Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Biz Beat Roundup reports Dave’s Hot Chicken at Central Park will open by Nov.

7 while the Under Armour store held its grand opening on Oct. 21 and Venture X will launch in spring 2027 in Stafford. The report also notes a $1.8M Lake Anna home sale + more developments.

UMW Jazz Ensemble and Legal Aid Works will host Jazz4Justice on Saturday, Nov.

7 at Dodd Auditorium, where music students perform to fund scholarships and legal aid for low-income residents. Tickets cost $10 with discounts available for students & seniors.

Jarrell Properties has brought back a historic Civil War soldier display to his post on George Street at Goolrick's in downtown Fredericksburg + the effort reconnects residents with the city’s heritage.

Beka Wueste, a UMW alumna and published author, will deliver her keynote today at 6 p.m. at the Hurley Convergence Center’s Digital Auditorium during the Gender and Sexual Minorities Cultural Celebration sponsored by the James Farmer Multicultural Center & she will share her journey from hesitant writer to acclaimed storyteller.

Central Rappahannock Regional Library received a $2,420 SERVE Garden Grant to upgrade its Porter Branch garden at 2001 Parkway Boulevard (North Stafford) yesterday, with planned improvements to enhance the community space.

UMW is celebrating National Transfer Student Week 2026, held from Oct.

19 to 23, to support students transferring among colleges. Faculty are offering campus visits, workshops, and scholarship opportunities to help ease the transition.