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Fredericksburg
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighborhood Notes updates include the Manassas Fall Jubilee, a major softball win at Nationals Park, early office closures in Fredericksburg, a canceled Veterans Day event in Spotsylvania, traffic detours in Dale City, and pool-draining guidelines to protect local streams — residents are advised to check local schedules for changes. Potomac Local News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local Norfleet Mulch is closing its Central Road facility after selling the property last month and is holding a liquidation sale as operations are set to end within about a month—other projects include a proposal to convert a former cinema into a dealership for used cars and the Patient First project that will soon begin at Alum Spring Road, while housing prices in August increased as sales slowed. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg City Public Schools posted resumes and letters of interest from four candidates including Keon Toyer, Elizabeth Rehm, Caitlin Finlayson and Christopher Butz after Jen Boyd stepped down from the Ward 3 school board seat. The board will hold a Sept. 22 special meeting for public input and name an interim appointee who takes office at the Oct. 6 meeting with the seat up for election in November. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ University of Mary Washington Theatre students launch their season with Dial M for Murder at duPont Hall’s Klein Theatre; the play opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. and runs through Sept. 28—ticket prices are $30 for standard admission and $25 for students and seniors—. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ Stafford County Public Schools approved using $1.5M from its health benefits reserve on Sept. 16 to cover a 25% jump in employee healthcare claims. School finance officials said that higher premiums and a $4M addition to next year's budget will help stabilize the fund — though further claims may force more withdrawals from the OPEB fund. Potomac Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fredericksburg Police Department launched its second Youth Academy on Monday night to give 16 local teens and young adults 10 weeks of hands-on learning in police operations and emergency communications — the program is supported by the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Stafford County supervisors raised concerns about traffic and discussed road improvements—like widening one lane on Blackhawk Drive—for three new schools that will open next August. They will follow up with more details by October or early November to address safety and cost issues. The Free Lance–Star
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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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