Artist Bill Harris describes the beginning of his work.
WATCH: Painting begins on the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street
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GALLERY: Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Credit Union Stadium
Planning District 16 held its annual Juneteenth event Saturday, celebrating the end of slavery in the United States.
WATCH: The forgotten Second Battle of Fredericksburg
May 3, 1863. Why don’t we talk more about the Second Battle of Fredericksburg?
PHOTOS: Talking and walking history with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
History at Sunset looked at the Second Battle of Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Up early to set up the FXBG Pottery Throwdown
Most potters began four hours before the event started on Saturday morning in Market Square.
Late ‘powerhouse’ to be honored at area Juneteenth celebration
Before Forrest Parker Jr. died in January, he left a legacy of community service in the Fredericksburg region.
Clean and Green Commission issues sustainability awards
This year, 31 businesses received the honor, which takes into account environmentally-friendly practices.
LISTEN: FXBG Pottery Throwdown Saturday downtown
Scarlett Pons at The PONSHOP and D.D. Lecky at LibertyTown Arts Workshop have teamed up to organize the 10-5 event at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Bringing back a mural in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris has begun to restore the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in Fredericksburg.
Watch: Preparations underway for re-painting the Johnny P. Johnson mural
RappArts has been raising money to restore the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
Updated: Charges dropped for nine UMW student protesters
Students faced misdemeanor trespassing charges related to arrests at Jefferson Square encampment on April 27.
Unveiling of cell phone ban creates buzz at Fredericksburg City School Board meeting
FCPS published information about proposed changes to policy for first time on Monday night.
WATCH: Painting complete on iconic tower in downtown Fredericksburg
Drone video reveals the finished project at the tower on Charles Street.
Learn about Fredericksburg when Lafayette visited in 1824
Library hosts event that looks back at city in 19th century.
WATCH: Up-close on the former Purina Tower
After a week of moving and adjusting the lift and painting in the sun and wind, Gabe Pons and Pete Morelewicz are nearly finished their work on the former Purina Tower building on Charles Street.
PHOTOS: Wrapping up work on a Fredericksburg landmark
Gabe Pons and Pete Morelewicz are finishing up the lettering–70 feet up– on the former Purina Tower on Charles Street.
PHOTOS: Running for (and with) the animals
Big turnout Sunday morning downtown for the annual Fredericksburg SPCA 5k Rescue Run.
In Afghanistan, old forces threaten girls’ education. She represents a new school of thought.
After fleeing Kabul as a refugee, Nargis Zadran found a home in Stafford and a purpose with the nonprofit Educate Girls Now.
WATCH: (Update)- River Rock Outfitter wins national award
From River Rock: We won the Grassroots Specialty Outdoor Award for Community Support.
Out and About: FAM exhibit shines light on area’s LGBTQ+ community
Exhibit is a multisensory walk through the histories, challenges and joys of the queer community in the Fredericksburg region.
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