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Advance Thursday News
It's Thursday, April 2. Today, local Park Service sites among those flagged for review under Trump EO, an op-ed on redistricting, & talking with the…
OPINION: Balancing Fair Maps and Politics in Virginia
Decision in redistricting referendum "deserves a careful look, not just partisan talking points."
Kilwins of Fredericksburg is a Family Affair
“We want to be part of people’s memories," says Jenna Bowen, who owns the newly-opened Kilwins store in downtown Fredericksburg with her sister, Sandra…
Local Park Service Sites Flagged for Review Under Trump Executive Order
Park Service sites were asked to identify public-facing material that could be in violation of Executive Order 14253, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to…
Advance Wednesday News
It's Wed, April 1. Today, city-owned trees being "topped" in Idlewild without permission; a guest column on how to attract monarch butterflies; Donnie…

March 2026

City-Owned Trees in Idlewild Neighborhood Are Being "Topped" Without Proper Permission
This type of aggressive pruning is detrimental to the trees, according to the city arborist and volunteer Tree Stewards.
GUEST COLUMN: Consider Native Plants to Attract Your Own Butterfly Guest
Last year, Pat and Mike Worsham hosted a monarch caterpillar and witnessed its transformation into a butterfly. Here's how you can attract one of your…
April 21 Polling Location Change for Fredericksburg's Ward 4, Precinct 2
Change applies to April 21 special election only.
DONNIE JOHNSTON: On Trees, COVID, Chocolate, the Moon, Baseball, and March Madness
How about a few random thoughts today?
Advance Tuesday News
It's Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Today, a look at turnout so far in the April 21 special election, an analysis of the recent real estate market, & why you…
"Robust" Early Voting Turnout So Far in the April 21 Referendum
About midway through early voting, turnout is exceeding last year's governor's election in some area localities.
 • Adele Uphaus
HUMOR: Fredericksburg Needs Your Vote to Beat Blowing Rock, NC
Drew Gallagher interviews Mayor Kerry Devine about why Fredericksburg deserves to win in the Final Four round of "Garden and Gun's" Best Main Street in…
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