Morel Mushrooms Popping Up In VA: What You Need to Know To Hunt Them

Early warm spring temperatures mean that morel mushrooms are already popping out of the ground in Virginia. Here's where they've been seen.

‘Zombie Cicadas’ To Emerge In Virginia: What To Know

In Virginia, periodical cicadas live most of their lives underground before a synchronized emergence every 13 or 17 years.

Wallops Island Rocket Launch May Be Visible In VA Early Thursday

Virginians may see Rocket Lab's 59-foot-tall Electron launch in the sky early Thursday, depending on cloud cover.

Sparking Freedom Tour To Feature Local Accounts Of Enslaved Resistance

The Fredericksburg Area Museum is starting a new trolley tour called "Sparking Freedom: Enslaved Resistance in Fredericksburg and Stafford."

VA, DC Viewing For Great American Solar Eclipse: What To Know

VA and DC won't experience the full solar eclipse in April, but it will still be a great view. Here's what to know.

Pinball And Pies | Chocolate Craving | Free Diva Dresses: VA Good News

Good news in NoVA includes a prom dress giveaway, pinball arcade opens inside pie shop, and sports consultant help athletes get recruited.

Whitewater Rafting Story | Care Packages | First Fridays: VA Good News

Good news in NoVA includes a celebration of local leaders, grand prize goes to local writer, and teens organize care packages for military.

Fredericksburg To Hold 2024 Earth Day Festival At Old Mill Park

The Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events Department is holding a 20th Anniversary Earth Day Festival on April 20.

Ghana Friendship Day Celebration Coming To Fredericksburg

The City of Fredericksburg is holding a Ghana Friendship Day Celebration from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6.

New Clothing Chain + Arena's Fate + Restaurant Week: VA Business News

Arena bill in legislature, restaurant weeks and a clothing chain's plan to open top this week's VA business news. Plus a $1M lottery win.

USS Chancellorsville Artifacts To Go Display In Spotsylvania County

Historical artifacts from the former USS Chancellorsville are making their way back to Spotsylvania following the vessel’s renaming in 2023.

I-66 Baby Delivery | 40K Free Books | Indoor Pickleball: VA Good News

Good news in NoVA includes 40,000 free books get distributed, 911 operator helps with baby delivery, and civil rights trail goes national.

Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail Hailed As New Addition To U.S. Trail

The Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail has been added to the national collection of landmarks that make up the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

Marquis De Lafayette Featured In Exhibition At Fredericksburg Museum

A new exhibition called “Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideal and the Limits of Freedom” is coming to the Fredericksburg Area Museum.

Grammy Educator | Trucker Wins Lottery | SpongeBob Music: VA Good News

Good news in NoVA includes a rowing competition attracts 1,500 athletes, cancer survivor stands up for charity, and crossing guards honored.

Black History Month 2024 Events Planned In Fredericksburg

Several events are planned in Fredericksburg this February to observe Black History Month.

$1M Lottery Winner Learned Of Lucky Ticket On New Year's Cruise

Jerome Testa was on a New Year's cruise when he learned that his VA Lottery ticket won $1 million. He bought his ticket in Fredericksburg.

It’s All Going to the Dogs at Cascades at Embrey Mill in Stafford

Vibrant 55+ community offers 2 dog parks plus trails for fun with furry friends

Blood Donations Fall To Emergency Levels: Donate In Fredericksburg

Blood banks desperately need donations, according to the American Red Cross. Here are the donation centers in Fredericksburg.

Stafford Man Won $1M In Virginia Lottery New Year's Raffle

A Stafford man is starting 2024 with an oversized check worth $1 million —​​ he won a top prize in the VA Lottery's New Year's Raffle.

$1M New Year's Raffle Lottery Tickets Sold In Fredericksburg, Stafford

A pair of $1M winning tickets in the Virginia Lottery's New Year's Millionaire Raffle were sold at facilities in the Fredericksburg area.

Cascades at Embrey Mill: A Magnet for Active, Working Adults

A vibrant 55+ community in the heart of Stafford

Spotsylvania Man Wins $500K From Virginia Lottery

A Spotsylvania man won $500,000 from a Mega Money Multiplier ticket he purchased at a Fredericksburg 7-Eleven, lottery officials said.

Alzheimer's Association 2024 State Advocacy Day Set for Feb. 1

Mark your calendar and register today to join us in February for State Advocacy Day in Virginia

Teen Violence Prevention Initiatives Announced By FXBG Committee

Several community organizations in Fredericksburg are now working together on new initiatives to prevent teen violence in the city.

Living Liver Donor Sought By Fredericksburg Couple

A Fredericksburg couple received waves of support from the community after they took to Facebook to search for a living liver donor.

Update: Missing Stafford Man Located Safe

A 35-year-old Stafford man who was reported missing earlier this week is safe, authorities said.

Alzheimer’s Association releases 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia.

Stafford Woman Wins $1M Prize From Virginia Lottery

A Stafford woman was in disbelief after she won the $1 million top prize from a Virginia Lottery scratch-off game.

Runaway Teen Sought In Stafford County: Police

Authorities in Stafford County are asking for the public's help finding a missing 17-year-old girl.

Cascades at Embrey Mill is 50% Sold, 100% Loved by GALA Judges

Virginia homebuilding company wins GALA awards for 55+ Community in Stafford

Wildfires Bring Haze, Smoke To Fredericksburg Area But No Threat

Officials in the Fredericksburg area said smoke from wildfires is drifting into the region, but the fires do not pose a threat to the area.

LGBT History Exhibit Coming To Fredericksburg Museum in 2024

The Fredericksburg Area Museum is hosting an LGBT history exhibit in 2024. Curators are asking residents to share their own stories.

Missing Teenager Sought In Spotsylvania County: Police

A 16-year-old girl from Spotsylvania County is missing, the county sheriff's said on Monday.

Missing Man Sought In Spotsylvania County: Police

Authorities are asking for the public's help finding a missing man who was last seen in Spotsylvania on Oct. 28.

Spotsylvania Man 'Tickled' After Winning $140K Lottery Prize

A Spotsylvania man told lottery officials he was tickled after winning $140,000 from the Pick 5 game.

$276K Worth Of Trash Cans Now Arriving For Fredericksburg Residents

The City of Fredericksburg spent $276,000 on 4,000 microchipped trash carts. The new carts will be delivered by Friday, officials said.

Microchipped Trash Cans Coming To Fredericksburg Customers Next Week

Fredericksburg trash customers will have new microchipped trash cans delivered next week, city officials said.

5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Fredericksburg Area

Fredericksburg is full of residents who love to give back to the community. Patch is highlighting local organizations that deserve support.

Fredericksburg Teen Has Been Missing For 7 Days: Police

A teenager from Fredericksburg has been missing for 7 days, police said. Authorities are asking for the public's help finding her.