Compared to the April 1, 2020 Census, the region’s population grew by 24,861 people, or 6.5%.
Regional population tops 400,000 in latest Weldon Cooper Center data
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Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue to retire
Donohue, who will step down June 30, has served as regional nonprofit’s president since 2010.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Expect a wet Friday around Fredericksburg leading to a cool, dry weekend.
Groups hold energetic conversation on data centers in Fredericksburg
Panel at Dorothy Hart included environmentalists, data center developers and Mayor Kerry Devine.
Stuart’s bill passes committee, Caroline’s water permit won’t be impacted
Senate Bill 923, introduced by Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland), passed the committee level unanimously. A second bill introduced by Stuart, providing more oversight of data centers, advanced as well.
‘Disgusting’ or deliberate? Stafford supervisors debate ripple effects of Trump’s DEI order
The question of the hour: Does merely having a diversity committee imperil federal funding on which the county relies?
Stafford Schools proposed budget has a funding gap of $14.2 million
Superintendent Daniel W. Smith on Tuesday presented a $490.7 million funding request to the county school board.
As City Council fetes Duffy, search is underway for Ward 3 replacement
Councilors also pledge to monitor potential impact of federal freeze on city’s budget.
Spotsylvania residents seek end to ‘vicious cycle’ of underfunded schools
Board member Lisa Phelps also expressed concern about salary proposals for central office positions.
GWRC talks street outreach position — again
King George, Caroline reps not sure their jurisdictions would help foot bill for regional position.
Spotsylvania shooting victim found in the back seat of disabled vehicle
Victim is in stable condition after suffering gunshot wound to torso.
Patawomeck Tribe to take ownership of 870 acres along Rappahannock River
Property contains significant natural heritage resources, including forest lands, river shoreline, stream systems and significant wetlands.
Edwards’ lesson plans earn high marks from Gov. Youngkin in speech
Culpeper high schooler, member of Germanna’s Future Educators program, gets shoutout in State of the Commonwealth address.
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.
Two found dead in Spotsylvania County home; deaths ruled homicide
Bodies were discovered after visit from a concerned friend.
‘Rally Captain’ commands attention for his viral Washington fandom
Spotsylvania County resident Stephen Boyd, aka the Commanders ‘Rally Captain’ has chronicled team’s Cinderella run to NFC championship game.
School officials, community leaders urge Fredericksburg-area immigrants to ‘know your rights’
Spotsylvania Superintendent Mitchell advises families that the school division will not inquire about students’ immigration status.
Local businesswoman Joy Crump announces Ward 2 City Council run
Crump, the chef owner of FOODE + Mercantile, has lived in the city since 2011.
‘We’re going to make something here’: Germanna opens Stafford center
The center is designed to address workforce needs in health care, cybersecurity and information technology.
Work on Learning Lane in Fredericksburg will continue until April
The road, which leads from Route 1 to Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle schools, was shut down in July.
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