Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Stafford County Public Schools' event, Band Together to Fight Hunger, raised $27,593 and collected 3,778 pounds of food, providing 58,333 meals for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank through performances by five high school marching bands.
🎭 Culture
Fredericksburg's Candlelight Tour allows visitors to explore nine homes at their leisure during the event weekend.
Beth Parnicza discusses the historical event of looting in Fredericksburg 162 years ago at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
The article recounts the intense street fighting in Fredericksburg on December 13, 1862, preceding a significant battle.
🎓 Education
University of Mary Washington students presented their diverse semester-long research projects, including studies on campus plant life, language learning, and the effects of exercise on disease progression, at a series of symposia.
The University of Mary Washington's endowment, boosted by a historic $30 million donation, is expected to exceed $100 million soon, as the UMW Foundation refocuses away from real estate investments.
🏛️ Government
The Fredericksburg City Council unanimously approved two key ordinances for the Jeremiah Community supportive housing project, with further voting scheduled for January.
📰 Lifestyle
Elysian Float Spa in Fredericksburg introduces a sensory deprivation spa to alleviate holiday stress, targeting athletic recovery, chronic pain, and mental wellness.
🎉 Fredericksburg Events
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CHEERSPORT Fredericksburg Classic 2024 Cheerleading Competition
The CHEERSPORT Fredericksburg Classic 2024 is an all-star cheerleading competition held in Fredericksburg, Virginia, featuring various bids and awards for participants.
Tuba Christmas Performance
Celebrate the holiday season with a musical performance of Tuba Christmas featuring the rich sounds of brass instruments, held in the Food Court at Spotsylvania Towne Centre.
Open House Tour: Charming Townhome at 208 Batley Court
Explore a charming three-level townhome with modern features and proximity to historic downtown Fredericksburg.
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