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PHOTOS: Wreaths of Fredericksburg
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PHOTOS: Wee Christmas at Kenmore
Minitures in the Kenmore Visitor Center thru December 30th.
WATCH: Why the perfect coffee mug isn’t so simple
Kevin Rodrigue of LibertyTown says thoughtful design–from weight to handle to rim–is what turns a handmade mug into an everyday companion.
PHOTOS: Rooted in care–Tree Fredericksburg volunteers at work
Tree Fredericksburg volunteers were busy pruning, not planting, Monday at James Monroe High School.
WATCH: Window Wonderland winding down downtown
Time is running out for you to solve the riddles!
Stafford County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water as state has seen low rainfall
Last month was Stafford’s 25th-driest November on record over the past 131 years
Alumni Night strives to celebrate JM’s basketball history and inspire the future
James Monroe basketball coaches Chuck Ellis and Julian Bumbrey came up with the idea to hold a triple-header and honor the program’s storied past.
Local music champion leaves behind legacy of support, advocacy
Kathy Douberly was heavy hitter on local music scene.
PHOTOS: 55th Annual Historic Fredericksburg Candlelight Tour
See inside some of the sites featured on this year’s tour of Colonial Fredericksburg.
SPONSORED CONTENT: From donations to destinations: How Goodwill is driving Fredericksburg’s workforce future
In April 2026, Goodwill will launch the CareerPath Accelerator, an AI-powered platform designed to bridge gaps between job seekers, training providers, and employers.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg joins thousands nationwide in Wreaths Across America observance
Wreaths Across America was observed Saturday in Fredericksburg as part of roughly 5,600 ceremonies held nationwide.
LISTEN: Candlelight Tour has a history site focus this weekend
The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation’s 55th Christmas Candlelight Tour returns this weekend–Preservationist Danae Peckler and Board Member Debbie Pederson with a preview.
Second time not the charm for proposed Gateway Boulevard data center
Like in July, Planning Commission unanimously recommends disapproval of project.
Fredericksburg Food Co-Op launches Community Cash program
New program replaces Carrot Cash, which ran afoul of USDA’s equal protection provision.
LISTEN: FAMFaire this Saturday in Market Square
Stacy Combs with the Fredericksburg Area Museum previews the 10-4:30 event.
City schools name Brendon Albon as new chief academic officer
Veteran educator most recently served as assistant superintendent for the Virginia Department of Education.
City council votes to release $6 million in previously-held back funds
Also: red-light camera program gets final green light.
WATCH: Battle of Fredericksburg anniversary inspires special FAM program
Kylie Thomson with the Fredericksburg Area Museum will host a special program this Thursday—on the very date the Battle of Fredericksburg began in 1862—highlighting rarely seen Civil War artifacts and the stories they carry.
PHOTOS: City Public Works wows after Christmas Parade!
Making clean up cool again!
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg running community shines at 25th Blue & Gray Half
Nearly 300 runners powered thru Sunday’s 25th Blue and Gray Half Marathon in Fredericksburg–proof of what an incredible running community this is.
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