The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization voted Monday to adopt the long-awaited Rappahannock River Crossing Parkway Alternatives Study, advancing “Option C,” a proposed new bridge and roadway linking Stafford County to the City of Fredericksburg west of Interstate 95.
The decision places the corridor into the region’s long-range transportation plan and moves the project toward the costly federal environmental review process needed before any construction can be approved.
If approved, the development would offer one- and two-bedroom apartments priced for households earning 40–70% of the area’s median income—currently about $114,750 for one person and $131,150 for two. Rents would range from $1,200 to $2,200 monthly, and leasing would prioritize essential workers. The three-acre site is city-owned, and Good Housing has offered to purchase it for $3 million.
City officials say the project would generate over $250,000 in new annual tax revenue and help replenish Manassas’ Housing Investment Fund if the city approves low-interest financing. No tax abatements or grants have been requested, but financial details would be reviewed during the FY 2027 budget process.
Celebrate the season with the New Dominion Choraliers as they present Celebrate Hope and Joy, a vibrant holiday program filled with sacred works, beloved carols, and familiar favorites from The Grinch and Irving Berlin. Under the artistic direction of Katherine Nelson-Tracey, the concerts feature string accompaniment by the founders of The Onyx Project—champions of diversity and inclusivity in the arts—along with the energetic musicians of Legacy Brass. Dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts add visual beauty to select musical pieces.
Performances take place Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 3:30 p.m. at First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City. Tickets: $10 per individual or $25 per family of three or more at newdominionchoraliers.org or at the door.
“Are you ready? Cause we are getting excited!” Go Stafford VA announced. “Small Business Saturday is November 29!”
“Your Shop Small Stafford Digital Passport unlocks exclusive local deals and enters you to win up to $1,000 in gift cards to a participating Shop Small Stafford business,” the organization stated. “Don’t wait — get your Shop Small Stafford Digital Passport now.”
“These volunteer opportunities are a great way to make a meaningful impact in our city,” the City of Fredericksburg announced. “City residency is required for most positions.”
“Memorials Advisory Commission – Seeking representatives from fields such as physical sciences, law, religion, business, education, and the arts. Board of Zoning Appeals – This board hears administrative appeals, grants variances, interprets zoning map boundaries, and reviews special exceptions,” the city stated.
A string of vehicle-related crimes and a variety of arrests were reported by Fredericksburg Police over the past few days.
On November 22 and 23, several vehicles were broken into or tampered with in the downtown area. Incidents included broken windows and stolen items, such as a wallet from an unlocked vehicle on Hanover Street and a laptop on Ashford Circle.
In Stafford County, deputies responded to reports of an unusual assault on Mine Road. Victims reported that a white sedan, occupied by multiple individuals, approached them and threw eggs, striking both the victims and a vehicle. The suspects quickly fled the scene after the incident.
In another incident, a fraud complaint was filed on Mount Hope Church Road after a victim discovered multiple unauthorized transactions in various states through their banking account.
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“Lawmakers have begun pre-filing bills ahead of the Jan. 14 General Assembly session, with early proposals—largely from Democratic legislators—focused on tightening rules around AI and protecting minors. Dels. Cliff Hayes of Chesapeake and Michelle Maldonado of Manassas are among those backing new restrictions as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used.”
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“Chart Your Future is an integral part of our Strategic Plan, ensuring every student has a clear plan toward being employed, enlisted, or enrolled after graduation,” Stafford County Public Schools stated. “This event provides an important opportunity for students to explore their options and take practical steps toward what comes next.”
Stafford County Public Schools welcomed more than 2,400 juniors and seniors to the Fredericksburg Convention Center for its 4th Annual Chart Your Future Expo, the first to include juniors. Students from all five high schools and the Phoenix Center connected with 100 career-clustered exhibitors, exploring enrollment, enlistment, and employment pathways.