These hours for the public buildings of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park will remain in effect until further notice.
Updated Operating Hours at National Military Park
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FAM Announces Return of Evening with An Expert Series
This year’s series, “Evening with an Expert: Our Community’s Diversity” will celebrate Fredericksburg’s diversity while examining how we can create a more inclusive future.
Pet Adoption Process Enhanced by New Animal Shelter
Stafford’s new state-of-the-art animal shelter opened almost five months ago, and its meaningful impact is already being felt at the shelter and in the lives of Stafford’s homeless animals.
FAM Announces Veterans Day Programming
To celebrate Veteran’s Day and the centennial anniversary of Armistice Day, the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) will host a tour of its exhibition, World Aflame: A Hometown in Two World Wars.
The Fredericksburg Area Museum Announces Second Saturdays at the Museum
Thrill-seekers of all ages are welcome to learn about the history of Fredericksburg’s Soap Box Derby and participate in their very own race.
Vigil for Tree of Life
Join Beth Sholom Temple for a vigil in remembrance of those lives so tragically taken at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA.
FAM Announces Community Scanning Day for Upcoming Publication
FAM is excited to announce their involvement in an upcoming publication, “Fredericksburg Memories: A Pictorial History of the 1800s through the 1930s”
Suspect Arrested After Striking Ten Vehicles at Stafford Marketplace
Suspect struck ten vehicles and climbed onto the roof of a Five Guys restaurant where he hid in an air conditioning unit.
Virginia Students Top Nation on SAT
Virginia’s 2018 public high school seniors outperformed their national peers in language arts and mathematics on the recently revamped SAT.
Virginia Bourbon Takes Home Gold at 2018 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition
Two spirits from A. Smith Bowman Distillery won medals at the eighth annual New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (NYWSC)
Virginia Students Outscore Nation on ACT
Virginia public school students outperformed their peers nationwide by significant margins on the ACT college-admissions this year.
Area’s Newest Condo Project Will Not House People
This fall Spotsylvania County’s Dominion Raceway and Entertainment will begin the pre construction phase of their multi tiered project as they plan and pre sell the new Dominion Luxury Garage Condos.
Two Organizations Honored at Annual SPQA Forum
The SPQA program bestowed significant awards on the Prince William County Service Authority and the Federal Facilities Division.
Tropical Storm Michael Storm-Related Deaths in VA
Confirmed drownings and storm-related deaths in Charlotte County, Pittsylvania County, Hanover County, and the city of Danville.
Library launches new Librarypoint.org website
The update is designed to streamline virtual library visits while still enabling discovery of the library’s events, services, and collection.
Statement on Consideration of Fones Cliffs Violations by Attorney General
FOR is pleased to share the news that the Virginia Office of the Attorney General is joining the discussion on enforcement of violations by Fones Cliffs’ developer, Virginia True Corporation.FOR is pleased to share
Warner Meets with Nominee to Head National Park Service
Discussed bipartisan legislation to address $12 billion NPS maintenance backlog, including more than $1 billion in Va. alone.
Rappahannock Area Health District Offers Free Flu Shots at State Fair
The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock Area Health District will offer free flu shots on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m.
Rappahannock Choral Society Auditions Rescheduled
Audition opportunities initially scheduled by the Rappahannock Choral Society (RCS) which had to be postponed due to severe inclement weather which occurred on Monday, September 17th have been rescheduled for Monday, September 24th , starting at 6:15 PM. Note:...
SBA Announces FY 2018 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Awards
The SBA announced that $18 million in funding has been awarded to support export growth among U.S. small businesses.
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