City’s Parks and Recreation department teams up with Fredericksburg Nationals to combine fun, wellness.
Inaugural ‘Day of Play’ makes big splash with area youth
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PHOTOS: Watching art created
Art Attack along Caroline Street in Fredericksburg on Saturday.
WATCH: Artists along Caroline Street on Saturday
On the streets of Fredericksburg with LibertyTown artist Bill Harris talking about the benefits of Art Attack–to the artists and the City.
34th annual Rappahannock Riverfest to be held this weekend
The 34th annual Rappahannock Riverfest will be held this Saturday from 3-7 p.m. near the Fredericksburg city dock.
WATCH: Everyday items can bring hope at Hope House
Loisann’s Hope House on Lafayette Blvd. in Fredericksburg has needs for kids supplies and household items.
Fredericksburg-area superintendents work out solutions at career readiness forum
School leaders from across region discussed work-based learning for students.
WATCH: Providing hope and help–the disAbility Resource Center
Seth Whitten talks about the work of the disAbility Resource Center in the region and previews their Family Fall Festival at the Fairgrounds on the 21st.
In Market Square, giving a voice to those who hear them
Local mental health advocates aim to break stereotypes with World Hearing Voices Day celebration.
PHOTOS: Mulch in the morning
Tree Fredericksburg volunteers spent Saturday putting mulch around about 250 trees at James Monroe High School.
WATCH: Tree Fredericksburg volunteers at work Saturday morning at JM
Anne Little with Tree Fredericksburg talks about the importance of having mulch around your trees and how much you should have.
VDOT seeking input on Route 1 and Augustine Avenue intersection project
A public hearing will be held at Hugh Mercer Elementary School on Sept. 25 from 5-7 p.m.
They’re going to the ‘ship: FredNats sweep Mudcats in divisional series
Sykora shoves, FredNats rally to take lead in top of ninth; will face winner of Kannapolis-Charleston series.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with Sean Sublette
Dry and seasonable weekend, with rain expected next week.
Despite rising home prices in Fredericksburg region, market entering ‘healthy phase’
FAAR report: Area listings are remaining on the market longer; housing availability ticks up.
City schools unveil proposed elementary school zone map
According to staff, cell phone policy being well-received by teachers, students.
FredNats to host playoff opener Tuesday
Fredericksburg (73-57) clinched the Carolina League northern division second-half crown Thursday, marking the franchise’s second-ever playoff berth.
National military parks tourism contributes $81.6 million to local economy
A new report shows 845,000 visitors to Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP in 2023.
Young entrepreneurs get down to business at Children’s Market
Special market held in Hurkamp Park highlights creative spirit of children, teens.
Great minds dink alike: Pickleball finds fans in region
Pickleball is a sport that combines table tennis, badminton, and tennis, and it has caught on locally.
Triple A says gas prices down statewide
Fredericksburg sees the biggest drop.
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