Revamped mural on Sophia Street honoring the late artist, educator and humanitarian was unveiled Saturday morning.
‘Johnny loved FXBG:’ Artist’s passion for city highlighted at mural rededication
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Central Rappahannock Regional Library summer reading for kids and adults
Tracy McPeck and Ann McDuffie talk about benefits (and fun) of summer reading.
Late ‘powerhouse’ to be honored at area Juneteenth celebration
Before Forrest Parker Jr. died in January, he left a legacy of community service in the Fredericksburg region.
Downtown coffee shop announces partial closure
Katora Coffee, a safe haven for the LGBTQIA+ community, announces a change of direction.
LISTEN: Historic Garden Week comes to Fredericksburg on Tuesday
Tour is on lower Caroline Street.
WATCH: Central Rappahannock Regional Library getting ready to launch a Seed Library
The launch is Earth Day, April 22nd at the Downtown Library on Caroline Street.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Youth Services Teen Librarian Owen Cobey and Assistant Branch Manager and Adult Services Department Head Erin Creighton talk about the Teen Poetry Contest, the seed drive launch, getting glasses for the eclipse and the conclusion of winter reading.
LISTEN: Town Talk: Author Lynda Allen
Lynda Allen is author of “Flashes of Insight.” She describes her book as weaving together elements of history, mystery, menopause, humor and some Jersey girl attitude. She says this book is the start of a new “Jersey Cozy” series that will deliver laughter, intelligence and heart.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Sister City program
Jenna Edwards, Kathryn Willis and Craig Vasey talk about the value of sister city involvement. They represented Germany, Italy and France. There’s also Ghana and Nepal.
Fairview Baptist Church Oyster Roast to benefit 2-year-old leukemia patient
The annual event raised $1.2 million in the previous 38 years.
Huntley cancels concert, reschedules free show in Fredericksburg
“The Voice” winner said he made the change due to $160 ticket prices.
Huntley cancels concert, reschedules free show in Fredericksburg
“The Voice” winner is protesting $160 ticket prices.
FAM plans to exhibit local flavor
The Fredericksburg Foodways Project is an exhibit coming to the Fredericksburg Area Museum in 2026, but the museum is starting early to gather food stories and history from local residents.
LISTEN: 2023/We took you there (in audio)
At look back around the region in 2023
PHOTOS: 2023–We took you there in pictures
A look back…
WATCH: Stories we remember: FredNats Sunshine Baseball League in 2023
The FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC has included a number of kids from Afghanistan who came with their families to the area when the United States left their country.
WATCH: Stories we remember from 2023: Goolrick’s
The renovation continues downtown
WATCH: Window Wonderland downtown—there is still time–You can do it!
There’s still time for you to get involved!
WATCH: ICYMI-Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows downtown
The theme is Fredericksburg, 1920 at Whittingham and The Kitchen at Whittingham at 1019 and 1021 Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
Whittingham’s Christmas windows unveiled tonight at 6!
These pictures are from last Saturday morning as Bob Whittingham and his staff began work on creating more Christmas window masterpieces downtown.
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