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Friday, July 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Ambassador Bridgewater will launch her memoir 'Bridging Troubled Waters' at Shiloh Baptist Church Old Site on Sophia Street tomorrow—books will be sold at 10 a.m. and the program will begin at 11 a.m.  Fredericksburg Free Press

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Virginia Department of Transportation and contractor M F Concrete Inc. finished the $2.4 million bicycle and pedestrian connector project along Lafayette Boulevard between Twin Lake Drive and St. Paul Street months ahead of schedule—making the 10 foot wide paved path open today. The project features ramps, marked crosswalks at intersections with Twin Lake, Springwood, Kensington and St. Paul, upgraded pedestrian signals, an access point to the Railway Trail from Springwood Drive and a bike repair station at Alum Spring Park.  City of Fredericksburg
  • Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Thursday that the state will receive up to $16.4 million from a $720 million multi-state opioid settlement with eight drug manufacturers accused of pushing addictive painkillers into communities. The settlement — which limits opioid marketing and mandates production safeguards — is set to support statewide recovery efforts and hold the companies accountable.  Fredericksburg Free Press
  • Fredericksburg Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend disapproval of a zoning map amendment and special-use permit for a planned 2.1 million square foot data center due to concerns about transmission line routes crossing a car rider line and play area during a recent meeting—concerns that commissioner Thomas Johnson highlighted. Penzance Development’s proposal would have brought up to $50 million in tax revenue and around 240 jobs, but commissioners said the project's increased footprint may harm local water resources—issues that outweighed its benefits.  Fredericksburg Free Press

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 7/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • Rock 101 Music Camp

    9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — School of Rock — Cost not specified — An engaging camp for young aspiring musicians to learn classic rock and perform live.

    Mon, 7/28/25

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  • Spotsy Summer Classic Car Show

    2-6 p.m. — 7100 Steckler Way, Fredericksburg, VA — $25 registration — Celebrate classic cars and community vibes while supporting local businesses and a pet rescue.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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  • Rockin' on the Riverfront

    7-11:59 p.m. — Riverfront Park Fredericksburg — Free entry — Enjoy a performance by Good Time Alibi and local snacks under the stars.

    Fri, 8/8/25

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  • Open House at 1309 Graham Dr

    4-7 p.m. — 1309 Graham Dr, Fredericksburg, VA — $584,991 USD — Explore a luxurious home with custom design elements in the Village of Idlewild.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • Puppy Yoga Fundraiser

    10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Possum-bilities — $28 per person — Enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class with puppy cuddles and support a good cause.

    Sun, 8/10/25

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