The spring equinox, March 20, marks official first day of the season.
PHOTOS: Spring is on the way
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From wood to rock(steady), Larry Hinkle is building a creative life
Music and craftsmanship combine under the hands of Larry Hinkle.
LISTEN: 75th annual Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show & Sale
Marie Thomas and Jane Shelhorse with the Fredericksburg Woman’s Club preview the Fredericksburg Fire Arts Show and Sale.
PHOTOS: Locals tap resources at Community Connections Expo
Event at Fredericksburg Expo Center featured vendors, free haircuts.
UMW hosts ‘Braver Angels’ debate about the effect of social media on democracy
Debate featured a unique format designed to promote civic discourse.
On the Agenda, March 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
GALLERY: UMW Eagles move on to Elite Eight
Photo highlights of Saturday night’s win over Wisconsin-La Crosse.
PHOTOS: Kids’ Leprechaun Chase brings big cheers (and smiles!)
Big turnout for Arsenal Events Grand Slamrock races at Virginia Credit Union Stadium this morning.
Spotsylvania man arrested after allegedly boarding city school bus and assaulting staff member
Jordan Cromes, 32, faces several charges following Friday morning incident that culminated with his arrest outside JMHS.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Joy Crump (Cappuccino and pivot to public service at Anita’s Cafe)
This month, managing editor Joey LoMonaco sits down with Joy Crump, the longtime partner and head chef at Foode, who became the first Black woman elected to Fredericksburg’s City Council this past November.
WATCH: Fredericksburg fire protection rating improves to Class 2
The City of Fredericksburg has improved its fire protection rating, earning a Class 2 Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services Office.
Fredericksburg city councilors get first look at FY27 budget
A public hearing for the budget and real estate tax rate is scheduled for April 21.
UPDATED: Expect full stops overnight on U.S. 1 near Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg
Starting late Thursday, all traffic will be stopped up to 15 minutes at a time to remove signs at the intersection of Princess Anne Street and Hanson Avenue.
A community says goodbye: Remembering Thom Schiff’s musical legacy
Fredericksburg music scene mourns another loss.
Mother Mary: During Womens History Month we consider the Founding Mother
Authors, historians and scholars work to unravel Mary Washington’s complicated reputation.
St. Patrick’s Day drinks: Look beyond Guinness and Bailey’s
Move over green beer, Irish cocktails come in all hues.
FCPS names Obeng as new Chief Financial Officer
Most recently, Obeng served as finance director for Virginia’s Pamunkey Indian Tribe.
Overnight delays expected on Route 1 near Falmouth Bridge
Beginning Thursday VDOT crews will remove overhead signs as part of an ongoing safety project.
‘Make our community safer’: Three of Del. Joshua Cole’s bills are bound for Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk
One bill would use Fredericksburg as a model for gun buyback programs statewide.
On the Agenda, March 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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