The Fallen Heroes 5-Miler kicked off the Fourth of July in downtown Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Fallen Heroes 5 Miler
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LISTEN: Heat and humidity and the homeless–Micah concerned
Meghann Cotter says Micah Ecumenical Ministries is accepting water donations and AC window units.Â
Here’s your weather forecast today for the 4th
Dry and muggy conditions to start–then heat and humidity–and then scattered storms.
Really hot and humid today
Chance of showers and storms later today.
LISTEN: Reading the Declaration of Independence in Fredericksburg on the 4th of July
Washington Heritage Museums hold three readings on the 4th of July at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop on Caroline Street: 11am, 1pm, 3pm.
Chance of storms returns tomorrow
Forecasters predict a hot 4th.
New Hurricane Evacuation Route signs added in the Northern Neck
VDOT says this is another way to be prepared for hurricane season.
WATCH: Ferry Farm getting ready for the 4th
It’s the biggest day of the year at George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford.
Heat and humidity back tomorrow
Scattered storms expected by the 4th of July.
PHOTOS: Spending 4th of July where George Washington grew up
Events from 10-4 this Thursday.
WATCH: Archaeology focusing on the kitchen site at Ferry Farm this summer
Archaeologists continue to find new secrets at the Washington family farm and George Washington’s boyhood home.
Area road work this week
VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday until noon on Friday.
The high temp today: 80!
Forecasters say the heat and humidity back by the 4th.
PHOTOS: Applying fine detail to the Johnny P. Johnson mural
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris–along with several of his students–continue the work on the new Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Johnny Johnson mural moves to small brushes
Artist Bill Harris says he’s nearing the end of the new Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg SPCA says fireworks and pets are a bad combination
1 in 5 pets go missing the week of 4th of July.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distributions this week
You may receive food assistance from a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution hosted by the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank once per week.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for region
Until 11pm.
Forecasters say strong chance for storms today
Cooler and sunny tomorrow.
4th of July fireworks safety tips
Stafford Fire and Rescue urges caution as fireworks-related injuries rise this time of year.
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