On the Agenda, April 20-24
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg awards 2026 President’s Woman of the Year
Anita Crossfield named club’s woman of the year.
‘A major milestone for the city:’ Elated Eagles riding high after national championship run
UMW celebrated with a 45-minute trolley ride Saturday before hearing from Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine and other program stakeholders.
More news from The Free Press
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg celebrates UMW hoops national championship
Photojournalist Jeff Kearney rode along with the team as city turned out in celebration.
Stafford County supervisors still weighing real-estate tax rate options
County administrator: It will be a few years before data center tax revenue is a game-changer.
Press Rewind: April 13-18
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
From San Salvador to Stafford, Jorge Mendez known as ‘a fervent gatherer of people’
Mendez, the co-director of Virginia Organizing, is a recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award for his lifetime of work in advocacy.
City hosts first stop of Underground Railroad project
Tony Cohen first walked the path 30 years ago, now he repeats the trek with a statue of Harriet Tubman in tow.
Caroline implements water restrictions on residents and businesses
The county is experiencing a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor map.
‘Primary suspect’ in Akens’ disappearance not cooperating with authorities, police say
James Branton has an appearance in Spotsylvania County Circuit Court scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
A new law will make it easier to build a tiny house in your back yard starting next year
Previously, the decision was left to localities.
Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg awards 2026 President’s Woman of the Year
Anita Crossfield named club’s woman of the year.
‘A major milestone for the city:’ Elated Eagles riding high after national championship run
UMW celebrated with a 45-minute trolley ride Saturday before hearing from Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine and other program stakeholders.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg celebrates UMW hoops national championship
Photojournalist Jeff Kearney rode along with the team as city turned out in celebration.
Stafford County supervisors still weighing real-estate tax rate options
County administrator: It will be a few years before data center tax revenue is a game-changer.
Press Rewind: April 13-18
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Student arrested after pistol allegedly located in backpack at Massaponax High
Student is facing a charge of felony possession of a firearm on school property.
Redistricting campaign manager: Local leaders need to encourage their flocks to vote yes
The issue also can be boiled down to: ‘Dump Trump, and vote yes,’ said Rep. Eugene Vindman.
‘Have to pay the piper:’ Caroline Board of Supervisors adopts 6-cent real estate tax rate increase
The tax hike will help fund a litany of public safety requests.
Spotsylvania supervisors to discuss eminent domain for data center water project
Berkeley District Supervisor David Goosman requested agenda item on taking a property owner’s land be considered more thoroughly.
Planning District 16 Juneteenth celebration moved up one week
Event will now be held June 6 at North Stafford High School.
Cold turkey: Spotsylvania School Board shrinks Thanksgiving break
School board votes 4-3 to move from a five-day break in the fall to a three-day vacation.
City school board adopts updated public comment policy
The new policy prohibits ‘comments that amount to attacks against a school board member.’
COLUMN: Body-slamming stigma in Spotsylvania County
For columnist, the Micro Wrestling Federation pins down approach that entertains fans while empowering performers.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Clips: Fred Books
This week we tell you about Fred Books, a business started by two Fredericksburg-area men that hosts regular public sales featuring books, vinyl, puzzles, movies, games and more.
Biz Beat Roundup: Kalahari announces opening day, ‘safari migration’
Also inside: UMW planning downtown parade and event for national championship, menswear store coming to downtown, area median housing prices approach a half-million dollars
Biz Beat Banter: Fred Rankin
Longtime Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) President and CEO Fred Rankin is the guest on this week’s edition of the Biz Beat Banter podcast. Fred discusses his time at MWHC and gives his thoughts on what makes for a healthy and happy retirement.
Biz Beat Clips: Eastern Virginia Career College
This week’s video takes viewers to Eastern Virginia Career College in Spotsylvania, which trains students in a variety of sought-after fields including healthcare.
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular chain coming to Thornburg
Also inside: Local employers recognized for intern programs, downtown business owners purchase building, area employers named among best places to work in Virginia
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News from B101.5/WFVA
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
LISTEN: Historic Garden Week comes to Fredericksburg on Tuesday
Karli Murray (Vice-Chair) and Susan Moss (Chair) preview Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg on April 21.
Food distribution this week
Find full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: Rooted in history: Volunteers plant native trees at Mary Washington Monument
Volunteers with Tree Fredericksburg tackled the steep slopes around the Mary Washington Monument on Saturday morning.
LISTEN: Old Mill Park hosts Earth Day Festival on Saturday
Earth Day in Fredericksburg is Saturday from 11 to 5 at Old Mill Park, with environmental education, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun throughout the day.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.