French flags are flying in downtown Fredericksburg today as the city marks Bastille Day.
LISTEN: Sister-city ties highlighted on Bastille Day
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WATCH: Fredericksburg Area Museum announces Train Bridge juried exhibition
On February 18, 2027, at 1:55 p.m., the Fredericksburg railroad bridge will mark 100 years since it was placed into service.
Area road construction this week
For updated information, check 511 Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: Habitat for Humanity begins building eight homes in Ladysmith
A pre-fabrication center has been set up at Pest Solutions on Route 1 in Ladysmith.
Warning of home rental scam in Caroline
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a growing rental scam targeting people searching for homes in the Lake Caroline and Ruther Glen areas.
WATCH: Artist puts final brushstroke on Goolrick’s mural
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris has put the finishing touches on his newest downtown mural on the Sophia Street side of Goolrick’s.
Very loud weapons testing scheduled at Dahlgren
Residents near Naval Support Facility Dahlgren may hear very loud noise Wednesday as the base conducts range testing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LISTEN: Local blood supply running low ahead of summer demand
The Rappahannock Chapter of the American Red Cross says the region’s blood supply is running low, a challenge that’s common during the summer but especially concerning this year.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511 Virginia.
PHOTOS: Artist beats the heat to keep Goolrick’s mural on schedule
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris is in the home stretch on the colorful new mural covering the back of Goolrick’s on the Sophia Street side.
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Foodbank Facebook events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
WATCH: How a steamy 4th turned into a stormy 4th
A late afternoon storm on July 4th changed some fireworks plans.
WATCH: Looking to the past for lessons about the future
Bill Garner, Kerry Devine and Deuntay Diggs discuss what America’s history can teach us about the challenges and opportunities ahead during the America 250 celebration at Ferry Farm in Stafford.
PHOTOS: The 4th at Ferry Farm
History took center stage at Ferry Farm on the Fourth of July as George Washington’s boyhood home hosted a celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
PHOTOS: Running into the 4th
The region’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday began Saturday morning by honoring the sacrifices behind the nation’s freedom.
WATCH: Experience the reading of the Declaration of Independence
Readings on Saturday at 11, 1, and 3 on the steps of the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop on Caroline Street.
Check your accounts after skimmer found on Ladysmith ATM
Caroline deputies discovered the credit card skimming device attached to an ATM at Pit Stop Exxon in Ladysmith.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg SPCA talks about taking care of animals in this heat
Kathleen Becker-Daley and Von Young say animals depend on you to make wise choices for them on these super hot days,
LISTEN: FXBG Rubber Ducky Derby this Saturday
A Fredericksburg tradition returns this Saturday as 2,000 rubber ducks take to the Rappahannock River.
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