A look back at 2025–From big moments to quiet ones.
PHOTOS: Scenes from a year in the region
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PHOTOS: Wreaths of Fredericksburg
Merry Christmas!
PHOTOS: Gingerbread at Ferry Farm!
39th annual Ginger Bread Exhibit.
PHOTOS: Wee Christmas at Kenmore
Minitures in the Kenmore Visitor Center thru December 30th.
WATCH: Window Wonderland winding down downtown
Time is running out for you to solve the riddles!
Fredericksburg Food Co-Op launches Community Cash program
New program replaces Carrot Cash, which ran afoul of USDA’s equal protection provision.
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.
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: 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.
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.
LISTEN: Window Wonderland underway in Fredericksburg
Quill the epic poet is back to unveil his Christmas riddles and arm you with the tricks you’ll need to crack the contest wide open.
LISTEN: FXBG Pottery Throwdown moves to fall with Hurkamp Park event on Saturday
Hurkamp Park will turn into a hub of clay and creativity this Saturday for the annual FXBG Pottery Throwdown.
LISTEN: Deadline nears for Allen & Allen Hometown Hero nominations
The deadline to nominate someone for Allen and Allen’s annual Hometown Hero program is Friday at midnight, and David Williams says nominees should be everyday people making a positive difference in their communities.
Area school supply drives kick off Saturday with annual Caroline’s Promise event
Operation Heroes is also hosting a large school supply drive, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
WATCH: More information for the Johnny Johnson mural
A plaque has been added to the mural on the corner of William and Sophia streets downtown.
LISTEN: Stafford’s Tug Coker returns to Riverside as Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird”
The Stafford High graduate has been in “The Office” and Magic/Bird.
WATCH: Love Scrub returns to Hurkamp Park on May 4th
Chip Taylor says the 10-2 event is rewarding and exhausting.
LISTEN: Spring break at the library
Many are on spring break this week–Sarah Smethurst and Craig Graziano with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library say they’ve got things for your family to do!
Quite a catch: Moss’ appearance at Legend’s Grille to benefit Spotsylvania Special Games
Former NFL star wide receiver will sign autographs and take photos with fans from 1-2 p.m. at Legend’s Grille in Spotsylvania for a good cause.
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