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Area road work this week
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PHOTOS: Books (and authors) galore!
Downtown Fredericksburg saw big crowds Saturday for the Rappahannock Independent Book Festival at Riverfront Park.
Food Bank distributions this week
The Food Bank says come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
PHOTOS: Pink rules Fredericksburg at annual breast cancer walk
Hundreds of walkers came together Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer care at Mary Washington Hospital.
PHOTOS: Generous donations replenish Treasure House at Massaponax High
A community-wide effort filled Treasure House at Massaponax High School, with supplies gathered by social workers, volunteers, and the Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness drive.
State forestry department says Virginia’s fall color progress pauses, but not for long
Virginia’s fall colors are off to a slow start, with warm, wet weather delaying reds but yellows still making steady progress.
PHOTOS: Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness wraps up on Saturday
Every donation collected goes straight to lifting up local students through Treasure House.
WATCH: One more day of Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness in Spotsy
It’s the last chance to Rock Out Knock Out Homelessnes–Saturday— in Spotsylvania—8 to 4 at the Southpoint Walmart, helping Treasure House support county students.
WATCH: Eliza Monroe Hay remembered at James Monroe Museum this Sunday
The story of bringing Eliza Monroe Hay back to Virginia comes to life through insights from Scott Harris and Kathryn Willis.
LISTEN: Art Attack this Saturday downtown
Bill Harris, Gabe Pons, and Simon Watts preview Saturday’s Art Attack, when downtown Fredericksburg becomes a live, open-air studio for local artists from 10 to 4.
LISTEN: Rock Out Knock Out Homelessness in Spotsy
Spotsylvania Schools will host the annual Rock Out, Knock Out Homelessness drive Oct. 3–4 at the Southpoint Walmart to collect essential items for families served by the Treasure House at Massaponax High School.
WATCH: Market Square to host annual ‘Save Jane’ awareness event on Friday
Each year Save Jane reminds the community that behind every statistic is a child–this year’s observance takes place Friday at Market Square beginning at noon.
LISTEN: Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk this Saturday
The Power of Pink Breast Cancer Walk takes place Saturday morning at the Fick Center in Fredericksburg to raise funds and awareness for local breast cancer support and care.
LISTEN: “We the People” symposium at Stratford Hall in Westmoreland this weekend
Stratford Hall hosts a weekend of programs exploring early American dissent, new historical discoveries, and the unique legacy of the Northern Neck.
Pink badges and pins honor breast cancer victims and survivors in King George
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, deputies will wear pink badges and civilian staff pink pins throughout October to show support, raise awareness, and honor those affected by the disease.
PHOTOS: Ice cream and conversations with Sheriff Harris in Spotsy
Sheriff Roger Harris and the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office gathered with the community at Jimmy T’s in Breezewood Centre Tuesday night for Ice Cream with the Sheriff.
Military leaders meeting at Quantico to bring delays, limited base access
Marine Corps Base Quantico will delay opening until noon Tuesday and restrict access due to heightened security for a high-level military meeting, with potential traffic delays expected nearby.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Via Colori Stafford 2025
Via Colori Stafford overcame rainy skies to fill Stafford Regional Airport with a dazzling one-day display of chalk art, from playful sketches to striking portraits.
Food bank distributions this week
The food bank says come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
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