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FROM THE EDITOR: Politics Got Us Here ... Community and Government Will Get Us Out
America's social network is facing an unprecedented crisis. Though painful now, good can eventually come from it, if we learn to embrace a communal…
Right-to-work repeal remains an issue between Democrats
Right-to-work has posed a challenge for Democrats. Progressive Democrats have called for repealing the law, while moderates want to maintain support…
Advance Evening News
This evening, the Fredericksburg Planning Commission will take up the Gateway data center project next month for a second time, and holiday food safety…
Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearings on Gateway Data Center Project, Proposed Mixed-Use Development on Princess Anne Street
Both hearings will take place at the next meeting of the Planning Commission on December 10.
Health District Shares Food Safety Tips Ahead of the Holiday Eating Season
Ensure food spreads joy and not germs.
Advance Morning News
It's Monday, November 24, 2025. Today, drought conditions worsen across the region and state, and Walker Grant Middle School students partner with local…
Art for the Community: Walker-Grant Middle School Art Students Partner with Animal Shelter
The students will create illustrated adoption profiles for available dogs at Old Dominion Humane Society.
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Adele Uphaus
Little Rain Prompts Drought Watch
Though mandatory water-use restrictions are not in place in the Diamond, drought conditions are drawing localities' attention.
Advance Morning News
It's Sunday, November 23, 2025. Today, Drew Gallagher celebrates a milestone with his 100th column and a podcast, a review of The History lesson…
Obituaries
Local obituaries for November 15-21, 2025.
The History Lesson (The Lessons of History)
A stunning achievement defined by "’the most effective cast" Wemm has "seen in the Fredericksburg area in my almost four years of play-going here." It…
Drew Turns 100! A Column and A Podcast to Celebrate This Historic Milestone
Advance humorist Drew Gallagher celebrates his 100th column with a reflection on the column’s suspect origins, pansexual dolphins, and potential…
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