Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Chip Taylor is rallying volunteers for the fall Love Scrub at Hurkamp Park — cleaning the park, planting bulbs for spring and collecting cereal donations in King George — from November 1 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Fredericksburg received the 2026 Innovation Award in Communications from the Virginia Municipal League today for its Still Making History campaign, which links George Washington’s legacy with modern city attractions.

Yesterday, Oct. 22, UMW's 'Roots to Renewal' project turned campus trees into outdoor furniture on campus, repurposing wood into benches + tables to support sustainability.

The board heard a proposal Monday to add two junior student representatives who would serve from appointment until the end of their senior year.

The board will vote on the process in November at the Walker-Grant Center and could begin the program in 2027 with a $1,500 scholarship per student.

At a retreat on Oct. 5, the Economic Development Authority discussed creating its own social-media presence and short influencer campaigns to promote local work and living.

Legal counsel questioned hiring influencers under current rules, and the board is reviewing quotes and next steps.

Patient First opens its second center on Oct.

29 at 1313 Alum Spring Road, offering walk-in urgent and primary care daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This new facility provides another option for local residents seeking quick medical help.

High school runners competed in the Commonwealth District Championship 5K on the new Clift Farms track (Oct.

21) in Fredericksburg. Mountain View’s Lauren Uhle won the race among competitors from across the district.