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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…
ANALYSIS: Twelve That Changed Course
Tuesday's election is being touted as a decisive victory by Virginia's Democrats. An early reading of the results suggests more caution is warranted.
Stafford Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearings on Two Data Center Projects
Staff recommend deferral of one project and denial of another.
 • Adele Uphaus
DONNIE JOHNSTON: The Strip Poker Robbery
Recalling an unsolved mystery from the 1960s.
OPINION: Yes, Climate Change Is an Issue for Voters
Connecting climate change with the affordability crisis.
Advance Tuesday Morning News
It's April 21, 2026. Today is Election Day. Drought warnings rise, ADUs are now part of the plan, a FailSafe gala, and the editor on democracy's rusting…
Drought Warning Issued for Fredericksburg Region
Warmer days and below average rainfall are pressing some localities to evaluate water consumption.
FROM THE EDITOR: Election Day Dawns on Democracy's Rusting Hinges
It's time to pay attention to the hinge upon which our society rests.
Statewide Bill Permits Accessory Dwelling Units in Single-Family Residential Zoning
The issue came up in Fredericksburg in 2023 and was voted down by City Council.
 • Adele Uphaus
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