Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
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🏘️ Community
University of Mary Washington students bring holiday cheer to local preschoolers through an annual gift box drive filled with essential items and toys.
Families gathered at the Redeemer Lutheran Church to participate in the 28th Worldwide Candle Lighting, honoring lost loved ones during the holiday season through a global ceremony.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit introduces new, streamlined routes to enhance connectivity and reduce travel times in the city, effective December 2, 2024.
This week's letters to the editor in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star discuss various community concerns and opinions.
🌲 Environment
A 28-mile portion of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia has reopened after being closed due to Hurricane Helene's damage.
🏛️ Government
Council Member Dr. Tim Duffy announced his resignation from the Fredericksburg City Council effective January 1, 2025, due to personal and family health reasons.
The Fredericksburg Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend the removal of the Railroad Station Overlay District to promote development, amidst public concerns over housing density, parking, and historic preservation.
Spotsylvania County's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance to restrict vape and hemp shops from being within 1,000 feet of schools and childcare centers.
🏥 Health
Pneumonia cases, particularly those caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, have significantly increased among children this fall, with Virginia reporting triple the number of diagnoses in mid-November compared to the last two years.
📰 Lifestyle
Stephanie Wilkins releases 'Kitchen Vibe,' a cookbook with over 60 easy-to-prepare, flavorful recipes, available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and signs copies in Fredericksburg.
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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
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