Held on and off in Fredericksburg for the last 49 years, this year’s event will be held Nov. 2 from noon-7 p.m. at Riverfront Park.
Fredericksburg Area Museum to hold Black Arts Festival at Riverfront Park
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Press Rewind, Oct. 20-26
Jeremiah Community takes a step forward, and a rift arises over conservation districts in Fredericksburg highlight this week’s edition of Press Rewind.
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The Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s fall sale is taking place.
Planning Commission approves requests related to Jeremiah Community
The supportive housing project could go before city council for approval as early as next month.
Courtyard Marriott to house ‘satellite’ visitor’s center ahead of new site opening
The new visitor’s center, located on the first floor of Executive Plaza at 601 Caroline St., is set to open Nov. 1.
LISTEN: Making the move
City Tourism Marketing and Communications Manager Danelle Rose and Chris Allen with Fredericksburg Main Street talk about the benefits of moving into a new Visitor Center.
PHOTOS: End of an era
After 49 years the Fredericksburg Visitor Center at 706 Caroline Street closed for the last time Wednesday night.
‘Ticking time bomb’ of conservation districts lights fuse at City Council work session
Councilors spar over process, priorities for creation of conservation districts.
WATCH: Art in the new Visitor Center
Pete Morelewicz of Print Jazz talks about the three murals he designed for the new Fredericksburg Visitor Center.
PHOTOS: A great day for a Tree Fredericksburg Native Tree Giveaway
35-hundred native trees and shrubs given away and headed to yards around the region.
River symposium highlights ongoing work of protecting the Rappahannock watershed
Daylong event aimed to inform organizations about available programs and projects.
LISTEN: Loisann’s Day on Sunday focuses on food, fun, and information
Keith Lebor from Olde Towne Butcher and Loisann’s Hope House Director Cait Woodward say the event at Maury Park showcases some downtown restaurants and provides info on stopping family homelessness.
Breaking: Walker Grant Middle, Lafayette Elementary briefly placed on lockdown
Police: Both schools have since transitioned to ‘indoor instruction,’ and there is no threat at this time.
WATCH:Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Sunny and warmer weekend No rain through at least Wednesday Cold air from the past few days retreats Sunny and warmer weekend Likely dry through the weekend of Oct. 26 Another quiet weekend is ahead. A sprawling cell of...
AWS InCommunities Fund supports local organizations and individuals in Caroline, Louisa, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties
Applicants submitted projects focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) Education, Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship, and Culture and Heritage initiatives.
Stafford man dies from injuries sustained in city workplace accident
Victim suffered severe trauma to his right leg and died at the scene.
LISTEN: Save Jane event in Market Square to raise awareness about child abuse
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Elizabeth McNally previews the event on Friday.
516 project helps to restore homes, spirits in Mayfield
Volunteers offered free home restoration services for neighborhood’s senior citizens.
PHOTOS: Pumpkin Island returns to Fredericksburg!
Pumpkins have again been placed on rocks in the Rappahannock River–the Riverside Drive view.
LISTEN: Women’s Colloquium coming to UMW on November 7th
Kimberly Young and Beth Williams talk about the 30th annual event on November 7th and the monthly coffee talks.
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