Updated elementary school zoning encounters ‘a little glitch.’
FCPS approves proposed FY2025-26 budget, instructional calendar
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Area legislators achieved mixed results in recent General Assembly session
From voter registration laws and sexual assault prevention to support for incarcerated veterans and dental care for pregnant women, the local state delegation kept busy during the most recent General Assembly session.
Local fired park ranger to be Warner’s guest at Trump speech to Congress
Ashley Ranalli worked at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
Newman officially takes over as President, CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare
Newman has served as MWHC’s chief operating officer and chief medical officer since 2019.
Sixty-one-year-old fatally shot in incident with federal officer
He was involved in a disturbance that began with a motorcyclist driving recklessly.
‘This lady is Horne’s’: Johnson has served Port Royal diners for 60-plus years
Gloria Jean Johnson celebrated 64 years working at Horne’s restaurant this past January.
Sorrentino finally ‘gets to be a fan’ after Hall of Fame coaching career
Veteran coach spent 15 years at Mountain View after winning one state championships each at Culpeper and C.D. Hylton.
Bears can’t handle sharpshooting Rams in Region 5D title game
Riverbend will visit Albemarle in Class 5 state quarterfinals on Tuesday; James Monroe girls will host Hopewell the same night.
Officials: Trump administration’s VA hiring freeze impacting new Fredericksburg facility
New facility opens Monday approximately 500 employees short of capacity, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner said.
Don’t ribbit: FredNats honor region’s Black baseball history with new identity
For five home games this season, the FredNats will transform into the Frogs, an all-Black team that starred on city diamonds from 1919 through the early 1930s.
Mitchell: County administrator’s proposed budget a ‘win’ for Spotsylvania schools
Ed Petrovich proposed a total budget increase of $131.3 million without raising the real estate tax rate.
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.
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