The schedule of activities for Fredericksburg’s 2015 Fourth of July Heritage Festival.
Fourth of July 2015 in Fredericksburg
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Local Live Music Picks for July 1 – 7
Live music in the Fredericksburg area, July 1 – 7, 2015.
Spotsylvania Courthouse Village Summer Performances 2015
Live! at the Pavilion summer series calendar for 2015.
FoodE on the Radio April 20
FoodE co-owners (L to R) Joy Crump and Beth Black will be interviewed on WFVA’s “Town Talk” April 20, 2015.
Capital Ale House Roof Collapses Into Dining Room
The structure failed as heavy rain was passing through the area. [Photos]
Fredericksburg Region Traffic Alerts June 29 – July 4
VDOT Hot Spots for the Fredericksburg Region June 28 – July 4, 2015
“Fredericksburg Loves Charleston” T-Shirts Help With Funeral Expenses
All proceeds benefit the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund.
Stars & Stripes Spectacular and More Weekend Fun
Six local events for the weekend of June 26 – 28, 2015.
Stars and Stripes Spectacular Fireworks Rescheduled for Sunday Night
Gates open at 7 p.m. The fireworks will begin at about 9 p.m.
What You’re Saying About the Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Ruling
We asked for your opinion of the ruling, and here’s what you’ve said.
Did You or Someone You Know Encounter This Rabid Cat?
Anyone who had contact with this cat, or any wild or pet animal behaving strangely should be evaluated for exposure to rabies.
Stars and Stripes Spectacular Weather Plan
Spotsylvania Stars and Stripes Spectacular 2015 is a rain or shine event, but plans are in place for bad weather.
Severe Weather, Flash Floods Possible June 27
Rain expected all day Saturday, June 27, 2015.
Helping Nonprofits Perfect Their Pitch for The Community Give
Two local businessmen came up with an idea to help nonprofits ahead of The Community Give.
Stray Cat Bite in Spotsylvania is Positive for Rabies
Precautions you should take for your family and your pets.
Community Foundation Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
The Community Foundation’s current grant cycle is offering money from four funds.
Fredericksburg Center of Virginia’s Medicaid Expansion Battle
By Susan Larson
Gov. Terry McAuliffe will bring his push for Medicaid expansion in Virginia to Fredericksburg today, home turf of House Speaker Bill Howell (R-Stafford), the state legislator leading the fight against it.
On Thursday, House Republicans unsuccessfully pushed for a special session to deal with the issue, which currently is part of Howell’s proposed budget. A special session would have removed the issue from the budget.
NFL Legends Host Football Camp for Spotsylvania Youth
More than 700 Spotsylvania youth will participate in this year’s NFL Legends Football Camp.
Solar Energy Information Meeting May 19 in Fredericksburg
The meeting is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Climate, Environment and Readiness (CLEAR) Plan.
Chatham Bridge Weight Limits Set to Protect Structure
By Susan Larson
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be posting new weight limit signs for Chatham Bridge, where Rt. 3 crosses the Rappahannock River between downtown Fredericksburg and Stafford County near Chatham Manor.
A scheduled annual inspection of the bridge found continued deterioration of the bridge’s main steel beams, VDOT said.
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