Rangers will lead you to the summit of Hawksbill Mountain, the highest peak in the park, on the night of the second full moon of the month.
Blue Moon Hike in Shenandoah National Park
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FoodE Named Sandwich King, Sprelly is People’s Choice
By Susan Larson
FoodE won the top prize of Sandwich King in Fredericksburg’s inaugural Sandwich Invitational at Hurkamp Park Thursday evening. The title came with $750. Their winning creation was a chili rubbed boneless beef short rib on a local roll with wild greens and Hyperion Espresso Aioli.
Fredericksburg Today Weekend Picks July 24 – 26
Music, history, flying and more event picks for the weekend of July 24 – 26, 2015.
40 Students Receive College Scholarships through the Community Foundation
Local donors provided $142,000 in college scholarships to 40 local students.
UMW, GWU Sign Medical School Agreement
The agreement was signed on July 28, 2015, and goes into effect immediately.
When is this year’s back-to-school sales tax holiday?
Three sales tax holidays have been combined into one three-day period for 2015.
UMW Rated ‘Best’ by Princeton Review, Money, Forbes
By Susan Larson
The Princeton Review, Money Magazine and Forbes have each ranked the University of Mary Washington (UMW) among the nation’s best colleges.
UMW earned recognition on The Princeton Review’s “The Best 379 Colleges” and was named a “Best Southeastern College.”
Live Music: Cabin Creek CD Release, Eyes Like Birds, The Feathered Fish
Live music picks in the Fredericksburg region July 29 through August 4, 2015.
Program: 14 Culinary Herbs Everyone Should Know
Master Gardener Ann Gorrell will define the herbs, provide a little history of each, then describe how to grow use them for cooking.
Live Music Abounds July 21 – 28
Musician Ashleigh Chevalier’s live music picks for Fredericksburg Today readers.
Earn Fruits and Vegetables for Summer Reading
One summer reading prize is a $5 coupon to use at local farmers markets.
Crowd Chants U-S-A, U-S-A, as Confederate Flag is Retired from S.C. Statehouse
Video of the flag’s removal and local debate.
Heat Is Deadly for People and Pets
By Susan Larson
The combination of heat and humidity will cause the heat index to reach 100 degrees by Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Where’s the best pedicure in Fredericksburg?
Nominate your favorite for the Fredericksburg Today poll.
Sandwich Invitational Kicks-Off Summer Restaurant Week in Fredericksburg
13 restaurants are competing for the $750 judge’s prize of Sandwich King and the $500 People’s Choice Award.
FoodE Wins Readers’ Choice Best Burger in Fredericksburg
The contest was held for National Burger Day 2015.
The Best Hot Dog in Fredericksburg
Readers name the best places for hot dogs in Fredericksburg.
Where’s the best hot dog in the Fredericksburg area?
You have until 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015, to vote!
Restaurateur Family Opens Two New Downtown Eateries
La Rosetta and Eight-O-Six Bistro are now open.
Help Find Maxwell
Maxwell ran away the same day he was adopted.
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