City school board debate over professional development policy is a real trip
New policy requiring pre-approval for conference and other opportunities passes 4-2 — but not without some crosstalk.
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King George superintendent hopes rebuilt vocational center will ease overcrowding
School board is exploring renovation of 57-year-old building — or demolishing it and building a new job training center.
Still standing? Virginia Supreme Court to hear HFFI’s lawsuit against Fredericksburg City Council
Appeal centers on nonprofit’s legal standing to contest demolition of structure at 204 Lewis St.
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On the Agenda, July 7-11
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
A victim of the current climate? Leading weather report taken offline
The National Climate Assessment, which was established by Congress in 1990, quietly went dark earlier this week.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Dry weekend, with a drop in humidity.
They worked to keep the Moss Free Clinic open. Now, they’re tasked with closing it down — as volunteers.
Despite closing on June 12, the clinic must keep its pharmacy open through July 10 per state regulations.
Public meetings planned for road projects in Stafford, King George and Caroline
The meetings will be July 8, 9, and 10.
Stafford supervisors agree to apply for FEMA grant, buy two fire engines
A reminder about fireworks safety also provided some levity at Tuesday’s meeting.
Kaine, Warner vote no, but Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes U.S. Senate
Rep. Eugene Vindman, who represents the Fredericksburg area, also voted against the bill when it was taken up in the House.
Downtown Greens receives grant for ‘community beautification’
Grant will cover planting of native plant species, installation of educational signage.
King George superintendent hopes rebuilt vocational center will ease overcrowding
School board is exploring renovation of 57-year-old building — or demolishing it and building a new job training center.
Still standing? Virginia Supreme Court to hear HFFI’s lawsuit against Fredericksburg City Council
Appeal centers on nonprofit’s legal standing to contest demolition of structure at 204 Lewis St.
On the Agenda, July 7-11
Your weekly rundown of public meetings across the region.
A victim of the current climate? Leading weather report taken offline
The National Climate Assessment, which was established by Congress in 1990, quietly went dark earlier this week.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Dry weekend, with a drop in humidity.
City seeking junior reporter for ‘Zip Trip’ TV segment
Series will spotlight Fredericksburg’s business, culture and events on July 25.
Here are some of the new state laws that will take effect Tuesday
They concern everything from cyberbullying to insurance coverage.
National champs: After setting state record, Colonial Forge relay soared to new heights
The Colonial Forge High School boys 400 meter relay team captured first-place at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet in Philadelphia recently.
Reframing Murphy’s law: Marine Lt. Col. graduates veterans docket
The Rappahannock Regional Veterans Treatment Docket gives service members a second chance after legal troubles.
No Kid Hungry honors Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank workers as Summer Hunger Heroes
Pair’s outstanding commitment to summer hunger relief earns national recognition.
Youngkin appoints Fredericksburg businessman to UMW Board of Visitors
The governor also reappointed two other members to the governing body.
Business trip: Spanberger tours shops, addresses issues during campaign stop in Fredericksburg
Democratic candidate for governor met with small-business owners as part of her ‘Span Virginia Bus Tour.’
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat backs off, but still humid with showers, storms.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Banter: Joe Wilson
Longtime PermaTreat Pest and Termite Control owner Joe Wilson talks about the various moments of serendipity that have shaped his life.
Biz Beat Clips: Dimas Downtown
The historic Fredericksburg Square property at 525 Caroline St. in Downtown Fredericksburg is set to re-open as an event and wedding venue. Heidi Dimas will open Fredericksburg Square by Dimas Downtown at the 19,000-square-foot building. Watch the video to learn more.
Biz Beat Roundup: Fredericksburg house sells for record high
Also inside: Richmond developer eyeing former hospital, chef with DC chops details plans for downtown space, commercial brokerage re-locating offices.
Biz Beat Banter: Emmett Snead
Snead’s Farm owner Emmett Snead talks about his lifelong career in farming, his childhood growing up on a dairy farm in Fredericksburg and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Allman’s BBQ
Allman’s BBQ is a Fredericksburg institution. This week, owner Matt Haney tells us about the restaurant, its history and his desire to sell it to the next owner.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Talking about mental health at Riverside
CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn and Director Penny Ayn Maas talk about Next to Normal.
WATCH: History at Sunset kicks off at Chatham
Mary O’Neill and John Launius with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park discussed the summer of 1862.
WATCH: Ready for VA250
As the nation gets ready to celebrate 250 years in 2026, this area already excels in telling the Colonial America story.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
WATCH: $25,000 gift to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
$25,000 presented to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank as part of B101.5’s $100K of Kindness Initiative.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.