A year after spinal injury, JM’s Gunnar Burns ‘is still the same person’
Surrounded by friends and family, Gunnar Burns is focused on therapy, recovery and moving forward.
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Coker acquits himself admirably as Atticus Finch in Riverside’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
New production makes use of original stage adaption but acknowledges novel’s shortcomings.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Spotsylvania County
The rabid raccoon was found near the 7000 block of Stubbs Bridge Road near Lake Anna.
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WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Summer-like start to the weekend, but a cooler finish.
A foot in both camps: Supporters, opponents of Crow’s Nest Outdoor Adventure make case to Stafford Planning Commission
Public hearing concerned changing campgrounds to require a conditional-use permit on agricultural land.
City hires Taylor to lead sustainability efforts
She’ll guide Fredericksburg’s pursuit of using 100% percent renewable energy for municipal operations by 2035.
Fredericksburg City Council nearing finish line on ‘half-marathon’ budget season
Councilors also agree to shift $200,000 from school capital projects to operating fund for upcoming fiscal year.
Stafford School Board approves $488M budget; awaits word on meals tax
Members also voted for a redistricting plan that would go into effect in 2026, when two new elementary schools will open.
Caroline School Board will not move pre-K; plans to establish ‘learning cottages’ until new school is complete
Board also came to a consensus to construct a new elementary school within four years.
Phelps won’t seek reelection to Spotsylvania School Board
Often-outspoken, she has represented county’s Lee Hill District since 2017.
A Fair chance to cope: FCPS Mental Health event offers resources, dialogue
Fair at JM included sessions, conversations and activities related to youth mental health.
Coker acquits himself admirably as Atticus Finch in Riverside’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
New production makes use of original stage adaption but acknowledges novel’s shortcomings.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Spotsylvania County
The rabid raccoon was found near the 7000 block of Stubbs Bridge Road near Lake Anna.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Summer-like start to the weekend, but a cooler finish.
A foot in both camps: Supporters, opponents of Crow’s Nest Outdoor Adventure make case to Stafford Planning Commission
Public hearing concerned changing campgrounds to require a conditional-use permit on agricultural land.
City hires Taylor to lead sustainability efforts
She’ll guide Fredericksburg’s pursuit of using 100% percent renewable energy for municipal operations by 2035.
Fredericksburg area is no wonderland for working families, according to latest ALICE report
Percentage of ‘asset limited’ households in the Fredericksburg area range from 22% in King George to 31% in Fredericksburg.
Brittany Flowers has heard foster care horror stories. Now she works to make fairy-tale endings.
Foster parenting is a family endeavor for Flowers, a family systems coordinator with nonprofit UMFS Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: University of Mary Washington 2025 Commencement
Sights and scenes from UMW’s 114th commencement ceremony, held on Saturday.
Aquia District voters will have choice of three candidates for supervisor in November
Supervisor Monica Gary, an independent, will face Democrat Maya Guy and Republican Hank Scharpenberg.
Kids theater group is a golden ticket to the performing arts
Extended production of Willy Wonka begins June 6 in King George.
Population growth is ‘driver’ of Stafford Courthouse road improvement project
Construction on the $30 million effort will begin later this month.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Look for occasional
Stafford supervisors vote to spend nearly $9 million on school projects
They agreed to budget $3 million to buy a warehouse, $3.1 million to purchase Chromebooks and $2.5 million to buy land for a new Drew Middle School.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Italian restaurant planned at former Visitor Center building
Eatery with a four-season dining addition is planned at the former location of the Fredericksburg Visitor Center downtown.
Biz Beat Roundup: Local housing prices continue to rise
Also inside: New business opening in former Maltese space, large data center campus proposed in Spotsylvania, church proposed near Fawn Lake.
Biz Beat Banter: Nick Cadwallender
In this week’s Biz Beat Banter podcast episode, former Free Lance-Star Publisher Nick Cadwallender talks about his life journey from Australia to Fredericksburg, his diverse work experience and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Honor Bound FIT
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to Honor Bound FIT in Stafford County — a fitness facility that is offering a rucking progression this year.
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular downtown restaurant to close
Also inside: Solar facility proposed in Stafford, ‘Lance’ back on display downtown, land being cleared at mall.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: The volunteers keep coming to Rappahannock Education Farm
27 on Saturday morning in White Oak.
WATCH: Former ambassador to speak in Fredericksburg about what he witnessed in Kosovo
Fredericksburg businesswoman Anita Crossfield calls William Walker a hero.
LISTEN: Salvation Army’s Shoe Fund impacting all ages the region
This is Salvation Army Week.
PHOTOS: From Riverside Drive to City Dock–a roaring Rappahannock
The National Weather Service says the river crested early Thursday at 15 feet.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.