Stafford’s biggest block party is back Tuesday night — We get a preview from Sgt. Steven Curtis with the Sheriff’s Office.
LISTEN: National Night Out Tuesday in Stafford
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PHOTOS: Books (and authors) galore!
Downtown Fredericksburg saw big crowds Saturday for the Rappahannock Independent Book Festival at Riverfront Park.
GALLERY: Art Attack 2025
Artists set up outside along Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg for annual public arts celebration.
PHOTOS: Pink rules Fredericksburg at annual breast cancer walk
Hundreds of walkers came together Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer care at Mary Washington Hospital.
PHOTOS: Generous donations replenish Treasure House at Massaponax High
A community-wide effort filled Treasure House at Massaponax High School, with supplies gathered by social workers, volunteers, and the Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness drive.
PHOTOS: Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness wraps up on Saturday
Every donation collected goes straight to lifting up local students through Treasure House.
WATCH: One more day of Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness in Spotsy
It’s the last chance to Rock Out Knock Out Homelessnes–Saturday— in Spotsylvania—8 to 4 at the Southpoint Walmart, helping Treasure House support county students.
Hoop it up: Basketball players take to the court to raise money for Caroline Thanksgiving program
Event will be held Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Caroline Community Services Center gymnasium.
LISTEN: Art Attack this Saturday downtown
Bill Harris, Gabe Pons, and Simon Watts preview Saturday’s Art Attack, when downtown Fredericksburg becomes a live, open-air studio for local artists from 10 to 4.
LISTEN: Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness in Spotsy
Spotsylvania Schools will host the annual Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness drive Oct. 3–4 at the Southpoint Walmart to collect essential items for families served by the Treasure House at Massaponax High School.
WATCH: Market Square to host annual ‘Save Jane’ awareness event on Friday
Each year Save Jane reminds the community that behind every statistic is a child–this year’s observance takes place Friday at Market Square beginning at noon.
PHOTOS: Ice cream and conversations with Sheriff Harris in Spotsy
Sheriff Roger Harris and the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office gathered with the community at Jimmy T’s in Breezewood Centre Tuesday night for Ice Cream with the Sheriff.
Despite weather, Todd’s legacy shines through at 50th Black Arts Festival
Event included a celebration in Fredericksburg’s Market Square on Friday and a church service on Sunday.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Fredericksburg Fashion Week kicks off
Fashion Week celebrates proclamation, Goodwill partnership, new show launch and a lineup of exciting events
LISTEN: Monthly jazz concert series kicks off Friday at Seacobeck Hall
Jazz concert series returns to UMW’s Seacobeck Hall this Friday, launching its third season with live performances and a spotlight on local nonprofit FAILSAFE-ERA.
Building a culture: Parrish bubbling with anticipation ahead of first Fermentation Fest
Pickles, beer, kimchi and kombucha highlight new festival.
LISTEN: Save Jane on October 3rd
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center’s annual Save Jane event on October 3 will feature over 11,000 “Jane Doe” and “John Doe” names read aloud to reflect the number of reported child abuse cases in the region.
LISTEN: Don’t miss your spot in the Fredericksburg Christmas parade
Courtney Mersiowsky with City Parks, Recreation and Events says the deadline to sign up for the Fredericksburg Christmas Parade is October 17—or sooner if spots fill up.
PHOTOS: Austen’s Communitas 5k Walk for Brain Aneurysm Awareness
Fredericksburg was the setting Saturday morning for a walk remembering Austen Dunn and supporting brain aneurysm research and awareness.
WATCH: Event raises awareness for Brain Aneurysm Foundation in memory of Austen Dunn
Event over the weekend in Fredericksburg remembered Austen Dunn and highlighted the dangers of brain aneurysms.
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