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Library partners to offer free lunches for children and teens
Meals are available throughout the summer at Headquarters Library in downtown Fredericksburg, at England Run Branch in southern Stafford County, and at Salem Church Branch in Spotsylvania County.
Library administration moves to new location in Fredericksburg
This relocation is a major step towards achieving the long-time goal of opening the third floor of the downtown Headquarters Library to the public.
Heritage Day photos
Photographer Robert A. Martin sent us these photos of Heritage Day in Fredericksburg.
Fox5’s “ZipTrip” heads to Stafford
A Military Appreciation Breakfast will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 am at Grounds Bistro at Embrey Mill by Newland Communities.
Violin makers converge for two weeks at local shop
Violin makers converge on downtown shop to learn from a master
Flag retirement ceremony
A retirement ceremony for American and Virginia flags collected through the City of Fredericksburg’s participation in the Retire Your Old Glory program will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 10:00am at the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter Izaak Walton League of America Park, located at 12400 Herndon Road, Spotsylvania
Photos from Rock The River FXBG
The Rock The River FXBG festival combines running races, paddling races, mountain bike races, live music, local beer, vendors and activities for kids.
New gaming store coming to area
Your Hobby Place, which already has a store in Martinsburg, WV, is coming to 4264 Plank Road, next to the old Ukrops building.
Are you set for Rock the River?
Top 10 things you need to know about Rock the River FXBG
Look up before you settle in–the sky might fall
Rain is not the only thing falling around the area
Triplets join a fourth friend to earn Eagle Scout
Triplets Russ, Nick and Paul Pierce of Stafford joined Fredericksburg’s Chip Maurer to earn their Eagle Scout awards Sunday.
New company to take a deep draught of local brews
Fred Vegas Brew Tours’ launch party will be at Maltese Brewing Company on the 24th from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Luminaria planned for May 27.
The luminaria pays tribute to soldiers who have given their lives for this country.
Library plans community conversation on safety
From Central Rappahannock Regional Library Central Rappahannock Regional Library is continuing its Community Conversation series with an open forum on public safety on Monday, May 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at Salem Church Branch. In anticipation of National Safety Month in...
Comics convention returns to library
The CRRL-Con comic convention is coming back to the England Run Branch of Central Rappahannock Regional Library on Saturday, May 20th, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. This family-friendly afternoon includes cosplay, a costume contest, free comics, artists, crafts, gaming, a...
Photos: Mental Health America of Fredericksburg walk
The 10th annual Mental Health America Fredericksburg Walk for Mental Wellness started at Hurkamp Park and wound its way through downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday morning. (Photos © Robert A. Martin)
Health insurer looks for “hometown heroes”
The company will choose three winners, who will receive $1,000 and a tour of Redskins Park.
Leadership Fredericksburg to hit 275 total graduates this year
The current class will graduate at a public ceremony on May 19th at 3 p.m. at UMW’s Jepson Alumni Center.
Fourth of July Safety for Your Dog
By Susan Larson
If your dog is nervous about thunderstorms, the Fourth of July can be downright terrifying.
The first business day after July 4 is one of the busiest days of the year at pet shelters, according to the Humane Society of the United States, as many dogs run away in fear from the loud noises of fireworks displays.
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