News across Greater Washington
A New Fall Tradition is Hatching: Introducing Quacktoberfest!
The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg Mainstreet are excited to announce the launch of Quacktoberfest on October 17, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., a brand-new free community festival bringing together autumn festivities,
City of Fredericksburg Takes First Step Toward Electric Fleet
The City of Fredericksburg has taken another step toward reducing emissions and advancing sustainability efforts with the addition of its first electric vehicle to the City fleet.
City of Fredericksburg Takes First Step Toward Electric Fleet
The City of Fredericksburg has taken another step toward reducing emissions and advancing sustainability efforts with the addition of its first electric vehicle to the City fleet.
Treasurer’s Office Recognized for Achieving Accreditation
The City of Fredericksburg Treasurer’s Office renewed its accreditation, effective July 1, 2026, from the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV).
Treasurer’s Office Recognized for Achieving Accreditation
The City of Fredericksburg Treasurer’s Office renewed its accreditation, effective July 1, 2026, from the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV).
City of Fredericksburg to Conduct Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection
Update September 25: Duke’s is continuing sanitary sewer cleaning and inspections in the following neighborhoods after completing 58,300 linear feet of sewer main to date. They will now begin work on the following streets starting next week.
The City to complete Proactive Street Light LED Conversions Citywide by 2027
The City of Fredericksburg is continuing to make more energy efficient progress within the city through its conversion of overhead streetlights to LED light fixtures. Earlier projects involved the conversion of 95
The City to complete Proactive Street Light LED Conversions Citywide by 2027
The City of Fredericksburg is continuing to make more energy efficient progress within the city through its conversion of overhead streetlights to LED light fixtures. Earlier projects involved the conversion of 95
City Begins Field Investigations for Water and Sewer Master Plan
Within the last week of July, the City will begin the next phase in development of its Water and Sewer Master Plan with the start of citywide field investigations.
City Begins Field Investigations for Water and Sewer Master Plan
Within the last week of July, the City will begin the next phase in development of its Water and Sewer Master Plan with the start of citywide field investigations.
City’s Visitor Economy Reaches $183 Million in 2025; Region leading 40% growth since 2021
Direct visitor spending in the City’s tourism-related sectors reached more than $183 million in 2025, a 7.3 percent increase from the previous year.
New All-Electric UTV Marks Sustainability Milestone at Motts Run Reservoir
Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events (FPRE) is proud to announce a significant upgrade to its conservation efforts at Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area, fueled by a $20,000 sustainability grant from The Jack O’Neill Fund for a Green Community of