Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Residential construction is picking up along the Princess Anne Street/Fall Hill Avenue corridor in Fredericksburg as DRB Homes has started building townhouses at Mary’s Landing and proposals are advancing to convert a Medical Arts Building into apartments and redevelop a former hospital into 242 apartments and commercial space—community members can attend a meeting today to discuss the hospital project. Additional business news include 105 recent home sales in the area and Atlantic Builders purchasing 747 acres in Stafford for future residential development.

Fredericksburg police arrested Felicia Lee Rivera, 25, on a strangulation charge causing bodily injury and charged others with assault and battery, controlled substance possession, public intoxication, and inhaling drugs across Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania—reports also show multiple larcenies from vehicles and car parts occurred along Preserve Lane, Ivanhoe Court, William Street, Brent Street, and Sunken Road.

Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater, a local native, will sign her memoir Bridging Troubled Waters on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center at 601 Caroline Street—copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Dominion Energy has proposed a utility rate hike that would add $10.51 per month to residential bills starting in 2027 and a separate fuel rate increase of $10.92 as costs rise—while it seeks a new rate class for data centers to better match energy usage with pricing.

Regulators will review the plan, which aims to ensure fair cost sharing for customers with heavy energy demands.

Veterans pressed Senator Mark Warner and Congressman Eugene Vindman this week over long wait times for services at the new VA clinic in Spotsylvania County—calling the delays unacceptable.

The Fredericksburg Police Department said they are now accepting applications for its second Youth Academy — a program that will offer hands-on law enforcement experiences to local teens this fall.

Abby Lybarger is the on-field emcee for the FredNats, hosting contests such as sack races and sumo suit battles — adding fun to each game.

She started in promotions five years ago and is a Germanna Community College student studying business.

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.

Bikes & Breakfast Meetup in Fredericksburg

10 AM — Motoworks — Free entry — Gather for coffee, pastries, and motorcycle discussions before heading out for lunch and rides.

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.

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.

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.

Patawomeck Fall Festival

11 AM – 4 PM — Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center — Free entry — Celebrate the autumn season with traditional crafts, delicious treats, and DJ music.

Soul Line Dancing with Regina

7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant night of Soul Line Dancing with Regina every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

5K Friends of the Poor Walk

10 AM — John Lee Pratt Park — $50 — Bring your friends and family to walk for a good cause while supporting the Society of St. Vincent De Paul.

Morton's Wheels for Warriors Car, Truck, & Bike Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Morton's Power Equipment — All proceeds benefit Leashes Of Valor — Celebrate a day of community and vehicles for a noble cause.

Water Circus Gold - Aquatic Spectacular

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience a breathtaking show with stunning water performances and talented artists from around the globe.