Before Forrest Parker Jr. died in January, he left a legacy of community service in the Fredericksburg region.
Late ‘powerhouse’ to be honored at area Juneteenth celebration
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Riverside for a family-friendly classic
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts’ production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ runs through July 14.
Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events joins statewide Play All Day VA for summer solstice
The Play All Day VA is being held by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events on June 20 for the summer solstice at all parks in the City of Fredericksburg.
Free trolley service returns to downtown Fredericksburg this summer
‘Around the Town’ trolleys will run downtown between 5 and 9 p.m. from May 31-Aug. 31.
Summer solstice festival to be held at Riverside Park
New event hosted by Fredericksburg Main Street.
Great Train Race gives back–$16,000 + to the community
GTR also provided free entries and shoes to kids at Loisann’s Hope House.
Compassionate Friends say goodbye to loved ones with butterfly release
Nonprofit supports grieving families.
Photo gallery: Remembering the fallen at Fredericksburg National Cemetery
See photos from Saturday’s luminaria lighting in Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Lighting the Luminary candles
After spending the morning setting up the bags and candles, Scouts and volunteers began early Saturday evening lighting each candle at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
Luminaria Saturday night at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The cemetery will be open from 8 pm-11 pm.
Colonial Forge High School junior selected to attend the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference
Allie Medina attend the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference as a national youth correspondent for Fredericksburg.
WATCH: The Luminaria on Saturday night at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The annual event takes place this Saturday night from 8-11.
LISTEN: Summer Reading @ the Central Rappahnnock Regional Library
The Summer Reading Program began May 15th.
Photo gallery: 17th Marine Corps Historic Half
More than 4,500 runners descended upon the streets of downtown Fredericksburg starting at 6 a.m. Sunday for the running of the Marine Corps Historic Half.
Crisis Through the Hoop takes a shot at increasing mental health awareness
Tournament held at James Monroe High School fuses competition, coping strategies.
WATCH: Police Week Memorial Service observed locally
Academy Executive Director Mike Harvey and Deputy Virginia Attorney General Theophani Stampos talk about courage and service.
PHOTOS: Area law enforcement pauses to honor, respect and remember
Law enforcement from around the region gathered Tuesday morning at the Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy for the annual Police Week Memorial Service.
PHOTOS: Food Bank says your involvement in Stamp Out Hunger will make a difference for some area families
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says what was collected on Saturday will provide nearly 20,000 meals in the area.
Just a ‘couple’ of MBAs: Stafford’s Holts juggle family, jobs to earn graduate degrees
Stafford couple graduated from the University of Mary Washington on Saturday with matching masters in business administration degrees.
Mother’s Day @ Caledon
Decoupage & Tea with Mom & Me takes place 2-3pm at Caledon on Sunday.
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