Overnight closures begin Saturday at 8 p.m. in Northern Virginia.
NoVA drivers: 495 Express Lanes Extension to open Sunday morning
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WATCH: Local appeal collects coats, gloves and blankets for homeless services
Sarah Hurst has launched a community appeal for coats, jackets, gloves, scarves and blankets to support Micah Ministries and the Thurman Brisben Center.
LISTEN: Window Wonderland underway in Fredericksburg
Quill the epic poet is back to unveil his Christmas riddles and arm you with the tricks you’ll need to crack the contest wide open.
Orange County sheriff warns of high-tech impersonation scam
Criminals are impersonating law enforcement using advanced technology and pressuring victims for immediate payment in Orange County.
WATCH: On the move to help–Green Thread Project delivers support
Mobile outreach buses from the Green Thread Project bring clothing, shoes, and hygiene items to the community.
Stafford intersections get new rapid-flash crosswalk signals
Flashing beacons and new ramps at three Stafford intersections are designed to make it safer for students and other pedestrians to cross the street.
PHOTOS: Trees of Hope returns to support local homeless families
Visitors can browse and bid on creatively decorated trees at the Fredericksburg Country Club, with proceeds benefiting local families in crisis.
Fredericksburg area placed under expanded DEQ Drought Watch
Dry weather continues to lower streamflows and groundwater levels.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
LISTEN: Central Rappahannock River Habitat brings Caroline-born design to Governor Youngkin’s Housing Conference
Jason Tickle and Mac Williams are headed to Roanoke in a talk to focus on zero step entry.
Food Bank distribution this week
Come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions, leave space between cars in the Drive-Thru, and remember that no ID is needed—just a few quick questions to help us serve everyone.
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Orchard-in-the-making at Rappahannock Education Farm
Forty pear trees and ten blueberry bushes found a new home this week at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak, thanks to a project coordinated by Friends of the Rappahannock.
LISTEN: “We walk away with millions of friends all over the world”
A day after the Opus Prize ceremony in Louisiana, Micah’s Meghann Cotter says the experience—and the global spotlight it created—has been both humbling and energizing.
WATCH: Opus prize ceremony spotlights Micah’s work in Fredericksburg
Micah’s mission and community impact were featured in a video segment presented during the Opus Prize ceremony.
WATCH: Zambia ministry takes $1 million Opus prize; Micah honored as global finalist
Micah Ecumenical Ministries was highlighted for its impact in Fredericksburg during the Opus Prize ceremony, where it was recognized as one of three global finalists.
LISTEN: UMW’s Great Lives returns January 20
UMW’s Great Lives lecture series returns in January with a new season of biographical programs that spotlight influential figures and the stories that shaped history.
LISTEN: FXBG Pottery Throwdown moves to fall with Hurkamp Park event on Saturday
Hurkamp Park will turn into a hub of clay and creativity this Saturday for the annual FXBG Pottery Throwdown.
WATCH: Support and services to area veterans
At the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Fredericksburg War Memorial on George Street, the focus was on identifying local veterans’ needs and connecting them with available resources and support.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day 2025 with the Fredericksburg Area Veterans Council
Annual program at the Fredericksburg War Memorial.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day Procession downtown
Washington Avenue to the Fredericksburg Area War Memorial on George Street.
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