Join University of Mary Washington Biology professors Joella Killian and Michael Killian exploring the river trails and canal path along the Rappahannock River from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, April 19.
Virginia Department of Transportation Press Release
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has closed the northbound right lane of Route 1 in Stafford County from the Falmouth Bridge to the intersection of Route 17 Business and Route 218 (Butler Road) for emergency repairs to a drainage structure beneath the road.
The right lane is expected to remain closed until midday. The left lane remains open, but motorists should anticipate delays on Route 1 northbound near the Stafford County and City of Fredericksburg line.
By Larry Faulkner
At Rocking the Chair furniture shop, extreme makeovers occur every day. This shop gives neglected furniture a new life and frequently a new purpose as well.
The shop’s artistic and creative process produces new, eclectic furniture and household accessories from old furniture and other items. These transformations rely heavily upon exceptional woodworking skills, excellent craftsmanship and a large dose of artistic talent.
By Susan Larson
The video brainchild of Melvin Brown of Video Mann Productions has traveled from Fredericksburg’s Market Square to thousands of viewers on network television and YouTube.
Compiled by Susan Larson
Weather reports call for a beautiful Easter weekend. Take advantage of these outdoor events. Click the hyperlinks for more details.
SATURDAY, April 19
Friends of the Rappahannock press release:
John Tippett, long time director of Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR), is stepping down from his position.
Tippett, who has lead the river advocacy group since 1995, has been in a multiyear battle with neurologic Lyme disease. He has decided to step away from his executive director duties to focus on finding effective treatment.
By Susan Larson
A recap of the top stories on Fredericksburg.Today for the week of April 13 – 19, 2014. Click on the hyperlinks to read the story.
Police and Fire
More than two dozen businesses and wellness practitioners in and around downtown Fredericksburg will roll out the red carpet May 4 – 10 for the inaugural Fredericksburg Spa & Wellness Week.
By Susan Larson
The University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development and the Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative are hosting two presentations and site visits to help businesses with promotion.
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials conducted restaurant inspections at the following Fredericksburg locations April 9 – 11, 2014.
A “critical violation” is one that “poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served.”
“In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations,” officials said on the Virginia Department of Health’s website.
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Is your list of “Things to Do” going nowhere because Life Keeps Getting in the Way?
By Susan Larson
UPDATE: April 28, 2014
Billy Withers’ answers have been added.
“Mr. Billy Withers, who is running unopposed for the council seat for Ward 2, was kind enough to deliver his answers to me today (April 24),” Paul Cymrot said in an email to me.
The following Fredericksburg area residents were remembered in obituaries by Covenant Funeral Service.
By Susan Larson
A Fredericksburg podiatrist has been sentenced for making a false declaration to a grand jury regarding her involvement in falsifying patient medical records.
Story and photos by Susan Larson
The Boutique at Caroline Street is in its third year of business in downtown Fredericksburg, and the high-end resale shop is celebrating a loyal following.
Here’s a list of events in Fredericksburg for the weekend of April 25 – 27, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for complete details. If you know of another event, please add it in the comments section below. Thank you!
FRIDAY, April 25
Kickshaw’s Downtown Market Just Dance Dance Off
7 p.m. at The Center for Faith and Leadership, 1514 College Ave., Fredericksburg.
Free.
Story and photos by Larry Faulkner
Downtown Fredericksburg has many hidden treasures worth seeking. Water Street Studio is one of those.
Up a flight of steps at 915 A Sophia St., then a hard right turn at the top leads you to a dynamic arts center created by a trio of equally dynamic artists.
By Brynn Boyer, UMW assistant director of media and public relations
Dianne Baker, associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Mary Washington, has been selected to receive a 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant. Baker will conduct research at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Oslo, Norway, beginning in January 2015.
National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis will join the Civil War Trust at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, for a major preservation announcement tied to the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness. The event will celebrate the successes of public-private partnerships in protecting and interpreting Civil War sites across the nation.
Story and photos by Larry Faulkner
Volunteers worked with Tree Fredericksburg on April 26. The nonprofit headed by Anne and Carl Little is dedicated to restoring the urban canopy in Fredericksburg. Since its founding in 2008, Tree Fredericksburg has planted and maintained some 3,500 trees in the city.
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