Fredericksburg va news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Fredericksburg, Virginia:

Local News

• Fredericksburg City Council Approves Budget for 2023 (Fredericksburg.com) - The Fredericksburg City Council has approved a budget for 2023 that includes a 3.5% increase in the city's real estate tax rate.
• New Restaurant Coming to Downtown Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg Today) - A new restaurant called "The Farmhouse" is set to open in downtown Fredericksburg in the spring of 2023.
• Fredericksburg Police Department Launches New Community Outreach Program (Fredericksburg.com) - The Fredericksburg Police Department has launched a new community outreach program aimed at building relationships with local residents and improving communication.

Crime and Public Safety

• Fredericksburg Man Arrested for Attempted Murder (Fredericksburg.com) - A 25-year-old man from Fredericksburg was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting incident in the city.
• Fredericksburg Police Investigate String of Burglaries (Fredericksburg Today) - The Fredericksburg Police Department is investigating a string of burglaries that have occurred in the city over the past few weeks.

Education

• Fredericksburg Public Schools to Receive Funding Boost (Fredericksburg.com) - Fredericksburg Public Schools is set to receive a funding boost from the state, which will be used to support teacher salaries and student programs.
• University of Mary Washington to Offer New Degree Program (Fredericksburg Today) - The University of Mary Washington is set to offer a new degree program in data science, which will be available to students starting in the fall of 2023.

Community Events

• Fredericksburg Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony (Fredericksburg.com) - The annual Fredericksburg Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on December 3rd.
• Fredericksburg Wine Festival to Return in 2023 (Fredericksburg Today) - The Fredericksburg Wine Festival will return in 2023, featuring wine tastings, live music, and food vendors.

Sports

• Fredericksburg Nationals to Host Baseball Camp (Fredericksburg.com) - The Fredericksburg Nationals, a minor league baseball team, will be hosting a baseball camp for kids in the spring of 2023.
• University of Mary Washington to Host Basketball Tournament (Fredericksburg Today) - The University of Mary Washington will be hosting a basketball tournament featuring teams from around the region.