Advance Evening News
This evening, Fredericksburg City Council puts a bow on budget season, and the New Dominion Podcast features a spirited show with Scott Squared (Mayausky and Vezina) about schools and expertise.
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Fredericksburg City Council Meeting
By Martin Davis
The City Council moved Tuesday on a number of significant financial issues, including the new fire station design, the wastewater treatment plant plans, and the FY 2026 operating and capital budget.
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Editing "NEW DOMINION PODCAST: Erudition, Education, and Expertise"
By Cori Blanch
Cori, Megan, and Marty meet the two-headed Scotts — Mayausky and Vezina — to talk about over-educated fools (yeah, that would be Marty), education (Fredericksburg City Schools, this one's for you), and expertise, or the place where humility goes to die. All in one fun-filled episode of the New Dominion Podcast.
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