Seasoned educator returns to city, where she was a former teacher of the year at JMHS.
Brenda J. Russ appointed principal of Hugh Mercer Elementary School
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WATCH: Updating a historical location in Fredericksburg
Washington Heritage Museums is at work updating the Caretaker’s Lodge and the property around the Mary Washington Monument at 1500 Washington Ave. in Fredericksburg.
GALLERY: UMW holds its 35th annual Multicultural Fair
Hundreds turned out for the 35th annual University of Mary Washington Multicultural Fair on Saturday afternoon.
GALLERY: Hands Off protest in downtown Fredericksburg
Hundreds of protestors assembled for the “Hands Off” democracy event in Fredericksburg on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Determination–Potting 3,000 tree seedlings
Tree Fredericksbug came out in force at Old Mill Park to prepare the seedlings.
LISTEN: Colonial Faire @ Kenmore on Saturday
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview Colonial Faire at Historic Kenmore–Saturday 10-4.Â
WATCH: Day of Service on Friday for some JM students
The annual event honors and remembers Ceili Leahy who found ways to volunteer and also get others involved.
WATCH: The hardest working goats in the region!
The City is using goats to clear invasive species and perform landscaping on the hillside at Old Mill Park.
‘Staring into the abyss’: Fredericksburg officials pledge to fund schools despite challenges
City’s appropriation plan could lead to $3 million less in operating funds, at least initially.
WATCH: Happy Birthday Josh Hardy
Today would have been Josh Hardy’s 19th birthday.
Pilate program: Riverside resurrects classic musical with emphasis on relationships
Jesus Christ Superstar focuses on ‘journey,’ foil dynamic between Jesus and Judas.
LISTEN: Washington Heritage Museums matching gift until March 31st
Anne Darron and Chuck Fennell say the $100,000 match is part of their goal of upgrades at the Caretakers Lodge and Mary Washington Monument.
Potential for ‘localized depression’ shapes budget talks in Fredericksburg
City council plans to advertise an increase to real estate tax of six cents per $100 of assessed value.
WATCH: What Remains: Herstory
Fredericksburg Area Musuem program set for this Thursday.
B101.5 and Centennial Broadcasting announce $100,000 donation to local charities
Four local charities will receive $25,000 apiece as part of company’s ‘$100K Of Kindness’ initiative.
In Mayfield, residents worry that CSX’s priorities don’t track with their reality
Split-rail device is no longer near Cobblestone wall, but Mayfield residents are none too happy about new location.
UPDATED: ‘No direct threat’ to city schools after manhunt involving FBI
Police say that Fasihullah Safar, 16, who was spotted at James Monroe High School earlier this week, is in custody in New Jersey.
PHOTOS: Big turnout for Community Connections Expo
Information and connections made at the event sonsored by Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services (FAHASS) and the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care.
HFFI announces annual awards for historic preservation
The organization honored five people and two organizations for their work in historic preservation
Finn announces run for full Ward 3 city council term
Former chair of the Fredericksburg Planning Commission, appointed to city council on a temporary basis this spring, will run to represent Ward 3 for a full term this fall.
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