1. Copy of Executive Plaza Front Entrance to close for construction (Facebook Post)

    Executive Plaza Front Entrance to close for construction approximately May 6

    The main entrance to Executive Plaza will be closed for several weeks in May - June while they remove old concrete and rebuild new steps and sidewalk areas. Visitors are asked to use the back entrance located on the 1st floor facing the parking garage. Read on...
  2. Planning Commission Newsflash

    Planning Commission Supplementary Meeting April 24, 2024

    The Planning Commission will meet for a Supplementary Meeting on April 24, 2024 to discuss RZ FY24-0005 - Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) – Mary Washington Hospital. Read on...
  3. Budget Public Hearing Newsflash

    FY 2025 Budget Public Hearing

    The Budget Public Hearing on Real Estate Tax Rate and a new Fire Tax will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30pm. Updated budget information presented at the numerous Council Work Sessions since the Recommended Budget was released, is provided here. Read on...
  4. Washington-Amelia-Parking-Newsflash

    Updated Parking Regulations Downtown

    Updated On-Street Parking Signage to be installed around the William Square and Winchester Place Projects and the Riverfront Park parking lot Read on...
  5. Color graphic with words News Update

    Recycling Roll Cart Distribution

    Beginning in April and working throughout the summer, City trash service customers with old recycling roll carts will notice new FXBG recycling roll carts being distributed. All City refuse customers who currently have a city recycling roll cart... Read on...
  6. City Manager Update Newsflash

    City Manager's Update

    The City Manager provides an update twice a month to Council and residents on important topics and events. This update is a part of the regular Council Agenda for the Council Meeting. Read the current update here... Read on...
  7. Fireworks newsflash

    Fireworks at the FredNats Virginia Credit Union Stadium

    The Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team will be displaying fireworks at the Virginia Credit Union Stadium at the conclusion of their Friday home games for the 2024 season. Read on...
  8. Fire Dept Newsflash

    Fredericksburg Public Safety Receive Essential Training on Petroleum Pipeline

    On Wednesday, April 10th, Products (SE) Pipe Line Corporation, a division of Kinder Morgan, provided training to Fredericksburg public safety personnel and Fredericksburg City Public School faculty. Read on...
  9. Budget Cov

    FY 2025 City Manager's Recommended Budget

    The Budget Public Hearing will be held on April 16 at 7:00pm. On March 12 the City Manager presented his FY 2025 Recommended Budget to Council. The Council continues to hold many public meetings on the budget. Read on...
  10. Solar-campaign-2023

    Partnership to Bring Solar Energy to Fredericksburg

    Interested homeowners and businesses can sign up for this annual program and receive a free solar assessment until June 30th. LEAP also provides ongoing customer support and education throughout the process to make it as smooth as possible. Read on...
  11. Blue Water Tap Campaign Poster (474 x 302 px)

    Annual Water Disinfection and Flushing

    Beginning March 15 Spotsylvania County will temporarily change the primary disinfectant in their water treatment process. During this period, County and City water customers may notice a change in the taste or odor of their tap water. Read on...
  12. Share the air

    City Joins 'Share the Air' Awareness Campaign

    To promote a healthier community and well-being of residents and visitors, the City of Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events Department has joined the Share The Air awareness campaign by working to make parks & outdoor recreational areas smoke-free Read on...
  13. fxbgo newsflash-1

    Fredericksburg Regional Transit Awarded Two Hospital Grants

    Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) has been awarded a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of Mary Washington Hospital Foundation and $20,000 from the Stafford Hospital Community Benefit Fund. Read on...
  14. Now Hiring newsflash

    Now Hiring! Join our team today

    The City of Fredericksburg is looking for talented individuals in a variety of job opportunities to help us serve our community. Full-time and part-time positions available. Apply now... Additional Info...
  15. Wall-of-Honor-24-newsflash

    City is Seeking Wall of Honor Nominations

    The Fredericksburg Memorials Advisory Commission is seeking nominations to the City Wall of Honor, which recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the welfare of the city and the betterment of society. Deadline for submission: May 14 Read on...
  16. Photo of Mayor Devine and Frank White

    Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail Added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail

    The City of Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washington on Thursday, Feb. 8, announced that the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail has been added to the national collection of landmarks that make up the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Read on...
  17. Wayside-Panel-newsflash

    New Wayside Panels Unveiled

    As part of ongoing efforts to tell a more complete history of our community, the City has installed five new wayside panels. Created in collaboration with the Fredericksburg Area Museum, community members, and local scholars, these new panels... Read on...
  18. Priorities Phase 4 newsflash 1

    Council Priorities - Phase Four - Third Quarterly Update

    Staff has transmitted their progress report on the third quarterly update for Council Priorities Phase Four for 2023-2025 under the categories of the nine desired future states for Council’s 2036 Vision. Read on...
  19. Riverfront-restroom-Jan-24-newsflash

    Riverfront Park Restrooms

    The new restrooms at Fredericksburg’s Riverfront Park are now open to the public. Daily open hours are 7am to 8pm. Read on...
  20. Youth Caps Tournament Newsflash

    Inline Hockey Tournament Draws Regional Teams to Fredericksburg

    On Saturday, January 20th, Fredericksburg hosted the first Washington Capitals League Inline Hockey Tournament held in Dixon Park, drawing 13 teams of youth roller hockey players from 5 different programs spread across 3 divisions. Competition began... Read on...
  21. FXBG-City-Council-24

    Oath of Office Ceremony Held On January 2nd

    The City of Fredericksburg’s Oath of Office Ceremony was held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 12:00pm in the Historic City Hall. U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger was the Keynote Speaker, and Judge Gordon Willis swore-in the three newly elected... Read on...
  22. FXBG Steering Committee Newsflash

    FXBG Steering Committee Advances Effort to Enhance Community Safety, Address Teen Violence

    Following events of violence in the community earlier this year, the Fredericksburg City Public Schools partnered with the City of Fredericksburg to form the FXBG Steering Committee on Teen Violence, and have been meeting monthly since July Read on...
  23. Visitor-Center-new-rendering

    FXBG Visitor Center project takes big step forward

    Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday approved two important pieces to advance the new Visitor Center project. The City plans to relocate its Visitor Center from 706 Caroline Street to the first floor of the Executive Plaza at 601 Caroline Street. Read on...
  24. Renwick-newsflash

    Update on the Renwick Complex Working Group

    The group made recommendations about future steps to City Council at its December 12 meeting. City staff will return to City Council in the first quarter of calendar year 2024 with an action plan for implementation. Read on...
  25. UMW-City-Sports-Tourism-newsflash

    City of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg EDA, and UMW Athletics partner on Sports Tourism

    The City of Fredericksburg, the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority and the University of Mary Washington’s Athletics Department are partnering to bring in more sports tourism events and drive room nights to city hotels. Read on...
  26. Shining-Partnership-Award-newsflash

    Fredericksburg’s Civil Rights Trail Awarded “Shining Example Partnership”

    Fredericksburg’s new Civil Rights Trail was recognized as “The Shining Example Partnership” for effective partnerships within the tourism industry by the Southeast Tourism Society. Read on...
  27. Reminder about Event Permits newsflash

    Event Permits in the City

    Are you planning to use one of the City’s parks or public spaces for an event or gathering? Please remember to file for a permit. Read on...
  28. Meeting-Railroad-Ave-newsflash

    CSX Community Updates

    The City is committed to continued engagement with CSX on impacts and issues as they work to address concerns, focus on safety, and improve the relationship between businesses and the communities they impact in Fredericksburg. Read on...
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