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Runners take off in inaugural Semper 5ive five-mile race through Fredericksburg, Va., May 15. - Runners take off in inaugural Semper 5ive five-mile race through Fredericksburg, Va., May 15.

After weeks of rain, the sun shines on runners in Historic Half

“Our town loves this event,” said Fredericksburg, Virginia Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw during a ceremony at the Fredericksburg Expo Center to kick off the Marine Corps Historic Half weekend events. “Neighborhoods are competing to see who can make the most noise for you.”

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Active duty Marines experience the freezing water of the 2016 Polar Bear Blast, which raised funds for the EOD Warrior Foundation, at James Monroe High School Feb. 6. - Active duty Marines experience the freezing water of the 2016 Polar Bear Blast, which raised funds for the EOD Warrior Foundation, at James Monroe High School Feb. 6.

300 brave freezing waters at Polar Bear Plunge to support EOD Warrior Foundation

“This water has been pumped from the Rappahannock River just for you!” Ken Falk, founder of the EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) Warrior Foundation, told the nearly 300 participants of the ninth annual Polar Bear Plunge.

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There is still more than one occasion of snow in the extended weather forecast for the Quantico area, as one of the coldest winters in memory refuses to retreat. Here, building manager Kenney Wright shovels sidewalks in front of Lejeune Hall after a snowfall on Jan. 29, 2014. Fortunately, the surrounding communities have many indoor options for recreation. - There is still more than one occasion of snow in the extended weather forecast for the Quantico area, as one of the coldest winters in memory refuses to retreat. Here, building manager Kenney Wright shovels sidewalks in front of Lejeune Hall after a snowfall on Jan. 29, 2014. Fortunately, the surrounding communities have many indoor options for recreation.

Escape a stubborn winter at local indoor attractions

Punxsutawney Phil, the nation’s foremost rodent weather prognosticator, has historically predicted the early onset of spring, or lack thereof, with an accuracy rate of just 39 percent, according to the Stormfax Weather Almanac — dismally low, considering that unaided, dumb luck should put him around 50 percent. However, the hapless woodland oracle

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Clubs at Quantico opens doors to public

The Clubs at Quantico isn’t just for the Marine Corps anymore. The facility, now officially the Clubs at Quantico and Crossroads Events Center, has been open to the public as an event venue since late August. Now, the club is trying to get the word out to neighboring communities. Gary Munyan, the facility’s director, said the change represents an

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Col. David Maxwell, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, talks to Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, Joint Forces Headquarters National Capital Region on Nov. 25, 2013. Buchanan was the keynote speaker for the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2013 report to the community where he spoke about his experiences during his time in Iraq. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cuong Le) - Col. David Maxwell, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, talks to Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, Joint Forces Headquarters National Capital Region on Nov. 25, 2013. Buchanan was the keynote speaker for the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2013 report to the community where he spoke about his experiences during his time in Iraq. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cuong Le)

Two stars, guest star at Jepson Alumni Executive Center on University of Mary Washington

The Military Affairs Council, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, presented their 2013 Report to the Community at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center at the University of Mary Washington on Nov. 25.The presentation featured commanders from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Naval Support Activity South Potomac and Fort A.P. Hill, as well as, the

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