Latest Stafford County News
Stafford veterans’ group awarded $37,500 for helping with homes
A Stafford-based organization was honored recently at the Pentagon during the 19th annual Newman’s Own Awards ceremony in which $200,000 was awarded to five organizations that benefit service men and women. Vets on Track Foundation, a nonprofit based in Stafford...
Here are 11 construction projects Stafford County leaders are talking about
Click here to read a recent update provided by the Director of Public Works Jason Towery on ongoing construction projects in the county. Read more >>
Growing healthcare industry, entrepreneurship focus of new Stafford economic development director
John Holden, Stafford County’s new Economic Development Director shares his vision, passion, and thoughts for Stafford’s growing community. Read more>>
$700,000 grant will help Germanna train heavy equipment operators
Germanna Community College has been awarded a two-year grant of $700,000 to train and certify heavy equipment operators as the demand for skilled workers has grown in Virginia. Germanna will use most of its share to build a virtual simulator lab for training heavy...
Stafford defense contractor awarded potential $960 million U.S. Navy contract
Davis Defense Group, a defense contractor who provides systems acquisition and military education support services for federal agencies, recently received a NAVAIR Program Management Contractor Support Services Multiple Award Contact. Read more >>
2019 Board of Directors elected to lead the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors
FAAR is a trade association representing more than 1,500 members and 80 affiliates. The Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors elected its 2019 Board of Directors at the FAAR Expo on Sept. 12. Read more >>
Quantico to Fredericksburg: Stafford draws future bike trails
County officials held two public workshops in late August to educate residents on their plans to expand the bike and pedestrian facilities and discuss the future of getting around Stafford County through the use of trails. Read more >>
Kaiser plans new facilities in Haymarket and Stafford, but future of $200 million Woodbridge hub uncertain
Kaiser Permanente is continuing its regional expansion efforts with plans to open two new state-of-the-art medical office buildings in Stafford and Prince William counties. In Stafford, plans call for a 38,375 square-foot Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building...