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Fredericksburg
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joey LoMonaco hosts a new podcast with Meghann Cotter, the longtime Executive Director of Micah Ecumenical Ministries — where they discuss homelessness nationally and in the Fredericksburg area. Fredericksburg Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jamee Rodgers recently took over as CEO of the Community Foundation in Fredericksburg—she will lead the organization’s future initiatives. Fredericksburg Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg Fashion Week kicked off after Mayor Devine declared Sept 9 as Style and Success Day—emphasizing fashion's impact on community pride—and a new partnership with Rappahannock Goodwill will boost job opportunities as the event runs Oct 1—4 with tours and runway shows. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Fredericksburg’s Black Arts Festival honored Clarence Todd’s Harambee 360 Theatre with a Friday show at the museum and a Sunday church service at Shiloh Baptist—new site—to remember Carole Hamm, even though bad weather cancelled many Saturday events. Todd’s daughter said the festival will be expanded with more performances in the future. Fredericksburg Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to the National Park Service, 819,000 visitors to Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park spent $57.6 million in nearby communities in 2024, boosting the local economy by $78.1 million. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Mary Washington faculty and staff shared their expert views on topics like corporate greenwashing, fairy tales, and sustainable farming on the With Good Reason radio program. They reached more than 100,000 listeners on 133 stations around Virginia and appeared on WFVA’s Town Talk—demonstrating UMW’s impact on both national and local airwaves. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ Stafford County Public Schools said new schools will open in August including Falls Run Elementary in Fredericksburg, Crow’s Nest Elementary, and Hartwood High—which will start without a senior class—to help ease overcrowding. Teacher transfers will begin this fall for up to 30% of teaching positions—and staffing will be reassessed after enrollment projections are set in November. Potomac Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marine Corps Base Quantico will delay its opening until noon today due to a Code Blue alert for a high-level meeting—officials advise that only essential personnel may enter the base with possible minor traffic delays near U.S. Route 1. Fredericksburg Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mary Washington Orthopedics provides sports medicine care to help local residents recover from injuries and maintain active lifestyles. The team uses the MACI procedure—an advanced cartilage restoration method—to support long-term joint health. Fredericksburg Free Press
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Water Circus Gold - Aquatic Spectacular
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience a breathtaking show with stunning water performances and talented artists from around the globe.
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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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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of lively soul line dancing in a vibrant community setting.
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Harmonic Flow Music & Arts Festival
1-4 p.m. — Strangeways Brewing Fredericksburg — Free entry — Celebrate the arts while meeting rescue dogs looking for their forever homes.
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