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Fredericksburg
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Historic Kenmore, completed in 1775, is celebrating its 250th anniversary with a community block party on Saturday, September 27 at 1201 Washington Ave in Fredericksburg. The event will feature guided house tours, historic trade demonstrations, interactive exhibits, cupcakes, lady games — and it will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with $5 admission for adults and free entry for children 17 and under. Potomac Local News
- ➤ Courtney Mersiowsky from City Parks, Recreation and Events said groups should register for the Fredericksburg Christmas parade by October 17 since spots fill quickly—past parades have filled early. The parade is scheduled for December 6. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Community leaders held a ribbon-cutting for the John J. Wright Cultural Center's 15th anniversary on Saturday and urged the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors to provide funding to support the museum and alternative school that preserve local African-American history. Renee Beverly, Moe Petway, and Nicole Cole noted that the center has received no county funds in eight years and stressed that more support is needed to build its capacity. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County is holding a three-way race for the Garrisonville District school board seat. Incumbent Maureen Siegmund, challenged by Wanda Blackwell and Stephanie Mojica, will focus on school funding and better support for all students—each candidate offering a different plan to meet local needs. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ University of Mary Washington ran a four-week LaunchPad program that helped 225 first-year students like Crow Sindelar learn to organize syllabi, track assignments, and use computer tools provided by an Impact Grant—skills that eased their transition to college. The program offered hands-on sessions and peer support to build time management and social skills for academic success. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ The Fredericksburg City School Board announced that Elizabeth Rehm—former Ward 1 representative—will fill the Ward 3 vacancy created by Jen Boyd’s resignation. She will be sworn in at the Oct.6 meeting and serve until Dec.31 while the seat is decided in the November election. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting is underway across Virginia + local election officials report many voters have already cast ballots. Officials predict that the strong turnout will likely shape Tuesday’s election. Potomac Local News
- ➤ Today, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division begins range testing that will run until Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—loud noises and restricted access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone may affect nearby residents. Officials note that schedules are subject to change for safety reasons. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ A fact-check article examined claims made in a mailer attacking Del. Paul Milde and clarified which points were true and which were false—providing local voters with accurate information. It was published on September 22 at 1:00 p.m. 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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