Ed Petrovich proposed a total budget increase of $131.3 million without raising the real estate tax rate.
Mitchell: County administrator’s proposed budget a ‘win’ for Spotsylvania schools
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Jenkins rings in new year with TD, relishes Super season with Eagles
Fredericksburg native and Chancellor High School alumnus saw the field in Super Bowl LIX as a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Big temperature swings this weekend in Fredericksburg.
Planners’ new vision for Fredericksburg is a walk in the (pocket) park
At final community conversation for city’s new Comprehensive Plan, walkable centers concept comes into focus.
Stafford County solar farm sees the light of day — for now
Project would produce power for about 600 low- to moderate-income homes as well as some businesses.
The Silver Companies and STACK planning $10 billion data center investment in the city
Announcement comes hours after the city council voted unanimously to approve a Technology Overlay District.
‘Grease’ gets a good word: Pay raises for support staff in Stafford schools budget
Teachers also would see pay raises as part of the $503.1 million spending plan.
Fredericksburg City Council approves Technology Overlay District
Votes pave the way for by-right data center development in Celebrate Virginia South.
Lewis paces JM girls to first state tournament appearance in 13 years
Yellow Jackets will host Brentsville in the Region 3B championship game Thursday at 7 p.m.
PHOTO GALLERY: Jackets sting Meridian to advance to state tournament
The James Monroe girls’ basketball team punched a ticket to the Class 3 state tournament with a 54-38 victory over Meridian Tuesday night.
King III hoping to usher in a dynasty at Riverbend
Son of former Caroline standout averaging 15.2 points per game for the Bears, who host Potomac Falls in the Region 5D semifinals Wednesday.
Judge declines to dismiss Taylor’s lawsuit against Spotsylvania School Board
A pretrial hearing for former superintendent’s wrongful termination suit is set for May 21.
Federal funding again dominates FCPS budget discussions
Division will hold a public hearing on the budget March 3, with a joint work session with city council set for early April.
Fredericksburg Area Museum receives Commonwealth History Fund grant
Downtown museum will use grant funds to mount a new exhibition on the area’s Black history called ‘Living Legacies.’
Beverly’s frigid feat gets a warm reception with exhibit at Caroline museum
Caroline Historical Society display on World War II veteran Reginald Beverly and other prominent Black contributors to the county runs Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit awarded two hospital grants
Awards totaling $40,000 will support access to health care in the region.
FredNats announce 2025 promotional schedule and single-game tickets
Record 19 firework shows, 19 giveaways, 5 bobbleheads, 12 theme nights, daily promotions highlight schedule.
Virginia lawmakers wrap short session, 380 bills heading to governor’s desk
House lawmakers also launched a committee to explore the impact of the federal workforce cuts and funding reductions on the commonwealth.
Spotsylvania officials enlist service providers ahead of plan to ‘clean up’ homelessness in county
At a meeting held earlier this month, representatives from the county’s sheriff’s office outlined a timeline for vacating encampments on private property. They’re asking organizations to assist those who will be displaced.
PHOTO GALLERY: Coldest Night of the Year
Fredericksburg turns out for homelessness awareness fundraiser.
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