UMW Professor of Communications Anand Rao—director of the new Center for AI and the Liberal Arts—joins us to talk about why the Center was created and why this kind of work is so important right now. We
Fredericksburg Main Street Executive Director Chris Allen and President Bart Goldberg with a preview of Small Business Saturday, underscoring why shopping local matters now more than ever—supporting neighborhood shops, fueling the local economy, and keeping downtown vibrant.
Chris Bowers and Jason Haag say the latest Leashes of Valor graduation was one of those moments that sticks with you—five veterans receiving their service dogs, and plenty of emotion to go with it. They describe how
Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady from Stafford Fire and Rescue join us to talk about staying safe this holiday season. If you’re hosting family or friends, it’s a good time to
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview three of the area’s most popular holiday events — the Gingerbread Contest and Exhibit at Ferry Farm, Wee Christmas at Kenmore, and the Twelfth Night celebration at Kenmore. Each program brings
Fredericksburg’s own epic poet, Quill, talks about the city’s annual holiday treasure hunt. The game features riddles posted on the windows of more than 50 downtown businesses. Bobby Hebert says every line of each riddle is true.
The University of Mary Washington will kick off its 2026 Great Lives series on January 20. Director Scott Harris says programs will be held nearly every Tuesday and Thursday at Dodd Auditorium, offering audiences an in-depth look
Lindsey Crawford from the James Monroe Museum and floral consultant Jan Williams preview the final Deck the Halls. After 45 years, the event is coming to a close. The final installment will again feature Williams demonstrating how
Kevin Rodrigue and D.D. Lecky preview the FXBG Pottery Throwdown, November 15th at Hurkamp Park in downtown Fredericksburg. The event brings together local potters for live demonstrations and one-of-a-kind pottery sales. We discuss the thoughtful decisions behind
Curator of Collections Kylie Thomson says the holidays are the perfect time to preserve family history—by labeling old photos, documenting stories behind heirlooms, and learning who’s who in family pictures. She also offers advice on properly storing
