Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg Yoga & Wellness in Spotsylvania opened after a local yoga studio closed and its founders built the business from that gap in the market.
Virginia decisionmakers say natural gas plants cost too much and take too long to build — renewable energy like wind and solar offers a faster, cheaper way to meet growing power needs; they warn new gas investments would force consumers to pay more due to volatile fuel prices and long wait times.
The city planning commission approved a mixed-use plan for the old Mary Washington Hospital building where Rebkee Project Management will invest roughly $50 million—converting it into apartments and commercial space that include a daycare and a coffee shop.
VDOT announced that road work will take place this week in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania to mill, pave, and install new rumble strips.
Motorists should expect lane closures on I-95 and Route 1, with most work scheduled overnight — ensuring that drivers plan extra travel time.
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.
2025 Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk
8:30-10:30 a.m. — John F. Fick III Conference Center — Proceeds benefit local health initiatives — Support breast cancer awareness and community health through a spirited walk.
Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of lively soul line dancing in a vibrant community setting.
Harmonic Flow Music & Arts Festival
1-4 p.m. — Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg — Free entry — Celebrate the arts while meeting rescue dogs looking for their forever homes.
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