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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.
PHOTOS: Tradition! Rappahannock Rotary’s 40th annivesary Pancake Feast
Rappahannock Rotary’s annual event the day of the Christmas Parade at Fredericksburg Baptist Church.
‘It won’t be moved’: Otitigbe, Sims show progress on auction block memorial
Memorial to include timeline, bricks honoring the names of enslaved persons sold there.
PHOTOS: Reserved!
Early Saturday morning chairs already along the Christmas parade route in downtown Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Some things to know before Saturday’s Fredericksburg Christmas parade
Fredericksburg is reminding visitors that parking restrictions, safe viewing areas, and advanced planning are critical for handling Saturday’s Christmas Parade crowds.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg locks in Christmas Parade setup with route restrictions
Fredericksburg crews have posted No Parking signs downtown, clearing the way for Saturday evening’s Christmas Parade.
Fredericksburg Police: Gift card scam reports increasing
Police and Adult Protective Services say scammers are using high-pressure tactics to steal money and personal information from seniors.
LISTEN: A Fredericksburg tradition hits 40–Rappahannock Rotary’s Pancake Feast
Rappahannock Rotary’s John Coker and Roy Strohl reflect on four decades of December pancakes—a tradition that almost wasn’t pancakes at all.
Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble renews act with focus on discovery
In 2026, the theater group will continue to focus on community, untold viewpoints.
WATCH: A forest in fast-forward
A sunrise time-lapse shows the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club unloading nearly 500 Christmas trees before most people finish their first coffee.
PHOTOS: Small Business Saturday downtown
A bright, cold Saturday drew a strong turnout downtown as residents shopped local and supported Fredericksburg’s small businesses.
To connect with Afghan students and families, FCPS chose ‘people over programs’
The school division hired three family connections liaisons through a grant from the Office of New Americans.
WATCH: PonShop and River Rock make the case for shopping local
Two downtown Fredericksburg business owners say shopping small creates a personal connection that sets the experience apart from big-box or online retailers.
PHOTOS: Behind the scenes of Whittingham’s Christmas windows
Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows in downtown Fredericksburg were months in the making—an idea sparked over the summer and carried out with meticulous planning.
WATCH: Downtown owners make the case for shopping local
Two longtime downtown business owners explain how shoppers directly contribute to a stronger, more vibrant local community.
WATCH: The making of Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows downtown
Whittingham’s annual Christmas windows were unveiled Thanksgiving night at 1021 Caroline Street, drawing bundled-up crowds for a Fredericksburg holiday tradition that will remain on display through December.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg crowds turn out for annual Whittingham window reveal
Bob Whittingham’s Christmas windows were unveiled at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving night at 1021 Caroline Street, marking the return of a long-running Fredericksburg holiday tradition.
Away from the public eye, Whittingham’s Christmas windows are being created!
It’s a Fredericksburg tradition–the Christmas windows are seen for the first time on Thanksgiving night at 6pm.
Neglected dogs pulled from unsafe home; Dozens transported to Fredericksburg
The Old Dominion Humane Society on Lafayette Blvd. assisted Henry County authorities in rescuing 106 dogs from hazardous conditions, transporting more than 40 to Fredericksburg for urgent medical care, foster placement, and eventual adoption.
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