Leslie Leahy, mother of Ceili, and Stacy Horner-Dunn, mother of Austen, open up about navigating profound grief in a season centered on joy, offering heartfelt insight on how friends and family can truly support those […]

Idea Space Manager Chuck Gray and MakerLab Specialist Simon Watts walk us through the creative technology hub at 1616 Princess Anne Street. With Idea Space celebrating its 5-year anniversary in December, they outline new equipment, […]

John Coker and Roy Strohl join us to preview the 40th annual Pancake Feast, happening December 6th from 8 to 5 at Fredericksburg Baptist Church on Caroline Street. What began decades ago with ham biscuits—until […]

Riverside Center CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn discusses the theatre’s holiday production of White Christmas, running through December 28. He also outlines highlights from next season’s schedule and provides historical context on several […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Anna Billingsley and Cait Woodward preview the annual Trees of Hope fundraiser, benefiting Loisann’s Hope House. The event features beautifully decorated and one-of-a-kind Christmas trees that will be on display and available for auction. A […]