Good morning, Fredericksburg.

A local 4th-of-July guide highlights community events, including Riverside Center’s livestream of the VA250 PBS broadcast on Saturday, July 4 (a main holiday offering).

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced that Tim Hogan joined its Commercial Property Services team as a property management assistant and will support daily property operations in Fredericksburg.

Buc-ee’s purchased a 35-acre site along Interstate 95 and Courthouse Road at Exit 140 for a future travel center.

The county approved the $14.8 million project on May 19, and plans include a 74,000 sqft store with 120 fuel pumps and 200 jobs.

John Adams expected families to celebrate with a barbecue after Congress voted for independence on July 2 — yet today residents are still waiting on final details as bureaucracy delays local festivities.

The steps of the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop on Caroline Street will host a reading of the Declaration of Independence — a 4th of July tradition — on Saturday, July 4 at 11, 1 and 3.

Mary Washington Healthcare’s Neuro OB Clinic provides coordinated neurological and obstetric care for women during pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause, offering specialized treatment through each stage of life.

Officials have upgraded the recall risk on thousands of potato chip bags due to salmonella fears, urging local consumers to check products and store managers to remove affected stock from shelves.

Mary Washington Dermatology advises residents to use daily broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ for skin protection and to wear hats and UV-blocking sunglasses during peak sun hours.

This sponsored content reminds locals to reapply sunscreen every two hours and check their skin for changes while enjoying summer outdoors.

The state budget will give $13.2 million over two years to help bring back HIV care after funding cuts left many patients at risk of running out of medications.

Providers say more funding is needed to meet growing demand for antiretroviral drugs.

Fredericksburg is under an extreme heat watch today as temperatures reach 100s, and 115 households in the city lack air conditioning.

Cooling centers are set up at local libraries and seniors can apply for AC units through the Senior Cool Care Program until Oct. 31.

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

9 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a stunning firework display over Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Mini Mornings at the Museum: River Exploration

10:00 – 11:30 AM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — Free entry — Discover the wonders of gardening with story time and hands-on planting activities for young children.

Fredericksburg Comic Con

Full day shopping and fun — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Fredericksburg Convention Center — General admission — Celebrate the world of comics with vendors and artists of all ages.

PLT 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

8 AM - 4 PM — Fredericksburg Country Club — $125 singles, $250 doubles, $500 foursomes — Swing for a cause and enjoy a day of golf benefiting veterans and their families.

Mother and Son Afternoon Tea

2-4 p.m. — Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy afternoon with tea and treats while creating new memories with your son.