Advance Evening News
This afternoon's stories include "Mary's Ribbons" at the Mary Washington House and an overview of Monday evening's Fredericksburg City School Board meeting.
“Mary’s Ribbons” Honors Those Affected by Breast Cancer
By Adele Uphaus
As it does every October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Washington Heritage Museums—which manages five historic properties in Fredericksburg associated with the life and times of George Washington—invites the community to tie a pink ribbon to the fence in front of Mary Washington’s house in her honor and in honor of any loved one affected by breast cancer.
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Fredericksburg City School Board October 7 Meeting Preview
By Adele Uphaus
Tonight’s meeting of the Fredericksburg City School Board includes a recognition of Gladys West, for whom the divisions’ third elementary school will be named; five action items; and updates on facilities, staffing, and funding going into the fiscal year 2026 budget season.
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