‘We are not complacent’: Speakers at NAACP prayer breakfast pledge urgency
Event honoring the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. attracted a crowd of nearly 500 people to the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
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Marchers to city’s MLK Jr. Bridge determined to stay engaged in ‘continuous struggle’
Approximately 40 people marched from the Bragg Hill Family Life Center in Fredericksburg to the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge on Monday to discuss social issues.
Food for thought: Vindman talks bipartisanship while volunteering at area charity
The freshman Democratic congressman was sworn in earlier this month.
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AARP offering free tax prep across region
Appointments for free assistance begin next month and run through April 15.
Elvis fans will enjoy their stay at Riverside’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’
The new production, which runs until March 2, chronicles life of ‘The King’ starting from childhood.
Spotsylvania supervisors waste little time plowing through agenda in first meeting of 2025
Newly-elected Chair Chris Yakabouski criticized new developments with a potential Rappahannock River crossing project and VDOT’s handling of recent winter storm, among other concerns.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Enjoy Friday. While not exactly warm, at least it will be near normal temperatures with sunshine and light winds.
‘A little out of the ordinary’: Jeremiah Community passes final hurdle
On Tuesday, Fredericksburg City Council cleared the way for the supportive housing project to move into the site planning stage.
The bus stops here: consultant briefs Stafford School Board on root of transportation woes
Consultant’s recommendations come after the county schools opened the academic year with about 3,000 students lacking a bus route.
Rappahannock United Way to host ribbon cutting, official opening of free tax prep program
Regional nonprofit has offered free tax prep services to eligible individuals and families for more than 20 years.
EXPLAINER: Creating a Technology Overlay District in the City of Fredericksburg
City officials are proposing the district and associated framework for data centers.
Marchers to city’s MLK Jr. Bridge determined to stay engaged in ‘continuous struggle’
Approximately 40 people marched from the Bragg Hill Family Life Center in Fredericksburg to the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge on Monday to discuss social issues.
Food for thought: Vindman talks bipartisanship while volunteering at area charity
The freshman Democratic congressman was sworn in earlier this month.
AARP offering free tax prep across region
Appointments for free assistance begin next month and run through April 15.
Elvis fans will enjoy their stay at Riverside’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’
The new production, which runs until March 2, chronicles life of ‘The King’ starting from childhood.
Spotsylvania supervisors waste little time plowing through agenda in first meeting of 2025
Newly-elected Chair Chris Yakabouski criticized new developments with a potential Rappahannock River crossing project and VDOT’s handling of recent winter storm, among other concerns.
Get in loser, we’re going to Richmond to protest Richard Stuart’s water withdrawal bill
Caroline supervisors abruptly adjourn meeting to make their case at State Capitol.
Germanna Community College’s Gullickson announces retirement
Community college’s president will end eight-year tenure this summer.
Spotsylvania School Board hopes Jackson is ‘breath of fresh air’ as new chair
Belen Rodas of the Chancellor District was elected vice chair Monday night.
Getting ducks in a Rowe: Ward 1 rep elected as FCPS board chair
Division also unveiled pilot program to help immigrant students.
Student arrested after guns, marijuana discovered in vehicle on school property
Massaponax High School principal said no students were in danger during the incident.
Annual count of homeless in the Fredericksburg region upcoming
Continuum of Care is recruiting volunteers to help with this year’s count.
Step by step: Fredericksburg Girls Who Walk builds up fellowship, fitness
Fredericksburg Girls Who Walk is a social club that helps bring like-minded women together in order to promote health and wellness while also collaborating with the community.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Clips: Let’s Break Bread
A new restaurant in Downtown Fredericksburg called Let’s Break Bread at 104 Wolfe St. is the subject of this week’s Biz Beat Clips episode.
Biz Beat Roundup: Celebrate Virginia land sold for $15M
126 acres sold in Celebrate Virginia South; Royal Farms opening in Port Royal; local leasing activity; MWHC buys Central Park office building; homebuilder to donate $1M to charity; City home sale surpasses $2M
Biz Beat Clips: X-Golf Fredericksburg
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside X-Golf Fredericksburg, where people can play some of the most-famous courses in the world on one of several golf simulators.
Biz Beat Banter Episode 4: UMW President Dr. Troy Paino
We covered a range of topics during our 45-minute conversation, including: What drew Dr. Paino from a career in law to one in higher education, what attracted him to Fredericksburg and UMW, what goals he has for the University and what it’s like to be a University president.
Fredericksburg area business roundup
Properties sold, new businesses open in downtown.
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Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
Governor orders flags to be flown at full staff for inauguration
Flags are to be lowered again on Tuesday in honor of former President Carter.
WATCH: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King at Shiloh Baptist Old Site
Rev. Aaron Dobynes talks about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you can come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
Project Linus–helping provide blankets to those in need
Six Rappahannock Electric Cooperative employees helped Project Linus in Culpeper.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.