Daily
Fredericksburg
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tales & Tails at 1010 Charles St. in downtown Fredericksburg offers coffee, books & a welcoming spot for dog lovers who want a place to relax and enjoy their favorites. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Crunch Fitness is opening a new $3M gym in Central Park near Interstate 95 and Route 3 — it will hold its grand opening party tomorrow offering memberships for $1 with the first month free and a chance to win a free one-year membership. Potomac Local News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police charged a suspect with three felonies in Spotsylvania—he allegedly spat on one deputy twice and in the face of a second deputy at the magistrate's office. The Free Lance–Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library has a Virginiana Room for research on Virginia history—featuring local books, maps, newspapers, and family records that focus on the Fredericksburg area. Fredericksburg Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia officials are increasing research efforts to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly—an insect that has spread along railways and highways across more than half the state and threatens vineyards and trees. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today’s roundup features a federal probe into GMU’s alleged unlawful hiring practices—with the university given 10 days for corrective measures—and a statewide housing survey where 84% of respondents back legislative steps to ease shortages and rising costs. Local updates include Fredericksburg Library’s elevator replacement starting Sept. 8, a public meeting on Chesapeake Bay overlay updates on August 25, free dinners for Manassas students from Monday through Thursday, a fall community yard sale in Manassas Park, and live-fire training at Quantico through Sept. 5. Potomac Local News
- ➤ This month, host Joey LoMonaco met with Deuntay Diggs at Anita’s Cafe in downtown Fredericksburg to discuss his childhood traumas and his rise as chair of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors — known as the dancing deputy. Fredericksburg Free Press
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MCA Grand National Show: Gathering of the Herd 2025
8 AM – 5 PM — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Free entry — Witness an exciting celebration of Ford Mustang cars with enthusiasts and families alike.
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Concert by Canoe
6-10 p.m. — Motts Run Reservoir — Bring your own boat or rent one — Enjoy floating music at a scenic lake concert while dining on a picnic.
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Virginia Cider Festival
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Free venue parking — Sip and savor a wide variety of ciders from local and national producers while enjoying live music and food trucks.
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Bikes & Breakfast Meetup in Fredericksburg
10 AM — Motoworks — Free entry — Gather for coffee, pastries, and motorcycle discussions before heading out for lunch and rides.
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Experience the rhythm and fun of soul line dancing every second and fourth Thursday night.
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Go for Bo! 2025
6-8:30 p.m. — Stafford Regional Airport — Registration fee required — Experience a beautiful sunset run on a fast, flat course in the community.
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Cannonball Century Cycling Event
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Massaponax High School — $69 registration until July 15th — Experience a challenging 100-mile biking adventure through scenic routes.
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