Xavier Richardson Day–“All I’m trying to do is give back what was given to me.”
WATCH: “Overwhelmed by outpouring of love for simply being obedient”
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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg honors Xavier Richardson
The president of the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation and the founder of the Partnership for Academic Excellence was honored on Saturday in the City.
WATCH: The war memorial downtown like you’ve never seen it
Historic Garden Week came to Fredericksburg on Tuesday.
Free virtual events help adults learn to spot the signs of adolescent substance abuse
A free virtual workshop will help parents and other adults who work with youth learn how to spot the signs of substance abuse by sleuthing in a teen’s bedroom.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg
Carolyn Helfrich and Karen Hedelt preview Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg on April 20th. “A Breath of Fresh Air.” It’s a tour of private and public gardens in downtown Fredericksburg.
70th annual Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show & Sale winners
Professional artists, novice artists and every type of artist in between were invited to display and sell their artwork in this once-a-year opportunity.
AUDIO: 7th annual blood and bone marrow registry drive on Saturday in honor of Caitlyn Brown
Debby Brown talks about Saturday’s Blood Drive in honor of her daughter. Make an appointment! Saturday at the Knights of Pythias Lodge from 10-4.
AUDIO: Empowerhouse/Empty Bowl
Kathy Anderson and Kathy Harrigan preview the Empty Bowl. The annual fundraiser is a drive-thru event on January 31st. Details at empowerhouseva.org
Welcome!
Mary Washington Healhcare welcomes the first babies of 2021
VIDEO: Hello 2021!
First daylight in Spotsylvania
VIDEO: Farewell 2020
The last daylight of 2020
AUDIO: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia: Polar Plunge
Special Olympics Virginia President Rick Jeffrey previews the 2021 virtual Polar Plunge.
AUDIO: Central Rappahannock Regional Library/Craig Graziano
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Craig Graziano talks about current happenings including the opening of Idea Space
VIDEO: City Council praises effort of reverse parade organizers
The Fredericksburg reverse Christmas Parade drew a crowd so big, many never made it to the parade before it had to shut down. City Council praised the effort to hold the event, while also hoping it can return downtown next year.
PHOTOS: Frosty 3-Miler and Reindeer Run in Stafford at the Rouse Center/Embrey Mill
The pandemic didn’t cancel fun and exercise on Saturday morning in Stafford
City statement on heavy traffic at reverse parade
The city statement says far more people than anticipated–and who usually attend the parade–came to view the Christmas Parade Saturday night.
PHOTOS: 2020 Fredericksburg Reverse Christmas Parade
40+ floats in the City Christmas Reverse parade
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania Reverse Christmas Parade @ Loriella Park
Hundreds of cars streamed thru Loriella Park on Saturday afternoon for the annual Spotsylvania Christmas Parade. It was a reverse parade in these COVID times.
Reverse Christmas Parade Saturday night in Fredericksburg
You will be in your car. Reverse parade begins at 5:30 Saturday night
Free virtual event helps adults learn to spot the signs of adolescent substance abuse
Virtual Hidden in Plain Sight allows parents and caregivers a unique virtual opportunity to look into a teen’s mock bedroom
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