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Fredericksburg
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMW President Troy D. Paino was named on the Virginia Business Virginia 500 Power List and honored as an Icon—he was also listed among the 50 Most Influential People by Northern Virginia Magazine for his work in higher education. His nearly ten years at UMW have boosted student retention and expanded academic programs. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ School leaders met on Sept. 17 at the Fredericksburg Country Club to discuss education challenges like child care and absenteeism and to urge local businesses to expand internship and career programs—highlighting measures such as low-cost child care centers and new work-based learning rules. Potomac Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Stafford County will soon pay more if their cars are towed from private property because the Board of Supervisors approved raising the fee from $135 to $210 on September 16 to align with a state law that took effect on July 1+the new fee applies only to tows requested by property owners while sheriff-initiated tows are managed separately. Potomac Local News
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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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