And Christian Youth Theater will set the stage for him with a heart-warming performance this weekend. By Sydney WalczakSOCIAL MEDIA INTERNEmail Sydney A charming performance that the stars put together in only four days is coming to our backyard. Best of all, it’s free to see. Spongebob the Musical by Aspire Christian Theater, which is […]
Trains running close to residential areas are nothing new; neither are efforts to mitigate issues involving derailments and transporting toxic materials. By Hank SilverbergCORRESPONDENT A study done 17 years ago on hazardous materials and security concerns for the Nation’s Capital included at least two alternatives that might have taken freight traffic completely out of the […]
This week’s reviews include a fictional account of book banning and a multi-generational story of Murano, Italy’s glassmakers. Sunday Books & Culture is edited by Vanessa SekingerEmail Vanessa LULA DEAN’S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS by Kirsten Miller Published by William Morrow (June 18, 2024)Hardcover $22.40Audiobook $14.99 Reviewed by Drew Gallagher Lula Dean’s Little Library […]
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative alerted clients to the scam this week. By Hank SilverbergCORRESPONDENTEmail Hank There’s a new scam in the region aimed at Rappahnock Electric Cooperative customers. The company said scammers approached a homeowner in Caroline County asking to access the property so they could check the electric meter on the back of the house. […]
Looking for a little happiness? Highmark Brewery is the place to go, says Ned Flemming. By Ned FlemmingLIBATIONS REVIEWEREmail Ned When I first walked into Highmark Brewery (just over the Rappahannock River in Stafford), I couldn’t help but to think, “That is a big, beautiful board of beers!” A balanced mix of flagship beers and […]
Reviews of Colombe Schneck’s portrayal of loss and self-discovery in “Swimming in Paris: A Life in Three Stories” and Italian author Valeria Corciolani’s art history mystery “Pentimento Mori.” Sunday Books & Culture is edited by Vanessa SekingerEmail Vanessa SWIMMING IN PARIS: A LIFE IN THREE STORIES By Colombe Schneck Published by Penguin Press (May, 14, […]
July 14, 2024 Appealing to Our Higher Angels I shake my head in bemusement at how upsetting the reality of sexual diversity can be to many people. By contrast, I think of the joyous sense of freedom at the Pride event at the downtown park last Sunday. Persecution was briefly set aside. Nature/God/evolution produces variety […]
This week’s reviews include enchanting descriptions and drawings in Amy Tan’s “The Backyard Bird Chronicles”; a trip to Positano for self discovery and healing in Rebecca Serle’s “One Italian Summer” Books and Culture is edited by Vanessa Sekinger THE BACKYARD BIRD CHRONICLES by Amy Tan Published by Knopf (April 23, 2024)Softcover $31.50Audiobook $14.99 Reviewed by […]
Unlike some parts of the country, our region doesn’t face major water challenges. That does not mean, however, those challenges don’t potentially lie ahead, or that we should waste this resource. The Fredericksburg area has been fortunate to have a plentiful supply of clean water for almost a decade. (I believe the last restrictions were […]
OP-ED: Will the City of Fredericksburg Hear Its Residents?
The city is asking residents to get involved in updating its comprehensive plan. Some believe the city’s reaction to concerns over Mary’s Landing raises concerns over how closely the city will listen. By Matt Kelly The city of Fredericksburg has embarked on planning its future development through the updating of its Comprehensive Plan. Branded “FXBG […]