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Fredericksburg
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, October 3, Market Square will host Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center’s Save Jane event where over 11,000 names of child abuse victims—listed as Jane Doe or John Doe with their age—will be read aloud to honor the children and call for stronger protection measures. Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bill Freehling interviews John Fick—whose family ran J.F. Fick Inc. the local Anheuser-Busch distributor—on the Biz Beat podcast this week, following a series of past local business conversations. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Mary Washington tied for No. 8 in today’s 2026 U.S. News & World Report ranking among Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges, up one spot from last year—applications for fall admissions are open and campus tours are scheduled on Sept. 27, Oct. 18 and Nov. 8. University of Mary Washington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg announced that Jennifer Casarotti is the new Director of Parks, Recreation and Events – she brings over 20 years of local and federal experience and will lead the city’s parks, programs and community events. She will work with her team to enhance services and support plans that improve recreation for all residents. City of Fredericksburg
- ➤ The Fredericksburg City School Board selected Elizabeth Rehm to temporarily fill the Ward 3 vacancy after Jennifer Boyd resigned on Sept. 8 because she moved out of the city+ officials said her appointment will remain in place until a permanent replacement is named. Potomac Local News
- ➤ Transportation officials announced that alternating lane closures and overnight work will occur on I-95—from Courthouse Road to Centreport Parkway—and on several local routes affecting Fredericksburg, including intersection improvements and widening projects on Mudd Tavern Road. The work, scheduled from tonight through early next week, will involve rumblestrip installation, pavement marking and bridge washing to improve road safety. Fredericksburg Free Press
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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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