Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris says painting any mural involves layers of paint.
WATCH: Johnny P. Johnson mural–adding layers of paint
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Fredericksburg City school board adopts revised budget
Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget totals $59,129,452, with a Special Revenue (Grants) budget of $11,045,852 and a Capital Improvements Budget in the amount of $1,250,000.Â
VRE to eliminate youth fares, slightly increase cost for adult riders
Changes go into effect July 1.
Fredericksburg city crime report, June 20-25
Console caper at GameStop; apartment vandal hits rock bottom.
Lights, camera, infraction: Automated school zone speed enforcement coming to Fredericksburg
Devices in zones outside Hugh Mercer Elementary and James Monroe High School could be operational before end of the year and generate $900,000 in annual revenue for city.
PHOTOS: Big mural at James Monroe High School nearly finished
It’s been nearly a year in the making.
R-Board program aims to break the cycle of two-wheeled waste
Joint venture with Stafford Community Church has saved more than 75 bicycles from languishing in landfills.
When it comes to being his authentic self, Quinn Fontaine is playing for keeps
Trans author, artist returns to his hometown of Fredericksburg to share hope and humor.
Micah opening a cooling shelter on Saturday
It will be at Common Ground Meeting House (1915 Charles Street) 10 am – 4 pm.
‘Lots’ of contention as residents, developers and city staff weigh in on Mary’s Landing project
Residents voice continued concerns with 63-townhome project, which is considered ‘by-right’ and not subject to a special use permit.
Female vocalist Wills Elby Brass to achieve a new sound
The Fredericksburg-based brass ensemble will perform its 15th anniversary show on Friday at Market Square.
A freeing feeling: Fredericksburg celebrates Juneteenth
Event held Wednesday in Market Square drew prominent speakers, large crowd.
PHOTOS: Juneteenth in Fredericksburg
Market Square on June 19th.
WATCH: Juneteenth in Market Square
Some of the music from Juneteenth in Fredericksburg
WATCH: A mural comes together
Artist Bill Harris continues to move ahead with work on the Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street.
Vindman wins 7th District Democratic nomination; Anderson edges Hamilton in GOP primary
In November, incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will face Hung Cao, who won Tuesday’s GOP primary soundly.
Fredericksburg City crime report, June 18
Man feigns being a good samaritan before assaulting fellow motorist in need.
PHOTOS: A concert for you and your friends!
It’s the 39th year of Music on the Steps at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library downtown.
FFP exclusive: Q&A with Fredericksburg General Registrar Jessica B. Atkinson
Ahead of Tuesday’s primaries, Fredericksburg’s Director of Elections talks voter apathy and explains the unique challenges of being a small-town registrar.
PHOTOS: A mural begins to take shape
After fundraising by RappArts and months of planning, a beloved mural is being returned to Sophia Street.
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