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Fredericksburg
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 8th annual Austen’s Communitas 5K Walk is scheduled for this Saturday with a 9:00 a.m. gather at Memorial Park—honoring local graduate Austen Dunn and raising awareness and funds for brain aneurysm research. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ The Food Bank is distributing food this week without requiring paperwork or ID—only a few quick questions are asked to serve everyone. The effort aims to make it easier for residents to get the help they need. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg City Council approved new cable TV measures on Sept. 9 that extended Cox Communications’ right to operate in the city and eliminated a commission set to provide resident oversight—changing how cable service is managed. Potomac Local News
- ➤ Multiple road projects are scheduled this week in the Fredericksburg area, with lane closures and bridge washing planned on I-95 and several local routes including Routes 2, 17, and 207—affecting both nighttime and daytime travel. Motorists should prepare for reduced lanes and shifting traffic—especially during work hours as crews mill, pave, and install rumblestrip. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ A citizens advisory panel reported that the Fredericksburg region logged over 400 pedestrian and cyclist crashes since 2016—prompting calls for a complete streets plan to create safer, connected roadways. Potomac Local News
- ➤ Almost 300,000 voters are registered in the Fredericksburg area—early voting will begin Friday and Virginia voters can also send ballots by mail or vote in person on Election Day, Nov. 4. The Free Lance–Star
- ➤ The Spotsylvania NAACP, led by President Moe Petway (organizer), is hosting a local candidate forum for board and school seats at Salem Church Library on Sept. 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. It will also host a forum for state office candidates at the same location on Oct. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. (co-sponsored by local groups). Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Stafford Schools held the CIP Town Hall on September 16 for local residents to learn about upcoming projects and share their ideas. The Via Colori Street Art Festival will take place at the Stafford Regional Airport on September 27–28 and early voting in Stafford County will begin on September 19 for the November General Election. Potomac Local News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Debi Bernardes, a 67-year-old King George resident, competed in the Masters CrossFit Games in Columbus, Ohio from Aug.21 to Aug.24 and finished 14th in her age group after recovering from pneumonia—she said the challenge has motivated her to train harder for future competitions. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Movie on the Lawn: Raiders of the Lost Ark
7-9 p.m. — Historic Kenmore — $10 adults, $5 ages 6-17, free for ages 5 & under — Experience the classic adventure of Indiana Jones on the lawn with your family.
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2025 Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk
8:30-10:30 a.m. — John F. Fick III Conference Center — Proceeds support local health initiatives — Walk for a cause and help raise awareness for breast cancer.
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Second Grade Teacher
Fredericksburg Academy, the leading independent school in the Fredericksburg region, is seeking a full-time Lower School Second Grade Teacher, with a contract running from October 2025 through July 2026, with the potential to extend into the following school year. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing an engaging Second Grade curriculum inclusive of language arts, math, social studies, and sciences. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching young learners, fostering strong relationships with students and families, and working collaboratively with colleagues to create a dynamic, nurturing classroom environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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