Fredericksburg crews have posted No Parking signs downtown, clearing the way for Saturday evening’s Christmas Parade.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg locks in Christmas Parade setup with route restrictions
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Fredericksburg Police: Gift card scam reports increasing
Police and Adult Protective Services say scammers are using high-pressure tactics to steal money and personal information from seniors.
LISTEN: A Fredericksburg tradition hits 40–Rappahannock Rotary’s Pancake Feast
Rappahannock Rotary’s John Coker and Roy Strohl reflect on four decades of December pancakes—a tradition that almost wasn’t pancakes at all.
Hydroplane, not hit-and-run, blamed for Spotsy I-95 crash
State Police say one person has now died.
PHOTOS: Inside Toyland–A community gears up to help 900 neighbors
The Salvation Army is urging donors to return Angel Tree tags and gifts by Monday as Toyland fills with items for children, teens and seniors.
WATCH: Salvation Army reports sharp holiday need as 900 seek help
As the Angel Tree deadline approaches, the Salvation Army is calling for immediate donations—especially clothing for babies ages 0–24 months.
White pickup sought after chain-reaction wreck on I-95 in Spotsylvania
A press release from Virginia State Police says an unidentified white pickup hit a Nissan Kicks, sparking a crash that injured occupants in two vehicles.
PHOTOS: Fresh harvest pushes nonprofit farm’s yearly total past 35,600 pounds
Rappahannock Education Farm’s steady harvest continues to supply thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables to community partners.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia
WATCH: A forest in fast-forward
A sunrise time-lapse shows the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club unloading nearly 500 Christmas trees before most people finish their first coffee.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank says residents can come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions, no ID required—just a few quick questions to help staff serve everyone.
PHOTOS: Small Business Saturday downtown
A bright, cold Saturday drew a strong turnout downtown as residents shopped local and supported Fredericksburg’s small businesses.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Host Lions Club launches annual Christmas tree sale
Volunteers unloaded a truckload of trees at dawn, launching a fundraiser that helps provide screenings, school supplies, scholarships and more.
WATCH: PonShop and River Rock make the case for shopping local
Two downtown Fredericksburg business owners say shopping small creates a personal connection that sets the experience apart from big-box or online retailers.
PHOTOS: Behind the scenes of Whittingham’s Christmas windows
Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows in downtown Fredericksburg were months in the making—an idea sparked over the summer and carried out with meticulous planning.
WATCH: Downtown owners make the case for shopping local
Two longtime downtown business owners explain how shoppers directly contribute to a stronger, more vibrant local community.
WATCH: The making of Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows downtown
Whittingham’s annual Christmas windows were unveiled Thanksgiving night at 1021 Caroline Street, drawing bundled-up crowds for a Fredericksburg holiday tradition that will remain on display through December.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg crowds turn out for annual Whittingham window reveal
Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows were unveiled at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving night at 1021 Caroline Street, marking the return of a long-running Fredericksburg holiday tradition.
LISTEN: Holiday food safety: clean kitchens, thermometers and smart leftovers
Salma Khalifa with the Rappahannock Area Health District says simple kitchen habits—from good cleaning practices to proper cooking temperatures—can significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illness during the holidays.
Away from the public eye, Whittingham’s Christmas windows are being created!
It’s a Fredericksburg tradition–the Christmas windows are seen for the first time on Thanksgiving night at 6pm.
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