From baseball to ‘Box’ Brown, trail features 23 stops and spans 300 years of Stafford’s Black history.
Stafford County highlights Black history with heritage trail
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‘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.
LISTEN: REC with storm prep ideas
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s Casey Hollins talks about what you’ll need around the house if the storm hits.
Act-Enough’s Kwanzaa celebration comes with streamers
Local nonprofit celebrating weeklong holiday with series of speakers discussing Kwanzaa’s principles.
LISTEN: Make plans for staying safe this week
Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program talks about making safe and smart plans during the New Years holiday.
Christmas Eve 2024
Goshen Baptist in Spotsylvania one of many candlelight services around the region.
PHOTOS: Christmas 2024
Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery.
PHOTOS: Audubon Bird Count in Orange County
Historic Germanna hosted a Christmas bird walk/Audubon annual Christmas Bird Count at Historic Salubria in Orange County on Saturday.
LISTEN: Books for Christmas gifts
Darcie Caswell and Pamela Smith with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library talk about why books can be powerful Christmas gifts.
More than a Faire turnout: FAM market spreads holiday cheer
More than 3,000 people attended the authentic German-style market held in downtown’s Market Square.
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