April is National Safe Digging Month—and a simple, free call can prevent serious trouble.
LISTEN: Digging soon? Call 811 first—It’s free and required
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Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: SAWs-Virginia project opens doors for Spotsylvania resident
Over just two days, SAWs-Virginia volunteers came together to build a life-changing ramp for a homeowner in rural Spotsylvania.
PHOTOS: Farmers Market season opens downtown
Early risers!–Fredericksburg Farmers Market season began on Saturday.
WATCH: Lost tombstone finds permanent home in Fredericksburg cemetery
A ceremony is planned Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Masonic Cemetery to place a long-lost tombstone for Elizabeth Spooner.
PHOTOS: Final prep for RAAI spring plant sale
Finishing touches–preparing thousands of vegetables, herbs, and flowers for Rappahannock Adult Activities annual plant sale, which begins Friday at 10 a.m. at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford.
LISTEN: Spring plant sale begins at Rappahannock Adult Activities Friday
Rappahannock Adult Activities kicks off its annual Spring Plant Sale Friday at 10 a.m. at its Kings Highway location in Stafford.
WATCH: Inspired since childhood, Betsy Mason now leads Fredericksburg Police
Betsy Mason has officially been sworn in as Police Chief in the City of Fredericksburg.
Area road work this week
Many highway work zones will be suspended through noon Tuesday, April 7, for the Easter holiday.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: Triad Expo connects seniors with safety resources at JM
The Triad Expo at James Monroe High School brought together law enforcement, community groups, and service organizations from across the region to connect with senior residents.
LISTEN: Free event connects seniors with safety resources
Law enforcement agencies in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg are hosting a free Senior Safety Expo this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at James Monroe High School.
WATCH: New exhibit explores Fredericksburg’s role in the Revolution
A new third-floor exhibit at the Fredericksburg Area Museum, “Witness to a Revolution: 250 Years of History,” explores Fredericksburg’s role in the American Revolution and how generations since have remembered and reflected on that legacy.
PHOTOS: Bluebells begin bloom at Historic Germanna
Virginia bluebells are starting to bloom at Historic Germanna in Orange County, with peak color expected by the end of the week along the Red Trail in Siegen Forest.
PHOTOS: Station 3 in Spotsylvania relocates to new, modern facility
Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management spent Monday relocating Station 3 from its former home on Partlow Road to a new facility–about a mile away– on Wallers Road. (Next to Arritt Park)
WATCH: Partlow station built to keep firefighters safer, healthier
There’s a new home base for first responders in Partlow.
WATCH: Happy 20th birthday Josh Hardy
Josh passed away in 2016 at ten years old from a rare form of cancer and complications from years of intense treatments.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Inclusive egg hunt at Belmont draws families from across the region
The Beeping Egg Hunt at Gari Melchers Home and Studio in Stafford drew a strong crowd on Sunday for its inclusive celebration, continuing a tradition inspired by similar activities once held by the Melchers on the grounds of Belmont.
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