Students wade into an outdoor classroom — with the Rappahannock as the teacher
Walker-Grant Middle School sixth graders go on a field trip to learn about the river and ecosystem.
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Spanberger honors teen violence victim’s parents with public awareness award
The parents of Baron ‘Deuce’ Braswell II started an annual run against teen violence nearly 20 years ago.
Open house Wednesday to discuss new King George data center project
Representative for developer says it wants to be ‘transparent’ and ‘collaborative’ with King George officials and community members.
Woodpeckers blank FredNats 1-0 in series opener
Fredericksburg starting pitcher Liam Sullivan struck out eight in five shutout innings of work.
School construction bill a target for potential veto override
Del. Cole: Governor’s budget amendments might not be reconciled during Wednesday’s session.
As home prices rise in the Fredericksburg region, demand decreases
Stafford County set a record with a median home price of $522,500, up more than 10% from 2023.
Fredericksburg Chamber hosts 33rd annual Awards Gala
Small and large business of the year, entrepreneurs and leadership recognized.
Stafford County crime reports April 8-12
Mailbox murderer, Facebook fraudsters on the loose.
WATCH: Johnny P. Johnson mural restoration to begin soon
Bill Harris painted the original 14×18 mural in 2018 in downtown Fredericksburg.
At Arbor Day celebration, Catlett honored for deep roots in community
City’s superintendent of schools recognized at 37th annual event.
Stafford County supervisors honor good Samaritan rescuers
Guillermo Shelton, a truck driver, and Austin Leonard, a construction worker, rescued the victim seconds before their car became engulfed by flames.
Spanberger honors teen violence victim’s parents with public awareness award
The parents of Baron ‘Deuce’ Braswell II started an annual run against teen violence nearly 20 years ago.
Open house Wednesday to discuss new King George data center project
Representative for developer says it wants to be ‘transparent’ and ‘collaborative’ with King George officials and community members.
Woodpeckers blank FredNats 1-0 in series opener
Fredericksburg starting pitcher Liam Sullivan struck out eight in five shutout innings of work.
School construction bill a target for potential veto override
Del. Cole: Governor’s budget amendments might not be reconciled during Wednesday’s session.
As home prices rise in the Fredericksburg region, demand decreases
Stafford County set a record with a median home price of $522,500, up more than 10% from 2023.
Fredericksburg Chamber hosts 33rd annual Awards Gala
Small and large business of the year, entrepreneurs and leadership recognized.
Ceili Leahy’s memory serves to inspire James Monroe seniors
More than 150 students volunteered at 11 different service projects throughout the city.
King George to hire Smolnik as new county administrator
Smolnik is currently the director of economic development in New Kent County.
FredNats drop series finale, split week with Hillcats
Fredericksburg (6-3) returns home for a six-game series against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers starting Tuesday.
Eubank gets in on the act for new Riverside production
Pit orchestra director takes a leading role in ‘They’re Playing Our Song,” which runs until May 12.
Ambulance donated to Stafford school program
Ambulance to support practical application, CHAMP Center curriculum.
Photo gallery: UMW Multicultural Fair
See photos from Saturday’s event on the UMW campus in Fredericksburg.
FredNats get first loss; double header today against Hillcats
Team ultimately falls to Lynchburg 12-7, Friday night.
Re-painting iconic Purina tower is EDA’s newest pet project
Owner Garrett Green plans to start painting — with tweaked color scheme — in May.
At Arbor Day celebration, Catlett honored for deep roots in community
City’s superintendent of schools recognized at 37th annual event.
Stafford County supervisors honor good Samaritan rescuers
Guillermo Shelton, a truck driver, and Austin Leonard, a construction worker, rescued the victim seconds before their car became engulfed by flames.
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LISTEN: Virginia Community Food Connections
Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about the SNAP/match program at the local farmers markets.
Operation Lake Life in Orange
Orange Sheriff’s Office says they’ll be patrolling the 522 corridor.
WATCH: Central Rappahannock Regional Library getting ready to launch a Seed Library
The launch is Earth Day, April 22nd at the Downtown Library on Caroline Street.
Earth Day trash to art contest & Potomac River beach clean-up
This Saturday at Caledon State Park in King George
WATCH: Johnny P. Johnson mural restoration to begin soon
Bill Harris painted the original 14×18 mural in 2018 in downtown Fredericksburg.
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