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Sunday, August 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Historic Fredericksburg Foundation hosted the Victory & Valor open house Saturday at the Dorothy Hart Community Center—displaying a blood drive, period music from the Enduring Freedom Honor Team, and honoring Navy veteran Richard Toye.  Fredericksburg Free Press
  • Rapp Arts held its annual PorchFest on Bunker Hill and Charles Streets on August 16—residents enjoyed music and casual conversation at the event.  Fredericksburg Free Press

SPORTS NEWS

  • Eric Bach, the 27-year-old play-by-play announcer for the FredNats, described his journey as a gay man in baseball today at Virginia Credit Union Stadium—he clips his broadcasts daily to showcase his skill and manage scoring disputes on the field. He hopes that his hard work in the booth will eventually take him to the big leagues.  Fredericksburg Free Press

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 8th Annual Cooking Autism Car Show

    9 AM – 3 PM — Stafford Regional Airport — Free entry — Celebrate stunning cars while supporting a great cause with food, music, and family-friendly activities.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • MCA Grand National Show: Gathering of the Herd 2025

    8 AM – 5 PM — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — Free entry — Witness an exciting celebration of Ford Mustang cars with enthusiasts and families alike.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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