From baseball to ‘Box’ Brown, trail features 23 stops and spans 300 years of Stafford’s Black history.
Stafford County highlights Black history with heritage trail
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VDOT: Southpoint median changes aim to improve safety in Route 1 corridor
Work in Spotsylvania is part of an ongoing $16.6 million project that began in March 2023.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
After a couple nights with lows in the teens, a slow warming trend develops this weekend.
New VA clinic to open March 3 in Spotsylvania
A ribbon cutting ceremony for 470,000 square foot facility will be held Feb. 28 at 1 p.m.
Data centers in Stafford County? You’ll need a permit for those.
Developers would need conditional-use approval for facilities in heavy industrial zones.
Judge rules against plaintiff in suit over city council appointment process
Guy Gormley is still seeking the release of written notes and other materials related to the interview and appointment process.
Exodus hopes to be the genesis of affordable housing for essential workers in King George
King George Board of Supervisors voted to support Exodus Family Institute’s application for a $100,000 grant to conduct a feasibility study for 21 affordable homes.
‘If we don’t tell their stories, who will?’ Hidden Histories sheds light on Black landmarks
Tour offered a peek into the historically complicated relationship between African Americans and downtown Fredericksburg.
Vindman calls on Virginians to defend civil servants ‘like they’ve defended us’
At the Caroline NAACP’s Black History Month celebration, congressman urged attendees to reach out with concerns over the direction of the country.
Stafford appoints Loew as parks, recreation and tourism director
He has more than 20 years of experience in parks and recreation.
PHOTO GALLERY: George Washington’s birthday at Ferry Farm
Sights and scenes from George Washington’s Ferry Farm on President’s Day
Earle-Sears: Virginians will be ‘all right’ despite federal workforce purge
During campaign event in Caroline County, the Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate said fired federal workers should look into employment in Virginia’s private sector.
Coldest Night of the Year offers a walk in the shoes of the unhoused
Fundraiser originated in Canada with a goal of supporting local charities and programs that help people in difficult housing situations.
Local first responders detail ‘overwhelming’ Reagan airport scene
At least two emergency personnel from the Fredericksburg area responded when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet last month.
For majority-minority Caroline School board, diversity isn’t just a buzzword
With four Black members, the board is the only governing body in the Fredericksburg area with a majority of minorities.
Wheeler to serve as interim principal at Hugh Mercer Elementary
Current Hugh Mercer Principal James Snyder will transition to facilities and operations at the division level.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Weekend rain and potential for more snow next week for Fredericksburg region.
Finn is in as Ward 3 councilor after appointment Thursday
Former planning commission chair will represent Ward 3 through the remainder of term.
Planning commission tells city to cool heels on Technology Overlay District
Following a lengthy public hearing on a zoning district for data centers, commission votes 4-3 to recommend denying approval.
To avoid getting snowed under, school officials take early action
Many school officials start checking roads at 4 a.m. when winter weather is a factor.
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