A winter delay turned into a springtime celebration as Empowerhouse’s Empty Bowl filled the Elks Lodge with energy and support.
WATCH: Delayed, not deterred
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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg fine arts show celebrates 75 years
Art lovers—and anyone looking for something unique—can browse and buy at the 75th annual Fredericksburg Fine Arts Show and Sale this weekend at the Dorothy Hart Community Center.
LISTEN: Author Tonia Garnett
Tonia Garnett, a Fredericksburg-area resident, is speaking about her newly released book Enough is Enough–I won’t be a statistic.
Storm causes scattered damage, but no tornadoes
Thousands still without power in region.
On the Agenda, March 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
‘Completely not dignified’: Rep. Eugene Vindman, U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner criticize Iran war
The Democrats continued to oppose the conflict last week.
LISTEN: Plan ahead for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
As people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says the most important step is making a plan before heading out.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Severe weather update with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Update on severe weather.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: Hopefully Thursday’s snow was winter’s finale
It didn’t last long but slowed us all down!
Three Fredericksburg-area organizations awarded grants to reduce homelessness
The funding will go to Micah Ecumenical Ministries, Loisann’s Hope House and Empowerhouse.
A new era of high school football: Three new coaches arrive in the Fredericksburg area as one big name departs
Hartwood, King George and Stafford recently announced new football coaches, while Colonial Forge’s John Brown stepped down after eight seasons.
LISTEN: Storm safety should include natural gas
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Virginia, a reminder to prepare before storms hit.
‘Make our community safer’: Three of Del. Joshua Cole’s bills are bound for Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk
One bill would use Fredericksburg as a model for gun buyback programs statewide.
On the Agenda, March 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
WATCH: FailSafe-ERA’s Wall of Change highlights transformation
Walk into FailSafe-ERA’s Fredericksburg office and the Wall of Change immediately stands out—recognizing people who have rebuilt their lives after incarceration.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week. Find full details on their Facebook Events Page or their free FREDFOODVA app.
‘Do not put me in a box:’ Daniels pushing to get on ballot for U.S. Senate primary
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Spotsylvania school board member makes her case as a viable candidate for Congress.
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