Local News in City of Fredericksburg

Gifts from the Heart Holiday Assistance Program

We will be accepting applications for Holiday Assistance beginning on Monday, 10/5/2026 at 8:00am through Friday, 10/16/2026 at 4:30pm.

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.

Planning Commission Meeting Notice

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 715 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to discuss the following:

Department of Social Services Office Closed on September 30, 2026

Public Works releases August 2026 Big Tree Survey findings, mitigation plan

The City of Fredericksburg released its August 2026 Big Tree Survey and issued a summary of findings to support upcoming sidewalk restoration and tree management work.

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.

Scam Alert - Planning and Building Fee

It has been brought to the City’s attention that phishers have sent emails to obtain people’s information or payments for application fees regarding planning and building projects. Please remember that all official communication...

Public Notice: PREPLAT2608-0002 Fall Hill Mixed Use Townhomes

PREPLAT2608-0002 Fall Hill Mixed Use Townhomes was submitted for review. Materials are available for review on the Public Notices page. Comments are due on October 5, 2026.

Pedestrian Bridge Improvements Advance on Canal

The Fredericksburg City Council approved $1 million in funding to advance study, engineering and repair/replacement of the Rappahannock Canal bridges several years ago.

City of Fredericksburg Clean & Green Commission Celebrates 2026 Sustainability Award Winners

The City of Fredericksburg Clean & Green Commission is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Sustainability Awards, celebrating downtown businesses and restaurants that are putting sustainability into practice while contributing to a vibrant

2026 Fall Community Cleanup set for October 19-25

Dumpsters will be available in 7 areas for residential clean-up week Monday, 10/19 through Sunday, 10/25. NO TIRES. NO COMMERCIAL DUMPING ALLOWED.

FXBG Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Teen Violence Prevention

The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) released a consulting firm’s comprehensive report to the Steering Committee on Teenage Violence, offering insights into challenges facing local youth.