Workforce NOW awards student scholarships at chamber meeting
Three students recognized for community involvement, academics, educational pursuits.
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Stafford Planning Commission recommends approval of 504-acre data center campus
The campus is expected to generate $88 million per year in tax revenue when completed.
Environmental groups in the region voice concerns about data centers
Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.
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Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair begins Friday
Gates open at 5 p.m. each weekday and 1 p.m. on weekends.
Stafford seeks feedback in superintendent search
Community engagement events to be held in August.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
Josh Summits named Fredericksburg’s new director of economic development and tourism.
CSX official: Human error caused Saturday’s train derailment in the city
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones said hazardous materials were a short distance away from the five railcars that went off track and hit a sound wall.
Fredericksburg’s French connection: Students exchange culture and discovery
Students from Frejus, France experience a glimpse into life in Fredericksburg.
Police pursuit shuts down Centreport Parkway in Stafford
Three suspects arrested on multiple charges.
UPDATE: Swimming advisory extended for Lake Anna
Terry’s Run now included in advisory area.
Local couple killed in New York plane crash
Well-known Fredericksburg men were visiting a friend in Long Island.
Stafford Planning Commission recommends approval of 504-acre data center campus
The campus is expected to generate $88 million per year in tax revenue when completed.
Environmental groups in the region voice concerns about data centers
Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair begins Friday
Gates open at 5 p.m. each weekday and 1 p.m. on weekends.
Stafford seeks feedback in superintendent search
Community engagement events to be held in August.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
Josh Summits named Fredericksburg’s new director of economic development and tourism.
CSX official: Human error caused Saturday’s train derailment in the city
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones said hazardous materials were a short distance away from the five railcars that went off track and hit a sound wall.
Fredericksburg’s French connection: Students exchange culture and discovery
Students from Frejus, France experience a glimpse into life in Fredericksburg.
Police pursuit shuts down Centreport Parkway in Stafford
Three suspects arrested on multiple charges.
Spotsylvania hosts town hall on safety improvements to Tidewater Trail Wednesday
Community to discuss dangerous stretch of road in county.
Vehicle shot on Warrenton Road
Stafford County crime reports for July 17-22.
Spotsylvania man in custody after early Tuesday morning shooting
Joseph Alfonza Jackson is charged with three counts of malicious wounding after also allegedly running over the female shooting victim with his vehicle.
City juvenile facing firearms charge after claiming to be shooting victim
City crime report also includes multiple vehicle break-ins.
FFP exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school
The Free Press accompanied FCPS educators and administrators on a recent tour of the city’s new middle school, which will open its doors for the 2025-26 school year.
CSX officials to address community on train derailment
The briefing will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Virginia Railway Express parking lot near the site of the incident.
Overwhelmed by public hearings, Caroline supervisors adjust schedule
Major developments are in the works in the county, but supervisors request extra time to carefully consider them.
What Fredericksburg-area pols, organizers are saying about Biden’s exit from race
The Free Press compiled statements issued by Fredericksburg-area politicians at the state and federal levels in reaction to Biden bowing out of the presidential race.
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NoVA congresswoman makes history as first member to to use AI voice on House floor
Jennifer Wexton was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that impacted her ability to speak.
Area gas prices down two cents in the last week
Triple A Mid-Atlantic weekly statewide report.
Loud noise advisory on Thursday around Dahlgren
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division plans to conduct range testing.
Crossovers on Route 3 at Lick Run now closed
A culvert installation project will change traffic pattern around the First Day of Chancellorsville Battle thru November.
Rising temps again next week
Forecasters say a dry, low humidity weekend before the heat returns.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.