Appeal centers on nonprofit’s legal standing to contest demolition of structure at 204 Lewis St.
Still standing? Virginia Supreme Court to hear HFFI’s lawsuit against Fredericksburg City Council
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PHOTOS: Play (youth summer) Ball!
Opening weekend for the FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC.
PHOTOS: Frames from the Fourth of July
From signing the Declaration of Independence to experiencing colonial crafts, see what locals were up to on the Fourth.
WATCH: Declaration of Independence read downtown
On the 4th of July, the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Hugh Mercer Apothocary Shop on Caroline Street.
PHOTOS: New location, same patriotism to start the 4th in the City
Fallen Heroes 5 miler moved from downtown to James Monroe High School.
Downtown Greens receives grant for ‘community beautification’
Grant will cover planting of native plant species, installation of educational signage.
City seeking junior reporter for ‘Zip Trip’ TV segment
Series will spotlight Fredericksburg’s business, culture and events on July 25.
Youngkin appoints Fredericksburg businessman to UMW Board of Visitors
The governor also reappointed two other members to the governing body.
Long needled by zoning restrictions, tattooers hope to see city ink new ordinance
During a work session, councilors signaled an openness to removing 500-foot buffer between tattoo shops and residences.
Keeping us on pens and needles: Local tattoo artists have skin in the game
Event draws attention to tattooing as art and showcases local and national talent.
‘Wazee’ get their due at downtown Juneteenth celebration
Event hosted by FAM and longtime activist Eunice Haigler honored Black elders.
Micah working to meet needs during hot stretch this week
Some Micah churches are opening rotating indoor cooling spaces.
LISTEN: Former area theater teacher creates Shakespeare Garden
Fred Franklin has created the garden at his Fredericksburg home.
LISTEN: New court in Fredericksburg for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues
Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Elizabeth Humphries says the program will be in city General District Court.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Gaila Sims at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
In this episode, Gaila looks back on her time at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and looks ahead to her new book.
Matt Kelly running for Fredericksburg Ward 3 City Council seat
Longtime resident, former City Councilor will face Susanna Finn in November’s election.
BREAKING: All lanes of Interstate 95 closed near Central Park
Downed power lines caused road closure, outages in area.
WATCH: A walk in the woods at Downtown Greens
Downtown Greens in Fredericksburg is holding two nature walks at their Belman Road campus this month–a Twilight walk on June 27th and a morning walk on the 28th.
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans
Group’s chair said group was asked to leave while writing postcards supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
Sims, who championed historic projects, to leave Fredericksburg Area Museum
She’s working on a new book about racial issues and Fredericksburg and plans to teach college course this fall.
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