The money will provide 1,898 meals to help families with children.
Hartwood Elementary Fourth Graders Raise $950 for Food Bank
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Fourth of July Dog Safety
Tips to keep your pet from becoming a sad statistic.
15 Fourth of July Weekend Events
A selection of events for the Fourth of July Weekend 2016.
Fourth of July Safety for Your Dog
By Susan Larson
If your dog is nervous about thunderstorms, the Fourth of July can be downright terrifying.
The first business day after July 4 is one of the busiest days of the year at pet shelters, according to the Humane Society of the United States, as many dogs run away in fear from the loud noises of fireworks displays.
Fredericksburg Region Traffic Alerts July 3 – 9
Includes intermittent lane closures on I-95, Fall Hill Avenue, and Mary Washington Boulevard.
Mayor, Council Members Take Oath of Office
The ceremony was held in historic Town Hall Market House.
Fredericksburg Noodles & Co. Customer Credit, Debit Cards May Have Been Breached
In all, stores in 27 states and the District of Columbia were affected.
Fredericksburg Mayoral Election 2016 By the Numbers
Incumbent Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw defeated challenger Richard Dynes, with 1,489 votes to Dynes’s 825.
James Monroe Senior to Represent Virginia at ALA Girls Nation
McKenzie Girvan was chosen based on her speech about labeling of GMO food products.
Chamber Announces Smarter Business Seminar Series
The series begins Thursday, July 21, 2016, with “Is Your Workplace Prepared for an Active Shooter?”
First Friday Art Walk February 2016
Join the art galleries and studios of Fredericksburg for the First Friday Art Walk on February 5, 2016.
Fredericksburg First Friday Art Walk January 2016
A selection of January 2016 special exhibits at downtown Fredericksburg studios and galleries.
Fredericksburg First Friday: December Featured Artists and Shows
Fredericksburg’s last First Friday of 2015 is on December 4.
Fredericksburg’s Live Music Calendar June 29 – July 5
Live music performances in the Fredericksburg region Wednesday, June 29, through Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
The Free Lance-Star Apologizes for Headline Error Confusing Gov. McAuliffe with Former Gov. McDonnell
The Washington Post called the error “the best worst headline error ever.”
Fourth of July 2016 Events in Culpeper
Independence Day 2016 events in Culpeper, Virginia.
Friends of the Rappahannock Hosts Sunset Paddle
Float in kayaks from Old Mill Park to City Dock.
Fredericksburg Limousine Acquires Anytime Limousines
The merged companies will operate as Anytime Limousines.
Storm Sewer Failure Closes Southbound Route 1 Near Kings Mill Drive
The lane closure will likely remain in effect 24/7 through Friday, July 1, 2016, and perhaps longer.
Spotsylvania Adopted FY2017 Budget Available for Viewing
The total FY 2017 budget is $493,710,891, a 5.5 percent increase over the previous year.
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