring music from the ‘60s to today.

The Wavos Live Concert

8 PM - 2 AM — Colonial Tavern — $5 at the door — Experience the vibrant sounds of The Wavos in a lively tavern setting.

Woofle Breakfast

Breakfast hours — Dog Krazy, Inc. — Check local listings for pricing — Enjoy delicious woofles and sausages to kickstart your Sunday.

Soul Line Dancing with Regina

7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Dance the night away with vibrant soul line dancing in a lively downtown setting.

2025 Season Opener with Heroes on the Water

9 AM – 1 PM — City Dock Park — Free entry — Experience kayaking and fishing while enjoying camaraderie and outdoor relaxation for veterans and first responders.

Fallen Heroes 5 Miler

7:00 AM — James Monroe High School — $35-$45 — Run through scenic Fredericksburg while supporting local veterans and first responders.

Soul Line Dancing with Regina

7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of rhythm and fun with soul line dancing in a vibrant lounge atmosphere.