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WATCH: River Crossing Parkway Study Open House this Wednesday
FAMPO Administrator Ian Ollis talks about a potential river crossing bridge and parkway west of I-95, across the Rappahannock River. An Open House is planned March 20th at the VDOT Auditorium at 86 Deacon Road in Stafford from 5-7.
PHOTOS: Auditioning for the Virginia Renaissance Faire
Huzzah! Auditions were held Saturday afternoon for new cast members for the Virginia Renaissance Faire at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in downtown Fredericksburg.
Photo gallery: Leprechaun Chase 1/2 miler at Virginia Credit Union Stadium
Three St. Patrick’s Day-themed races were held Saturday morning at the home of the FredNats.
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Allison Ellis and Ann Waters preview some April events–Colonial Fair on April 6 at Kenmore, Dog Days at Ferry Farm on April 13, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day on April 14. Also we talk about baking bread in colonial times.
Community Connections Expo is this Tuesday
Event organizers say this is a first for the region. They hope it becomes an annual event.
Mild today but trending cooler for the week
Get outside..enjoy the spring temps while they last!
Reopened! VDOT project on Brock Road finished
The original completion date was March 25
WATCH: Grand Slamrock 5K in 30 seconds
The race finished Saturday morning in the outfield of Virginia Credit Union Stadium
Marine Corps Base Quantico Training Advisory
March 16 – March 29
LISTEN: Fredericksburg has a Ski Club!
Join us as we dive into the world of the Fredericksburg Ski Club. Founded in the 70’s, this club is on a mission to recruit a new generation of snow sport enthusiasts. Discover how you can get involved and get a sneak peak at their thrilling summer plans.
LISTEN: Drunk driving a major concern this weekend
The head of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says St. Patrick’s Day rivals New Year’s for drunk driving incidents. Kurt Erickson extra police will be out. For some, the Sober Ride program is an option.
If you’re traveling around the Richmond area this weekend, you could encounter delays
Weather permitting, the second weekend closure is scheduled for Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m. through Monday, March 18 at 6 a.m. The northbound and southbound travel lanes of I-95 at mile marker 74 will be reduced to one lane in each direction continuously.
VIDEO: Partners in Preparation/Virginia Department of Emergency Management meets with local officials
Wednesday, in VDEM’s Region 2 in Culpeper, local elected officials and responders from various departments met to practice recovery planning together to be prepared and make connections.
Haymarket home destroyed when vegetation around the structure catches fire
Fire officials say dry leaves and grass can become a hazard
LISTEN: Virginia Renaissance Faire auditions this Saturday
No appointment necessary. Time: 1:30, 2:30, & 3:00
Location: Central Rappahannock Regional Library. 1201 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, Va.
Cold water concerns
The National Weather Service office in Sterling says this time of year, it’s important to consider water temperature for water recreational activities.
Some temporary changes along Mills Drive in Spotsy as the project winds down
VDOT says there is now a temporary traffic pattern on Route 17 (Mills Drive) in Spotsylvania to cross the bridge over I-95.
WATCH: Community Connections preview
The Expo seeks to connect those in need with free community resources in the Fredericksburg area. It’s March 19 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
Another warm day!
Forecasters say we’ll see much cooler weather next week
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