Hands-on day camp exposes girls to role models, variety of career options in fire and rescue.
A hot career choice: Stafford camp aims to spark girls’ interest in firefighting
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A ‘force’ against bigotry: Fredericksburg Police Department deploys new LGBTQ+ liaison team
Officers Cash, Hellmuth, and Smith to serve as a resource, point of contact for LGBTQ+ community.
R-Board program aims to break the cycle of two-wheeled waste
Joint venture with Stafford Community Church has saved more than 75 bicycles from languishing in landfills.
When it comes to being his authentic self, Quinn Fontaine is playing for keeps
Trans author, artist returns to his hometown of Fredericksburg to share hope and humor.
Stafford schools ban cell phones, establish Office of Student Conduct
Teacher salaries get another 0.5% boost thanks to additional state budget funds.
Exclusive: Search warrants led to manhunt for Spotsy triple murder suspect
Cash, instructions and possible suicide note tipped off law enforcement to Alyssa Jane Venable as a suspect.
Out and About: FAM exhibit shines light on area’s LGBTQ+ community
Exhibit is a multisensory walk through the histories, challenges and joys of the queer community in the Fredericksburg region.
Stafford County crime report May 28-June 6
A case of stolen hair, a shoplifting granny, and a buzz killed for underage drinker.
Stafford supervisors take time to re-haul meeting schedule
New start times, extra days, comment sessions and time limits under review.
A case of problematic gate-keeping in Falmouth?
Visitors claimed they were blocked from leaving beachfront park near Rappahannock River in Stafford.
United Way program empowers women by teaching financial independence
Women’s mentoring program launches a second session in July.
Summer solstice festival to be held at Riverside Park
New event hosted by Fredericksburg Main Street.
Framing rock royalty
Local shop works with Queen memorabilia.
Owners withdraw permit for pier at proposed Crows Nest campground
Pier was subject of particular consternation for opponents of the project.
All aboard an updated, upgraded Fredericksburg VRE station
VRE, city show off $14M in upgrades at downtown station.
When romping in the Rappahannock this summer, go with the flow — safely
River advocates share tips on staying safe on the water this summer.
Make a plan before you hit the water
What should be on your river planning checklist?
Silent mode? Stafford Schools propose to ban student phones during instruction
New policy states no phone use during school day at all schools in county.
Yellen visits Stafford as part of effort to ensure rural areas no longer lag behind with broadband access
Secretary of Treasury visits Stafford to tout broadband project as part of Biden administration’s ‘Investing in America Agenda.’
Stafford Board of Supervisors rejects Clift Farm Road development plans
Neighbors score a ‘tempered’ victory with denial of rezoning for senior living community.
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