Development would bring 99 single-family detached homes to an area residents say already has traffic congestion.
Concerned ‘way of life’ is at stake, Spotsylvania supervisors table vote on Smith Station Crossing
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City council’s ‘conservative’ budget includes 4-cent real estate tax increase
The body also approved on first reading an 8% increase to water rates and a 6% increase to sewer rates.
WHM planning ‘a Monumental Celebration’ on May 4
Event will include historical speakers, updates on accessibility improvements.
At ribbon cutting, Vindman pledges to fight against ‘extreme policies’ in D.C.
Vindman (D-7th) greeted constituents and local officials during a ribbon-cutting for his Fredericksburg district office.
UMW Board of Visitors discusses compliance with federal law, fundraising efforts
Board member, MWHC CEO floats idea of bringing medical school to Fredericksburg region.
Ross, Baldo powering FredNats in early part of season
Power-hitting first baseman, savvy reliever among team’s early standouts in 2025.
VDOT: Route 1 traffic to shift near Mudd Tavern Road in Spotsylvania
Northbound and southbound Route 1 will be shifted to the right temporarily to provide space for crews to work on median construction.
VDH reports state’s first case of measles in 2025, with possible exposure in Fredericksburg
Patient visited a pediatric clinic in Fredericksburg on April 16.
Free Press Sound Check with Emily Woodhull
Hear from and see the rising star, who’s preparing to release a new single.
At Tapa Rio, both the mood and food are worth sharing
The riverfront restaurant, which celebrated its sixth anniversary in January, is the culmination of Erika Acosta’s culinary journey.
Stafford school board awaiting word on which gap they’ll need to span
Revenue from the county and state could leave as little as $700,000 or as much as $16.5 million unfunded.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Weekend will be warm and dry across the Fredericksburg region.
HR blocked: Spotsylvania School Board votes down third-party hiring audit after troubling incidents
Five board members believe changes already made to the hiring process will eliminate job candidates who may harm children.
Residents support North Stafford road project but say more needs to be done
Construction will begin later this month on work to improve Route 1 at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane.
Fredericksburg City Council aims to ‘keep powder dry’ in recommended FY26 budget
Councilors discuss real estate tax rate, funds for partner organizations.
Stafford County supervisors vote to increase real-estate tax rate by 3 cents
The levy is 2 cents less than what County Administrator Bill Ashton proposed last month.
UMW student turns pandemic-era passion project into a business venture
UMW senior Maha Montaz was able to start a jewelry business out of a hobby she started to escape boredom during the pandemic.
Rappahannock named to list of America’s most endangered rivers
American Rivers report cites declining groundwater, population and development growth as issues affecting river.
Summit attempts to get to ‘root cause’ of teen violence in the Fredericksburg area
Event took place six days after a mass shooting in Spotsylvania County left three teenagers dead and three others wounded.
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