RappArts has been raising money to restore the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
RappArts restoring Johnny P. Johnson mural
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Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The City of Fredericksburg and the University of Mary Washington on Thursday, Feb. 8, announced that the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail has been added to the national collection of landmarks that make up the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
New FXBG mayor, Council members sworn in
Fredericksburg’s new mayor and two new City Council members were officially sworn into office Tuesday.
FXBG Parks & Rec wins five awards
The City of Fredericksburg’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Events was recognized in five areas of excellence at a statewide awards ceremony last week. Over 400 delegates, exhibitors, speakers, and volunteers from around the state gathered at the 70th-annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society in Williamsburg.
Building a memorial on the Auction Block Site
Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM), has presented a proposed plan to City Council for the former site of the Auction Block at the corner of William and Charles streets.
Hughes, Crossfield added to Fredericksburg EDA
Local residents Kevin Hughes and Anita Crossfield have been added to the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) board.
Council adopts FXBG economic development plan
Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a strategic plan that will guide the City’s economic development efforts for the next five years.
Fredericksburg named one of most-festive Christmas towns
Fredericksburg has been named one of the best places in Virginia to visit during the Christmas season.
City of FXBG maintains solid bond ratings
The City intends to borrow roughly $75 million to fund a new middle school, storm water and sanitary sewer infrastructure upgrades, and to advance work on a new fire station.
Fredericksburg recognized for river stewardship
The City of Fredericksburg is honored to have recently received the Friends of the Rappahannock’s 2021 River Steward Award.
City to unveil panel recognizing 1950 Walker-Grant High School graduates
The City of Fredericksburg on Thursday, February 10 will unveil a historical panel commemorating the Walker–Grant High School demonstration that occurred in June 1950.
Educator honored with Riverfront Park sculpture
Wonderful story about the new statue in Riverfront Park honoring Linda Pisenti.