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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg and Stafford will mark Independence Day on Friday, July 4 with events featuring historical tours, colonial games and live music at Ferry Farm from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, a dinner and fireworks viewing at Mason Dixon Cafe from 7:00 to 8:00 PM with fireworks around 9:15 PM, and a fireworks display at Virginia Credit Union Stadium at 9:00 PM. Stafford will offer free trolley rides linking several venues and a park finale at Pratt Park that will require planning due to limited parking — each event promises family-friendly fun with set time slots and ticket limits. Potomac Local News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will launch its summer season with Next to Normal—an award-winning musical that uses rock music and emotion to tell the story of a family facing mental illness and grief. The show opens July 2 and runs through August 3, and it stars Adrienne Hick and Andrew Foote, who previously shone in The Bridges of Madison County. Potomac Local News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia’s power grid nearly reached full capacity this week as a heat wave and rising energy use from data centers led PJM Interconnection to issue three alerts—raising the risk of higher electric rates and possible shortages. Congress may soon cut renewable energy tax credits with the Big Beautiful Bill—slowing new power projects and extending wait times for filling the grid. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Mary Washington was named one of the Best Value Colleges for 2025 by The Princeton Review—making it one of only five Virginia public universities honored—and received specialized rankings of #11 for making an impact and #18 for internships based on academic and affordability data. Applications and campus tours are available through UMW Admissions. University of Mary Washington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Abigail Spanberger visited downtown businesses in Fredericksburg yesterday as part of her campaign bus tour and met with local shop owners—she toured Anita’s Cafe, a sustainable products store and a popular eatery—to discuss concerns about education, healthcare and housing. She answered questions on school curriculum changes and outlined plans to support communities amid growing economic challenges. Fredericksburg Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Candice Armstrong, executive director of Virginia Community Food Connections, said the SNAP match program lets families with SNAP/EBT double their funds for fresh produce at local farmers markets—she noted the program also includes SUN Bucks to help make healthy food more affordable. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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Fallen Heroes 5 Miler
7:00 AM — James Monroe High School — $35-$45 — Run through scenic Fredericksburg while supporting local veterans and first responders.
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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.
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of soul line dancing every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
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Open House
4-6 p.m. — 1719 Idlewild Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA — Free entry — Explore a charming 3 bedroom home in the desirable Village of Idlewild community.
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