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Advance Saturday Morning News
It's April 25, 2026. Today, national stories of local interest and the Best of the Week.
NATIONAL NEWS, LOCAL IMPACT
A review of national stories this past week read by Advance staff that touch on issues of interest to the Diamond region.
Advance Friday News
It's Friday, April 24. Today, discussing how to fill a budget gap in the city and Bruce Saller on "super El Nino," plus what to do and what to stream…
What to Do this Weekend: April 24-26
A free Puerto Rican dance workshop, an outdoor movie, a vintage toy convention, and a student arts festival are on tap this weekend.
 • Adele Uphaus
ENVIRONMENTAL CENTS: Hot Weather Ahead?
A "Super El Nino" weather pattern may cause plenty of heat and rain.
Fredericksburg City Council Discusses How School Board Can Fill Budget Gap
Council considering suggesting use of school division's operating fund balance.
 • Adele Uphaus
Three Things to Stream: Legendary Musicians
Three musical biopics to stream after checking out "Michael" in theaters.
Advance Thursday News
It's Thursday, April 23. Today, UMW students map restrictive covenants in the city; a behind-the-scenes tour of Kalahari; and [measles in Stafford].
Measles Cases in Stafford; Cases Nationwide Continue to Grow
Two youths were found to have measles, an announcement made by the Virginia Department of Health on Tuesday. What it means historically, and how to…
Grand, Intimate, and Fun: Kalahari Set to Open in Just Over 200 Days
What does 1.38 million square feet of resort space feel like? Cozier than you might think.
History Thursday: UMW Student Project Maps Racially Restrictive Covenants in Fredericksburg
"Restricted" is an ongoing project exploring how these covenants shaped the city's built environment.
 • Adele Uphaus
Advance Wednesday Morning News
It's Wednesday, April 22. Today, redistricting; two data center public hearings before the Stafford Planning Commission; Donnie Johnston on an unsolved…
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