Mayor Greenlaw is joined by Parks, Recreation and Events Director, Jane Shelhorse, who answers your questions about what's happening in the 'Burg. City staff has been working hard to organize COVID-safe events, classes and programs for us this fall. Read on...

Submit your comments by September 30. The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is independently reviewing the City of Fredericksburg’s response to the mass demonstrations of between May 31 and June 2 in Fredericksburg. The research team visited Read on...

Mayor Greenlaw is joined by Fredericksburg’s Director of Elections and Voter Registrar, Marc Hoffman. In this episode, Mr. Hoffman answers your questions about voting in the November 3rd election. Read on...

At their August 25th meeting the Fredericksburg City Council voted to authorize the City Manager to accept two sculptures into the City’s public art inventory. The two donated works are Three Musketeers by Michael Bednar and Re: Aman by Anthony Heinz May. Read on...

"So far, only 64% percent of Fredericksburg households have responded to the Census,” states Susanna Finn, Fredericksburg’s Community Development Planner. “Completing the census ensures our City will receive the funding we need for valuable community... Read on...

City Council took an important step toward more fully recognizing and representing Fredericksburg’s full history. Council voted to spend $205,000 on an array of projects focused on local African American history. Read on...

As part of its ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability, the Fredericksburg Police Department is releasing a preliminary report of police response to demonstrations that occurred May 31-June 2. The preliminary report will be given to PERF Read on...

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FRED), has launched a new mobile application to help riders track their buses on their smartphone. The RouteShout 2.0 app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android devices at no cost from the Apple Store or Google Play. Read on...

Fredericksburg Police, in an effort to continually advance its organization and fulfill its mission of being dedicated to fair and just policing, is proud to announce community outreach events and newly implemented improvements to its policing efforts. Read on...

City Council this week approved the engagement of a third-party consultant to conduct an independent review of the City’s law enforcement practices and recent instances of use of force and arrests during demonstrations between May 31 and June 2. Read on...

City Council on Tuesday night took several steps to advance its commitment of always being a welcoming and inclusive city. They held a number of discussions and took several actions, including adopting a resolution urging the Virginia General Assembly Read on...

The event began with the Honorable Gordon F. Willis, Presiding Judge of Fredericksburg Circuit Court, swearing in Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Kerry P. Devine and Matthew J. Kelly... Read on...

On July 1, Virginia entered into Governor Northam's Phase Three plan which included lifting many 50% capacity limitations on restaurants and retail establishments. Proactive steps need to be continued to limit the spread. Read on...

As the City Manager stated at the June 9 Council meeting, the community will receive a full and transparent accounting of the recent events in the City of Fredericksburg. The Police Department is currently performing a formal and intensive review. Read on...

I am pleased to announce the end of the nightly curfew in the City of Fredericksburg, effective immediately. After consulting with the Chief of Police, members of City Council, and the Police Department Citizen Advisory Panel, I signed a new... Read on...

City Council hereby resolves that: We join the community in condemning acts of violence by law enforcement against black people; We recognize that expression of public concern is the essence of democracy and a caring populace, and continue to support... Read on...

The City has removed the slave auction block on Friday, June 5th. It's a significant step in living Council’s directive to relocate the historic artifact, and work to tell a more complete history of Fredericksburg and its storied African American history. Read on...

Please only flush toilet paper down pipes, no other wipes, or even paper towels. "Flushable" wipes can still cause problems in sewer systems because they do not disintegrate quick enough. Read on...

The construction of the Riverfront Park began in late February 2020. Last November, City Council awarded a contract for construction of the park to Athena Construction of Triangle, Virginia. Read on...

The Mayor and City Council have recently received the April quarterly update on the Council Priorities for FY 2019-2021 under the categories of the eight desired future states. These Priorities are meant to advance toward Council’s 2036 Vision... Read on...