Event hosted by the National Council of Negro Women in its third year.
Health fair highlights well-being services in region
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On the Agenda, May 4-8
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: The Great Train Race
Runners from ages 5-17 took to the streets of downtown Fredericksburg on Sunday morning.
PHOTOS: League of Women Voters’ Rappahannock Art & Music Festival
Public art festival aims to bring people together through creativity, conversation, and civic connection.
Press Rewind: April 27-May 2
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
PHOTOS: A fine Friday night in Fredericksburg
Live music filled the air downtown as crowds come out to enjoy weather, dancing, drinks and community.
Fredericksburg’s foster care population has nearly doubled in the past five years
The overall number of children served by the program has also climbed steadily.
Spanberger signs rideshare safety bills tightening driver-checks, in-app protections
New laws require stronger identity verification, expanded background screenings and optional audio, video recording during rides.
With state funding still in flux, Spotsylvania School Board adopts budget
The board put an immediate freeze on some approved positions until the state budget is finalized.
Fredericksburg Visitor Center hosts May art exhibition honoring local seniors
Opening reception Friday, May 1.
City shooting leads to school lockdowns
Gladys West and Lafayette Elementary were placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
Stafford County School Board approves budget that includes funds to open schools, increase starting teacher pay
The board had to make some cuts to a preliminary spending plan, defer other spending until state budget is complete.
UPDATED: Stafford County supervisors agree to raise tax rate by more than 4 cents
The $0.9675 levy, though, marks a decrease from the county administrator’s proposal of 98.5 cents.
As Spotsylvania supervisors approve $5 million purchase of sports complex, cuts could come at a premium
A group of county retirees concerned about changes to their health insurance addressed the board Tuesday night.
Fredericksburg City Council approves budget, four-cent increase in real estate tax
New water and sewer rates, EMS fees also pass unanimously.
Caroline’s Calveric named president of Virginia Association of School Superintendents
Cavleric is in her eighth year as superintendent of Caroline County Public Schools.
Fredericksburg Police promotes Crystal Hill to deputy chief
She began her career with FPD in 2006 as a Communications Officer and has spent more than 20 years with the department.
Stafford Planning Commission considering new rules after data center hearing canceled
The commission also deferred discussion on another data center and recommended approval of an electric substation for a third.
Pitch perfect? UMW students showcase innovation at start-up competition
Burgeoning entrepreneurs presented their products, vied for investment prizes.
COLUMN: For Stafford’s Baker family, a good deed is its own reward
Couple’s recent donation to the Stafford County Animal Shelter honors their late daughter, Amy.
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