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Fredericksburg
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local families can join many fall events, including Germanna’s 55th anniversary homecoming this Saturday, Family Fun Day at Pratt Park on October 4, and a free outdoor concert on October 3 in downtown Manassas. Organizers have planned campouts, community fairs, and special menu events—so residents will have plenty to enjoy across the region. Potomac Local News
- ➤ Marian Homes is hosting its annual Casino Night Gala that offers casino games, gourmet food, and drinks for a night of fun and giving back—ticket proceeds support safe homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Potomac Local News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bill Freehling interviewed longtime businessman Bruce Davis—chairman of the Mary Washington Healthcare Board of Trustees—this week in his Biz Beat Banter series. His conversation airs on the local business podcast every Tuesday. Fredericksburg Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble's fall RENT show honors late actor Chris Hlusko who died just before the production started. The play features a reserved seat and a full program page—tributes that keep his memory alive as the performance runs until October 5 at the Allstate Community Theater on Caroline Street. Potomac Local News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report by the Brookings Institution warns that venture capital in the Washington area has dropped sharply and slowed job growth in Northern Virginia. The next governor will face tough choices as she works to rebuild an economy that provides 42% of state revenue—prompting a search for new private investments and jobs. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is hosting a free STEM event this Friday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill in Fredericksburg — nearly 400 students and community members will explore interactive activities, robot demos, and naval history exhibits. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A traffic study presented during the Sept. 23 city council meeting recommends converting downtown streets—including William and Amelia—to two-way traffic and adding a mini roundabout at the Canal and Prince Edward intersection, and the proposal also calls for retiming signals and creating loading zones with none of the changes approved yet. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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