The freshman Democratic congressman was sworn in earlier this month.
Food for thought: Vindman talks bipartisanship while volunteering at area charity
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Spotsylvania supervisors waste little time plowing through agenda in first meeting of 2025
Newly-elected Chair Chris Yakabouski criticized new developments with a potential Rappahannock River crossing project and VDOT’s handling of recent winter storm, among other concerns.
WATCH: Changes at Spotsylvania convenience center sites
4:30 close time will likely go back to 6 when Daylight Savings Time begins but no more public brush or leaves will be accepted at the Chancellor Landfill.
EXPLAINER: Creating a Technology Overlay District in the City of Fredericksburg
City officials are proposing the district and associated framework for data centers.
Get in loser, we’re going to Richmond to protest Richard Stuart’s water withdrawal bill
Caroline supervisors abruptly adjourn meeting to make their case at State Capitol.
WATCH: Delegates Cole and Milde debate ex-felon voting rights on House floor
Fredericksburg area Delegates Josh Cole and Paul Milde on opposite sides of debate on the House floor on a constitutional amendment restoring voting rights for those convicted of a felony.
WATCH: House of Delegates passes resolution to protect abortion
Democrats in the House of Delegates advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to place abortion rights in the state constitution.
WATCH: City of Fredericksburg unveils new Visitor Center
On Friday, the City unveiled its new Visitor Center, which will occupy the ground floor of the newly-christened City Center.
WATCH: Senator Kaine talks legislative priorities
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine talks about his comittment to the Affordable Care Act, getting legislation passed in the minority party of Capitol Hill and how he views the conversations about Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal.
King George supervisors elect Davis chair, Sullins vice chair
Board also voted to enter into a settlement with the Walnut Hill Development Corporation over the denial of a rezoning permit for a proposed subdivision.
Milde announces plans to seek re-election in the 64th District
Former Stafford supervisor defeated Leonard Lacey for the seat in 2023.
Stafford supervisors make history with Diggs’ appointment as chairman
He is the first openly gay supervisor to serve as chairman of the board.
Paging civically-minded students: Stafford County pair to serve in state legislature
Two students from Stafford County Public Schools have been chosen to serve as pages in General Assembly.
House Speaker Scott hops on Cole(s) train at event in Fredericksburg
Del. Joshua Cole is seeking re-election in the 65th District; Spotsylvania School Board Vice Chair Nicole Cole seeks seat in 66th District.
Del. Joshua Cole to seek re-election to 65th District
Democrat, who represents Fredericksburg, will host launch party featuring speaker of the house Don Scott.
My top 5 stories of 2024: Taft Coghill Jr.
After being away from journalism for 18 months, it did not take long after the Free Press launched in February to realize why I missed it so much.
Fredericksburg City Council announces application process for vacant Ward 3 seat
Tim Duffy announced his resignation at a City Council meeting earlier this month.
Spanberger reflects on time in Congress, looks ahead to gubernatorial run
As she prepares to leave Congress, the Democrat looks back at legislative achievements, hurdles.
Senate passes bill renaming Fredericksburg post office for Gladys P. Todd
Revered schoolteacher and community organizer was a fixture in the city’s civil rights movement.
WATCH: Senator Warner says a government shutdown now would be cruel
Virginia Senator Mark Warner asked about packages and air travel–“Yes, there will be disruptions.”
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