🌱 Multi-Vehicle Crash Killed 2 People + Couple Rides 660 Miles

Morning, friends. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Fredericksburg Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 69.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Fredericksburg today:

1. A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 closed exit 136 in Northern Virginia and left two people dead. Starting in Fredericksburg, an overturned tractor-trailer caused the five-mile-long backup. The driver was taken to a local hospital and will be treated for his injuries while police investigate. (NBC Washington)
2. Vicky and Bruce White of Fredericksburg ride 660 miles as a way to remember those fallen during the terrorist attacks of 9/11. As part of the Sep. 11 National Memorial Trail Alliance, Vicky and Bruce biked the tour, starting in Pittsburg and ending in Philadelphia. The bike tour, which included road and trail riding, started on Jun. 20 and finished on Monday. (TN Online)
3. Wednesday, The city's Clean and Green Commission announced the 2023 Solarize Fredericksburg campaign launch. Running until Aug. 31, this initiative will make it less complex and costly for customers to switch to solar power by vetting installers who commit to reduced prices. Through a competitive vetting process, LEAP has selected Convert Solar and Tiger Solar installers to manage this year's campaign. (Subscription: Fredricksburg.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Fredericksburg:

Thursday, July 6

• Origami Thursdays At Fredericksburg Branch Library (5:30 PM)

Friday, July 7

• Grow A Reader Special Series: Feeling Ready At Salem Church Branch Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Doris E. Buffett Pool will be open today and tomorrow! The pool's open hours are from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation, and Events via Facebook)
• The Fredericksburg Fire Department responded late last night to a structure fire at Weston Lane. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the Red Cross worked with displaced residents. (Fredericksburg Fire Department)
• Did you hear the great news? The Fredericksburg school system received a grant for a reuse study on the original Walker-Grant school. (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.