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Current and former Fredericksburg officials say the city is financially solvent today because of Carl D. Silver and Central Park.

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Current and former Fredericksburg officials say the city is financially solvent today because of Carl D. Silver and Central Park.

A small group of protesters from the Occupy Richmond encampment are marching towards Washington with plans to rally in Fredericksburg on Saturday.
Police post pic portraying poacher of plastic phoenicoparrus.
Rising demand and diminishing donations have Fredericksburg Area Food Bank officials worried for Thanksgiving.
Fredericksburg officials set to fete National Adoption Day this weekend. Adoptions are at historic levels in the city.
One man is behind bars, two more are still at large following a group mugging of a Fredericksburg resident.
Read more details from the weekend's police activity in today's City Blotter.
Stafford Sheriff's Office announces two community events.
New moniker said to more accurately convey museum's mission.
Houck concedes election in emotional speech at campaign headquarters, concluding 28-year career at the Virginia statehouse,
In a message posted to Facebook, incumbent Democratic Senator Edd Houck announces that he will not seek a recount
Apparent lame-duck Senator to hold press conference later today, says staffer.
Read more details in today's City Blotter.
A canvass of election results in the 17th District shows Reeves with less than 1-percent victory in state senate race.
Read more details in today's City Blotter.
Expensive, divisive campaign outs establishment candidate Lt. Col. Michael Timm in favor of Roger Harris.
With only 82 votes between them, how do you want Edd Houck to handle his apparent defeat at the hands of challenger Bryce Reeves?
Governor issues statement praising Republican legislative gains.
Jeff Small trounces Dennis Ahearn in Fredericksburg Circuit Court Clerk race.