Hundreds of protestors assembled for the “Hands Off” democracy event in Fredericksburg on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale underway
10-4 weekdays, 9-noon on Saturdays at 750 Kings Highway.

LISTEN: CRRL-Con is back!
Sarah Smethurst and Craig Graziano with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library preview the 11th annual CRRL-Con on April 12, 12-4 at the Howell branch library.Â

Panelists to women with political ambitions: ‘Don’t count yourself out’
Second-annual Women in Politics panel at UMW stresses importance of mentorship, resilience.

Micah Ministries to honor local leaders at annual MLK memorial service
Shiloh Old Site to host community service on April 4 commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Where memory falters, program at Gari Melchers pictures new connections
Local museum’s ‘Picturing New Connections” program serves those with degenerative memory loss diseases through art and community.

Community Connections Expo returns to offer essential services to those in need
Event offering haircuts, health screenings, clothing distribution and access to food will be held March 18.
PHOTO GALLERY: Coldest Night of the Year
Fredericksburg turns out for homelessness awareness fundraiser.

Stafford County highlights Black history with heritage trail
From baseball to ‘Box’ Brown, trail features 23 stops and spans 300 years of Stafford’s Black history.

‘If we don’t tell their stories, who will?’ Hidden Histories sheds light on Black landmarks
Tour offered a peek into the historically complicated relationship between African Americans and downtown Fredericksburg.

WATCH: Walking to make a difference locally
The third annual Coldest Night of the Year walk/fundraiser for Micah Ecumenical Ministries fast approaches.

Celebrate Black History Month in the Fredericksburg region
February events highlight culture, creativity and contributions of African Americans.

LISTEN: Special OIympics Virginia Polar Plunge this weekend in Virginia Beach
Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomason and Stafford’s Shane Sears talk about the plunge and the raising money for the organization.

Hiss and tell: The Possum-bilities are endless at local gift shop fundraiser
Downtown Fredericksburg gift shop will hold its third-annual Hissing Booth event on Feb. 9.

Groups hold energetic conversation on data centers in Fredericksburg
Panel at Dorothy Hart included environmentalists, data center developers and Mayor Kerry Devine.

Great Lives lecture series begins 22nd season
UMW’s biographical lecture series features authors and the stories behind their work.

‘We are not complacent’: Speakers at NAACP prayer breakfast pledge urgency
Event honoring the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. attracted a crowd of nearly 500 people to the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
GALLERY: Fredericksburg NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. Player Breakfast

Marchers to city’s MLK Jr. Bridge determined to stay engaged in ‘continuous struggle’
Approximately 40 people marched from the Bragg Hill Family Life Center in Fredericksburg to the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge on Monday to discuss social issues.

Governor orders flags to be flown at full staff for inauguration
Flags are to be lowered again on Tuesday in honor of former President Carter.