Dr. Jen Manion will discuss her book, ‘Female Husbands: A Trans History’ on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.
‘Female Husbands’ book talk to be held at Fredericksburg Area Museum
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Regional home sales prices continue to rise
FAAR Report: rental market steady with lease renewal increases are in the triple digits.
FFP exclusive: Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones talks derailment, response
The Free Press sat down with Jones to discuss the CSX derailment, his department’s response and his takeaways from the incident.
Fredericksburg city crime report, July 24-31
Would-be auto thieves squander prime opportunity to steal Amazon truck.
UPDATED: Learning Lane to close Aug. 16; watch for detours
Community meeting Wednesday to discuss pipe repairs near school.
Virginia free clinics hope for funding boost from the state
More and more people are relying on services provided by free clinics.
City manager, Spanberger press CSX on derailment, response
Tim Baroody asked that CSX respond to the inquiries — in writing — by mid-August.
Paving in the City begins on the 28th
Travelers can expect overnight delays and a temporary rough ride as crews resurface Route 3 westbound and refresh lane markings.
Workforce NOW awards student scholarships at chamber meeting
Three students recognized for community involvement, academics, educational pursuits.
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair begins Friday
Gates open at 5 p.m. each weekday and 1 p.m. on weekends.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
Josh Summits named Fredericksburg’s new director of economic development and tourism.
CSX official: Human error caused Saturday’s train derailment in the city
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones said hazardous materials were a short distance away from the five railcars that went off track and hit a sound wall.
Fredericksburg’s French connection: Students exchange culture and discovery
Students from Frejus, France experience a glimpse into life in Fredericksburg.
Local couple killed in New York plane crash
Well-known Fredericksburg men were visiting a friend in Long Island.
City juvenile facing firearms charge after claiming to be shooting victim
City crime report also includes multiple vehicle break-ins.
FFP exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school
The Free Press accompanied FCPS educators and administrators on a recent tour of the city’s new middle school, which will open its doors for the 2025-26 school year.
CSX officials to address community on train derailment
The briefing will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Virginia Railway Express parking lot near the site of the incident.
What Fredericksburg-area pols, organizers are saying about Biden’s exit from race
The Free Press compiled statements issued by Fredericksburg-area politicians at the state and federal levels in reaction to Biden bowing out of the presidential race.
Updated: CSX freight train derails in downtown Fredericksburg
VRE: No impact expected for Monday a.m. service related to Saturday’s derailment.
Peace in Da Paint offers a sunny outlook on the power of community
Annual basketball tournament and community celebration in Mayfield drew more than 1,500 people.
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