Emily Battle who writes the City Beat blog for the Free Lance-Star is branching out from the city stories and had her first cooking simple column in the Life section today (funny, I would have sworn the title was food, but in the online edition it’s de…

After being outside this weekend I was bitten by a tick (and maybe something else), and today at lunch my foot was swollen enough to make me consider going to a doctor. Note to other people – when things start swelling, it’s time to go to the doctor. I…

(warning, opinion ahead, let the beating begin)The FLS more stories today here and here about the teacher cost of living increases, or lack of, in Stafford county.A couple of interesting things in the report. One teacher states the need to carefully mo…

From the 5/23 police reports, some punk stoke a copper downspout from the Circuit Court building. If the courts aren’t safe from quick fingers…. I hope they catch the guy and literally throw the book at him, or how about a rough downspout – that woul…

The election is over, and the final votes on the letter of intent, tax vehicles, and incentive values have been cast. Now a few more things are starting to firm up on the Kalahari® plans for Fredericksburg.The Frederickburg, VA resort is prominently p…

Ever since we moved into our house we’ve talked about changing out the lights in the kitchen. The track lighting spots that had been there before did a good job lighting, but with all the white cabinets we wanted a little color. After talking about it …

Last night an enterprising group of folks were going door-to-door in our neighborhood polling people on their thoughts about topics for the upcoming election. At first, I thought it was generic, but it became obvious that they were pushing for health c…

The Library has just announced their summer music series which kicks off June 2nd and then continues every Monday night rain or shine. Should sprinkles be in the forecast, they plan to move indoors to the stage at the library. Bring a chair or blanket,…

Tonights a busy night at city council, check back for updates later. 3 recognitions, one of which was for a 26yr veteran of the fire Dept. EMT training for James Monroe students. Budget has been tabled for 2 more weeks. Hurricane prep presentationKit:F…

Free Memorial Day Concert at Mary Washington Hospital w/the Rappahannock Pops. 7pm, bring a chair.MEMORIAL Day ConcertThe POPS Salutes HeroesMay 26, 20087:00 PM Food – Dave’s Famous BBQ, drinks, ice creamBring chair and picnic or purchase foodAdmissio…