Many highway work zones will be suspended through noon Tuesday, April 7, for the Easter holiday.
Area road work this week
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Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: Triad Expo connects seniors with safety resources at JM
The Triad Expo at James Monroe High School brought together law enforcement, community groups, and service organizations from across the region to connect with senior residents.
LISTEN: Free event connects seniors with safety resources
Law enforcement agencies in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg are hosting a free Senior Safety Expo this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at James Monroe High School.
WATCH: New exhibit explores Fredericksburg’s role in the Revolution
A new third-floor exhibit at the Fredericksburg Area Museum, “Witness to a Revolution: 250 Years of History,” explores Fredericksburg’s role in the American Revolution and how generations since have remembered and reflected on that legacy.
PHOTOS: Bluebells begin bloom at Historic Germanna
Virginia bluebells are starting to bloom at Historic Germanna in Orange County, with peak color expected by the end of the week along the Red Trail in Siegen Forest.
PHOTOS: Station 3 in Spotsylvania relocates to new, modern facility
Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management spent Monday relocating Station 3 from its former home on Partlow Road to a new facility–about a mile away– on Wallers Road. (Next to Arritt Park)
WATCH: Partlow station built to keep firefighters safer, healthier
There’s a new home base for first responders in Partlow.
WATCH: Happy 20th birthday Josh Hardy
Josh passed away in 2016 at ten years old from a rare form of cancer and complications from years of intense treatments.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Inclusive egg hunt at Belmont draws families from across the region
The Beeping Egg Hunt at Gari Melchers Home and Studio in Stafford drew a strong crowd on Sunday for its inclusive celebration, continuing a tradition inspired by similar activities once held by the Melchers on the grounds of Belmont.
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Food Bank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: Cold can’t stop massive harvest at Rappahannock Education Farm
Even with temps in the 40’s and windy conditions, 40 volunteers harvested nearly 25-hundred pounds of kale, collards and turnips over four hours Saturday morning in White Oak.
PHOTOS: Tree Fredericksburg giveaway sends 3,300 seedlings into the community
Tree Fredericksburg turned out 3,300 seedlings at Old Mill Park, helping residents grow greener spaces with hands-on advice.
WATCH: Ladysmith build marks start of busy year for Habitat
Central Rappahannock River Habitat for Humanity has begun work on the foundation of its latest build in Caroline County, kicking off what promises to be a milestone year.
LISTEN: Beeping Eggs at Belmont on Sunday
The event offers an inclusive experience for blind, visually impaired, and children with disabilities from 2-4.
PHOTOS: Make seedlings available—and they will come.
Volunteers with Tree Fredericksburg are preparing 3,300 native tree and shrub seedlings for a community giveaway Saturday morning at Old Mill Park.
LISTEN: Community input sought as Spotsylvania finalizes budget
Spotsylvania Supervisors will hold a budget public hearing Thursday night at Courtland High School, beginning at 6 p.m.
Loud Navy testing expected in Dahlgren on Thursday
Expect some loud noise Thursday in parts of the Dahlgren area as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division conducts scheduled range testing.
PHOTOS: RAAI spring plant sale helps grow skills and independence
The annual RAAI plant sale begins April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 750 Kings Highway.
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