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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Collage Spa owner Brian Lam explained his start in the spa business and the challenges of running three locations during a recent Biz Beat Banter podcast episode. The show will feature Brompton Community School Director Amber Dawson next week. Fredericksburg Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Gaila Sims spoke on a new Coffee Shop Talk podcast recorded at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop — recalling her work at the Fredericksburg Area Museum — and previewed her forthcoming book about race and museums. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Jody Lewandowski and Tracy McPeck discussed strategies to curb summer slide and help children build lasting reading habits—practical tips aimed at parents and educators. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Longtime resident and former City Councilor Matt Kelly announced his run for the Ward 3 seat and will face Susanna Finn in the November election—he said he has advanced projects like river protection, waste-to-energy development, and improved rail service while criticizing the council’s focus on development deals. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Officials said at a June 5 meeting that key infrastructure for the Potomac Shores VRE station was nearly complete and private developers plan to begin construction by late 2025—pending final CSX paperwork. The station, first proposed in 2014, will serve VRE's Fredericksburg Line and is expected to be operational by mid-to-late 2027—boosting local transit access. Potomac Local News
- ➤ Fredericksburg General District Court has approved a program that will help misdemeanor offenders with serious mental illnesses by giving them treatment & legal support instead of jail time. The program will begin soon to address these offenders' needs. The Free Lance–Star
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