UMW’s Dr. Chris Kilmartin performs Crimes Against Nature on September 12, 2015.
One-Man Show to Benefit Grace Mann Fund
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Fredericksburg Region Traffic Alerts August 30 – September 5
August 30 – September 5 (2015) traffic alerts for Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, King George and Westmoreland.
3 Free Showings of “The Hunting Ground”
The documentary looks at the prevalence of sexual assault at American universities and the too common practice of seeking to silence victims in order to protect the school’s name.
Upstream Sewage Leak Closes Falmouth and Fredericksburg Parks
A sewage spill occurred upstream in Falls Run on August 24, 2015.
I-95 Overnight Lane Closures August 25, 26 in Fredericksburg
I-95 travelers are advised to use Route 1 to avoid delays.
Another Night of Lane Closures on I-95 in Fredericksburg
Southbound Interstate 95 traffic at Fredericksburg will be stopped intermittently overnight August 26 into the early morning hours of August 27, 2015.
Friends of the Rappahannock Voices Concern About Fracking
The intensive, industrial operation threatens the infrastructure and water supply of communities and surrounding areas, FOR said.
Person Struck, Killed on VRE Fredericksburg Line
Trains were delayed more than two hours Monday morning. The Fredericksburg Line will run an “S” schedule Monday afternoon.
Fredericksburg Churches Host World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation Service
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015.
Celebrating the Gardens of Gari Melchers Belmont
Cultural Resources Manager Beate Johnson has worked for 16 years to restore the gardens to the time of the Melchers.
Spotsylvania Teen Bitten by Shark in South Carolina
The boy was treated in and released from the emergency room the same day.
“Belmont Portrayed” to Honor 40th Anniversary of Gari Melchers Home and Studio
Entries for the 2016 juried exhibition will be accepted October 26 – November 20, 2015.
Fredericksburg Region Traffic Hot Spots August 23 – 29
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hot spots in the Fredericksburg region for August 23 – 29, 2015.
Heritage Trail Detour on Riverside Drive
The slope failure of the riverbank “is significant.” Doug Fawcett, director of public works.
Heritage Trail Slope Repair Update
Repair of the Heritage Trail riverbank slope failure along Riverside Drive should be complete near Labor Day.
Mine Road Detour at Benchmark Road Rail Crossing
CSX will be installing a new railroad crosssing from August 21 – 27, 2015.
River Road Closed August 20, 2015
Stafford County is installing a raised crosswalk on River Road between Pratt Park and Historic Port of Falmouth Park.
The Sad State of a Downtown Rose Garden
The Town Hall / Market House Rose Garden is falling through the cracks.
Update: Town Hall / Market Square Rose Garden Care
Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities has taken over care of the garden.
FAMCC Suspending Operations to Face Financial Troubles
The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center hopes to reopen after restructuring, the president and CEO said.
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