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The Pink Flower Project supplies menstrual care bags to 92 local schools to help students manage periods without stigma, and it will host its annual stuffing party at the Central Rappahannock Library (volunteers welcome) on Sept.

12. The nonprofit relies entirely on community donations and volunteer support.

Fredericksburg Main Street’s sold-out Charles Street dinner raised funds that will support downtown projects for the year, executive director Chris Allen said.

The $250 dinner on the 900 block underscores its role in driving local improvements.

Melissa Napolitano has been named inaugural dean of UMW’s expanded College of Education and Human Development in Fredericksburg, uniting key programs in public health and psychology to guide academic growth.

Three Stafford County seniors from Colonial Forge, Mountain View, and North Stafford High were named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists based on their 2025 test scores and are competing for about 6,700 awards in spring.

School officials praised these students plus their supportive families and teachers.

Melissa Napolitano is the inaugural dean of UMW's newly expanded College of Education & Human Development, tasked with merging the departments of education, nursing & athletics.

She began her role at Seacobeck Hall to build connections that support student success.

Stafford Planning Commission unanimously recommended rezoning a 9.51-acre site for James River Equipment's planned 35,089 sqft building at the northeast corner of Wyche Road and Venture Drive on Wednesday night.

The expansion is expected to add 40-50 jobs and generate $117K in annual taxes.

Fredericksburg’s FredNats lost 8-1 to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in game two of the Carolina League playoffs on Thursday, Sept.

10, marking their second loss of the series.