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 […]
Mary Washington Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program Earns Accreditation by American Society of Health System Pharmacists
Fredericksburg, VA, October 16, 2025 – Mary Washington Hospital is proud to announce that its Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency Program has been granted full accreditation by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the sole accrediting body for pharmacy residency programs in the United States. Following a comprehensive survey conducted in March 2025, and a […]
Student Support and Counseling Services Rise in the Rankings at UMW
On a sunny autumn afternoon, University of Mary Washington students flock to a table on Campus Walk. While snacking on sandwiches and cookies donated by local businesses, they’re learning about UMW’s Talley Center for Counseling Services and contributing to an increasingly prevalent discussion about mental health on college campuses. “We’re young adults who are on […]
THE POWER OF CHANGE AWARDS $118,858 IN REC MEMBER-FUNDED GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS 22 COUNTIES
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is proud to announce that, through the generosity of its members, The Power of Change program has awarded $118,858 in funding to 33 nonprofits across its 22-county service area. The funding supports underserved populations through a diverse range of projects focused on food insecurity, housing and shelter assistance, health and education […]
Regionalism Matters – Energy Forum: Powering Our Region Together
Fredericksburg, VA October 28th, 2025 – Virginia’s energy future is at a pivotal moment. As the Commonwealth advances ambitious clean energy goals, leaders are faced with the challenge of achieving sustainability while protecting the reliability and affordability that drive economic growth. The Regionalism Matters Energy Forum: Powering Our Region Together will convene business leaders and […]
Camp Rainbow Offers Healing and Hope to Children Coping with Loss
Fredericksburg, VA, October 23, 2025 – On Sunday, October 5, Mary Washington Grief Support Services hosted Camp Rainbow, a grief retreat for children, at Mott’s Run Reservoir in partnership with Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. This special day camp welcomed 19 children, ages 5 to 12, who are navigating the grief of losing a parent, sibling, […]
VIRGINIA’S PRIVATE COLLEGES STRENGTHEN THE COMMONWEALTH’S WORKFORCE AND HUMAN CAPITAL, NEW CICV REPORT FINDS
Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia releases Phase II of its Economic Impact Study: “CICV’s Private Colleges and Universities’ Contribution to Virginia Human Capital.” RICHMOND, VA — The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), representing 28 nonprofit private colleges and universities, has released the second phase of its statewide economic impact analysis conducted by Mangum […]
