Many face washes and body scrubs contain tiny plastic spheres that are going down the drain and into our waterways.
Help the Rappahannock. Don’t Use Products with Microbeads.
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Fredericksburg Region Traffic Alerts August 9 – 13
August 9 – 15, 2015, traffic alerts for Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George and Caroline.
Fredericksburg Region Traffic Alerts July 26 – August 1
Traffic hot spots for the Fredericksburg region July 26 through August 1, 2015.
Fredericksburg Region Traffic Alerts August 2 – 8
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hot Spots for the Fredericksburg region August 2 – 8, 2015.
Special Travel Alert
(New) Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; crews will be inspecting signal structures at various intersections in Stafford and Spotsylvania. Motorists should expect lane closures and brief delays in the mobile work zone.
When is this year’s back-to-school sales tax holiday?
Three sales tax holidays have been combined into one three-day period for 2015.
Program: 14 Culinary Herbs Everyone Should Know
Master Gardener Ann Gorrell will define the herbs, provide a little history of each, then describe how to grow use them for cooking.
Earn Fruits and Vegetables for Summer Reading
One summer reading prize is a $5 coupon to use at local farmers markets.
Crowd Chants U-S-A, U-S-A, as Confederate Flag is Retired from S.C. Statehouse
Video of the flag’s removal and local debate.
Where’s the best hot dog in the Fredericksburg area?
You have until 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, to vote!
Help Find Maxwell
Maxwell ran away the same day he was adopted.
Local Equestrian, U.S. Pony Clubs Featured on Radio
Gegi Winslett will be a guest on “Town Talk” on Thursday, July 23, 2015.
Hawks, Owls and Vultures at Your Library, Courtesy of the Wildlife Center of Virginia
Learn more about The Wildlife Center of Virginia on “Town Talk” on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.
Protect Yourself from the Heat
A heat advisory is in effect for the Fredericksburg area from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2015.
Don’t Let Your Dog Become a July 4th Statistic
The Fourth of July is downright terrifying for many dogs.
VDOT Fredericksburg Region Traffic Hot Spots July 19 – 25
Traveler alerts July 19 – 25, 2015, in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline and King George.
Noise Harassment Scheduled to Scare Flock of Vultures from City
Residents in the area should secure their dogs, as many are terrified of fireworks, according to the Humane Society of the United States.
Energy Saving Tips and Rebates from Va. Dominion Power
“Simple actions at home can help homeowners make significant reductions in their energy consumption, resulting in lower bills.”
Dominion Virginia Power Warns of Phone Scam
Don’t fall for threats of disconnection of service in exchange for immediate payment, Dominion Virginia Power said.
Mary Washington House Sign Returned
It seems public outcry on social media motivated the taker to return the sign.
149th Memorial Day Observance at Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery
Photo Gallery: The Ladies’ Memorial Association of Fredericksburg continued their commitment to honor the Confederate soldiers buried in their cemetery.
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