Grandson Zeke was asleep, but Santa had an idea.
Stafford Grandparents Visit to Santa Goes Viral
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Free Lance-Star Radio Cluster Sold
The Free Lance-Star’s four station cluster reportedly purchased by Alpha Media.
Chamber Names “Top 10 of the Next Gen”
The recipients will be honored December 9 at Renato’s Restaurant in Fredericksburg.
Local Giving Opportunities for #GivingTuesday
In 2014 #GivingTuesday resulted in $46 million in charitable donations.
Traffic Hot Spots November 29 – December 5
VDOT Hot Spots for the Fredericksburg Region November 29 – December 5, 2015.
Chamber Honors John Neal, President of Union Bank & Trust
Neal was recognized for “for his exemplar service to the business community.”
Rikki’s Refuge Seeks Donations to Help with Influx of Cats
Rikki’s Refuge is hoping to raise about $7,500 to fund the care of dozens of newly rescued feral cats.
FRED Transit Announces Feeder Service Schedule Changes
All changes begin on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015.
Restaurant Inspections: Pueblos, Blue & Gray Brewing and More
Rappahannock Area Health District food service inspections.
Thanksgiving Week Calendar of Events
A pick of special events for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Fredericksburg’s Children’s Christmas Tree Lighting
Fredericksburg’s 2015 Children’s Christmas Tree Lighting is 4 – 6:30 p.m. November 28.
VRE Schedule Changes Begin November 30
Schedule changes effect both the Fredericksburg and Manassas lines.
Downtown Fredericksburg’s Small Business Saturday Specials
The complete list of specials.
One of My Favorite Thanksgiving Stories
It’s because of a woman named Sarah Hale that we have a national day of Thanksgiving.
Holiday Parades and Tree Lightings 2015
Welcome to our list of 2015 Holiday tree lightings and parades in the region.
Traffic Hot Spots November 22 – 28
Traffic alerts November 22 – 28, 2015, for Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline.
Coats Under a Bridge? Here Are Even Better Ways to Help Others
While the donations are sincere, gracious, and appreciated, you can help even more by donating to agencies working in the community.
Lights by Paul Wins Startup Weekend Honors
By Susan Larson
While 10By10 was awarded top prize by the judges at Startup Weekend Fredericksburg 3, Lights By Paul garnered three honors.
The audience raved about the “cutest gingerbread men ever,” and the lighted-holiday decoration business received the most votes to earn “Crowd Favorite.”
The coaches of Startup Weekend gave Glancy and his team the “Kumbaya Award” for working happiest together.
Fredericksburg Food Cooperative Seeks Members
By Christina Ferber. Photo of Valerie Setzer by Christina Ferber
Valerie Setzer has united with like-minded residents to form the Fredericksburg Food Cooperative.
“When I moved to the area in 2007, I couldn’t find a health food store with vegetarian food,” Setzer said. “After living in many other states that had food co-ops, I thought Fredericksburg needed one.”
#OptOutside On Black Friday
Join the growing number of people who are ditching the consumerism and crowds for fun outdoors. #OptOutside
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