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The A1
The term “A1” dates back to the 18th century, when Lloyd’s Register used the designation to denote the highest class or quality of shipping vessels. In modern times, A1 became ubiquitous as the front page of major American newspapers, a place where you could find the day’s most pressing stories.
Introducing “The A1,” a collection of the most impactful and resonant journalism produced by the staff of the Fredericksburg Free Press. We’ll update this page regularly as we continue our mission to tell the stories of the Fredericksburg region.
‘He stood up for us’: Albanians, others honor Walker for uncovering massacre in Kosovo
Ambassador William Walker spoke at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center on Saturday to promote his new book: ‘Racak: The Story of a War Crime.’
Introducing “The Tribe” podcast
New podcast from the Fredericksburg Free Press probes claims made against Patawomeck Tribe by local historians.
From dream job to firing nightmare: Former local park ranger represents her peers at Trump’s speech to Congress
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner invited Fredericksburg’s Ashley Ranalli, a DOGE cut casualty, to the Capitol.
Annual Point-in-Time count ‘a great entry point’ for addressing homelessness
More than 50 volunteers combed the region last week, gathering information for annual survey.
‘I need to tell y’all a story’: How a grieving mother helped FCPS go cellphone free
City schools say their cell phone free policy launched without a hitch this fall; Karen Smith is one reason why.
Amid ‘a national crisis,’ one Virginia city came together to assist mobile home owners
Habitat Charlottesville, city officials and residents coalesced in an effort to prevent the type of widespread displacement that’s become increasingly common for mobile home parks. It worked.
In Market Square, giving a voice to those who hear them
Local mental health advocates aim to break stereotypes with World Hearing Voices Day celebration.
In Fredericksburg’s Mayfield neighborhood, current events fuel efforts to educate residents about petroleum pipeline
Volunteers from the Fredericksburg chapter of the NAACP, Mayfield Civic Association and Fredericksburg Fire Department have teamed up to spread awareness about the pipeline, constructed in 1964.
After years of planning, supporters hope Jeremiah Community has found its home
On July 10, the Fredericksburg Planning Commission held a public hearing on the supportive housing development, which is proposed for 31.7 acres in the Bragg Hill area.
New Spotsylvania Schools superintendent Mitchell is ready for the moment
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Mitchell discussed his upbringing, his leadership style and what it will take to change the narrative of the Spotsylvania school division.
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.
In Afghanistan, old forces threaten girls’ education. She represents a new school of thought.
After fleeing Kabul as a refugee, Nargis Zadran found a home in Stafford and a purpose with the nonprofit Educate Girls Now.
At James Monroe, support for injured lacrosse player burns brightly
Junior Gunnar Burns suffered a spinal injury during a lacrosse game in Hanover on Tuesday and remains hospitalized at VCU Medical Center.
How a Stafford mom helped pass a law that pays caregivers of disabled children
Emily Sagle found a sympathetic legislator in Del. Joshua Cole, who introduced HB 1318, a bill that allows parents to be paid as caregivers for their severely disabled children.
King George supervisors ready to ‘go to war’ with Amazon
Battle lines drawn over data center performance agreement signed by previous board.
The Moss Clinic exists to provide care to those who can’t afford it. What happens if it can’t afford to provide care?Â
The prognosis for the clinic, which serves exclusively low-income patients, appears grim.
Therapist’s service an early victory for Black mental health patients in Fredericksburg
In the early 1970s, Thomas Victory became the first Black staffer at the Rappahannock Guidance Clinic.
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