YOUTH TOUR 2026: HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS, APPLY NOW FOR AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE IN OUR NATION’S CAPITAL
Fredericksburg, Va. — The 2026 Youth Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to form connections with a select group of students from around the country and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Capitol. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. High school juniors are encouraged to apply if their family receives electricity from Rappahannock Electric […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Advances Stroke Care Close to Home
New thrombectomy services offer lifesaving stroke care for the Fredericksburg region. FREDERICKSBURG, VA (December 8, 2025) — Mary Washington Healthcare proudly announces the advancement of neurological care at Mary Washington Hospital, with the Primary Stroke Center adding thrombectomy capabilities to treat strokes. […]
UMW Announces Master of Science in Nursing Degree Program
The University of Mary Washington will add a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, with enrollment beginning in 2026-27. The new program gained approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) at its October 2025 meeting and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in November. It […]
Strongwell’s STRONGDEK Wins 2025 Architectural Products Product Innovation Award
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, announced today that its STRONGDEK® architectural decking system has been recognized with a 2025 Product Innovation Award (PIA) by Architectural Products magazine. The annual PIA program honors product advancements that elevate design, performance, sustainability, and building efficiency. All submissions are […]
THIRTEEN FLORA PETTIT LAWYERS NAMED “LEGAL ELITE”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that thirteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only 4.9% or 1,605 lawyers of the approximately 32,631 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year. The honored lawyers and the expertise for which they were recognized are […]
Downtown Fredericksburg Holiday Open House Brings Cheer and Generosity to Mary Washington Healthcare
Fredericksburg, VA, (November 21, 2025) – A heartwarming highlight of Fredericksburg’s annual Holiday Open House was the Otter-ly Amazing Giveback initiative. Through a special “get one, give one” program, Fredericksburg Main Street sold plush otters. For every otter purchased, one was donated to Mary Washington Healthcare. Thanks to the community’s generosity, 150 otters will soon […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JOHN HEWA CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP ACTION TO PREPARE FOR OUR REGION’S ENERGY FUTURE
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) President and CEO John Hewa gave the keynote address at the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Regionalism Matters Energy Forum on Nov. 12, 2025. More than 40 attended the breakfast event, representing business, government and community leaders from across the region. Hewa called on the leaders to partner on […]
Mary Washington Hospice’s Eighth Annual Light Up a Life Raises Over $31,000
Fredericksburg, VA, (November 11, 2025) – Mary Washington Hospice hosted its eighth annual Light Up a Life Illumination event on Thursday, November 6. This meaningful gathering allowed community members to purchase luminaries in their loved ones’ memory. More than 250 individuals were honored, with their names read aloud by the hospice team during an intimate […]
Deltek Unveils Intelligent Platform Innovations that Elevate the Project Lifecycle
New AI capabilities deliver the speed, clarity, and control that high-stakes work demands Herndon, VA – November 12, 2025 – Deltek®, the intelligent platform for project-based businesses, today unveiled its next-generation platform and brand evolution at Deltek ProjectCon 2025, the company’s annual customer conference. Together, these announcements mark a major step forward in Deltek’s vision to elevate […]
RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE’S JOHN HEWA URGES VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERS TO CHANGE THE BUSINESS OF ENERGY IN THE COMMONWEALTH
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) President and CEO John Hewa gave the keynote address at the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure Forum on Oct. 28, 2025. “Infrastructure is the backbone of Virginia’s economic competitiveness,” said Keith Martin, Interim President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. “From reliable energy and efficient transportation to broadband […]
