A review of the top stories of 2016 in various categories.
Top Stories of 2016
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I-95, Route 1, and Falmouth Bridge Lane Closures
Motorists should expect brief delays during the overnight hours Tuesday, Jan. 3, through Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017.
Art for Animal’s Sake to Benefit the Fredericksburg Regional SPCA
The January 5 show features pet portraits by Fredericksburg area artists.
Calls for Artists, Workshops, and Classes
Art opportunities in January 2017.
Top Government Stories of 2016
A look back at 2016 in Fredericksburg, Va.
Traffic Alerts January 1 – 7
VDOT alerts in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George for January 1 – 7, 2017.
EDA Approves $15K for Parking Study
City Manager Tim Baroody wants an update of the 2006 study before moving forward with plans for an additional parking deck downtown.
The Weekend Planner: New Year’s Weekend
A selection of special events.
Home Sales in the Last Week
153 residential properties sold during the week ending December 22, 2016.
Your Community Calendar December 2016
Holiday celebrations and other special events for December 2016.
Johnny Johnson Presents “Okra and More”
“The much maligned vegetable” will be featured in June’s show at Art First.
Legacy, Lady Legacy to Become One Store
Owner Barbara Bartz is consolidating her two businesses into one.
Live Music Calendar New Year’s Weekend
Live music in Fredericksburg December 29 – January 3, 2016.
House of the Week: 1022 Rensselaer Court
This five bedroom, five bath home was built by a master builder as their personal home.
3 Tons of Trash Collected in Rappahannock River Cleanup
More than 180 volunteers participated in the event.
Debate Tournament Judges Needed
The NCFCA debate tournament is January 4 – 7 in Stafford.
Rappahannock Goodwill Industries Celebrates 50 Years
Today, Rappahannock Goodwill is one of the largest employers in the region.
Top Brewery Stories of 2016
Fredericksburg is becoming home to more and more breweries.
Record Number Visit Washington Heritage Museums in 2016
More than 30,000 visitors toured the organization’s four museums.
Washington Heritage Museums Open Extended Hours for the Holidays
Three of the museums will be open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
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