Two of Sophia Pineda’s sumi-e watercolors on rice paper are part of Access/VSA show.
Fredericksburg woman’s artwork chosen for Kennedy Center exhibit
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Star-spangled celebrations: Your guide to a fabulous Fourth of July in the Fredericksburg region
From Stafford to Caroline and points in-between, a full list of festivities on and about the Fourth.
Robbie Reeves
Robbie Reeves, 33, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on May 25, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1991 while his father served in the Navy, Robbie lived a life rich in experience,...
GWRC establishes new committee for focus on rural transportation
Caroline and King George counties to receive increased attention for planning projects starting later this year.
Patricia Greene Gaillot
Patricia Greene Gaillot passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after a long and elegantly fought battle with cancer. Born February 26, 1940, she was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Myrtle Greene; her son, Terry Harding; and her husband, Donald Gaillot....
Anthony Costo
Anthony (Tony) Costo, 68, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. A loving and supportive husband and father, his memory will live on in the hearts of those he left behind. Anthony was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and served in the United...
John Jeffery Andrianos
John Jeffery Andrianos, 68, of Fredericksburg, Va., died on March 10, 2025. The oldest child of Chris and Bessie (Maroules) Andrianos, John was the devoted husband of Evelyn (Meurer), a dedicated father to John Meurer (Buckhannon, W.Va.) and Tina Meurer...
Christopher Anthony Skomra
Christopher Anthony Skomra, 49, of Clinton, Maryland, died at home, with his beloved dog, Molly, at his side after a long battle with cancer Saturday, March 8, 2025. Chris was born March 23, 1975 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania...
RACSB program delivers flowers, smiles on Valentine’s Day
Special RAAI program offers bouquets from ‘the best delivery people on the planet.’
GWRC talks street outreach position — again
King George, Caroline reps not sure their jurisdictions would help foot bill for regional position.
My Top 5 stories of 2024: Kathy Knotts
FFP staffers reflects on some of their favorite stories of the year.
Help Wanted: GWRC explores idea of second street outreach position
City separately pursuing a downtown outreach position in coordination with RACSB.
Stafford Board of Supervisors votes to censure Monica Gary
Gary labels board’s action a ‘serious violation of the Civil Rights Act.’
Press Rewind, Dec. 8-14
The Free Press team dove into speed zones, disaster aid, supportive housing and landscaping this week. See what you missed.
FOR will use grant funds to keep stormwater pollution at bay
Watershed grant aims to bolster green infrastructure projects throughout Fredericksburg region.
Spotsylvania school board rearranges agenda, approves changes to instructional calendar
Under tweaked agenda, public comments will be pushed toward the end of regular meetings.
Watch for street closures downtown today for parade
Annual Christmas parade kicks off at 5:30 p.m.
Press Rewind, Nov. 24-30
Here are the headlines from Thanksgiving week that you may have missed.
Stafford supervisors debate school funding, bonuses for staff
Supervisors push back against additional funding requests from school system.
Stafford County Schools announces new superintendent
Daniel W. Smith moves into division’s top position after serving as chief of staff for Loudoun County schools.
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