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In this evening's edition: the Rappahannock United Way will once again offer free tax preparation services starting in January, and a preview of this evening's Fredericksburg City Council meeting.

Editor’s Note: Our top story was incorrectly linked. We apologize for the confusion.

Rappahannock United Way Receives Grant to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services

By Adele Uphaus

Photo by Recha Oktaviani on Unsplash

The Rappahannock United Way will again offer free tax preparation services to qualifying area residents thanks to a $27,000 grant from the Virginia Community Action Partnership, which is the statewide membership association for Virginia’s thirty-one non-profit private and public community action agencies.

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Fredericksburg City Council Meeting for December 10, 2024

A preview of Tuesday evening's Fredericksburg City Council meeting.

Read the full agenda and supporting materials

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