Contest operators Paula and Robert Welsh plan to donate significant portion of ticket sales to two local charities.
The ‘write’ stuff: Essay contest to determine next owner of historic downtown home
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Country artist strikes a chord at local Fredericksburg homeless shelter for Giving Guitars event
Steven Cade made a stop in Fredericksburg to perform and donate a guitar for lessons at The Brisben Center.
Report identifies major gaps in regional response to homelessness
Report also notes that affordable housing is increasingly elusive in the region, racial disparities persist and evictions are on the rise.
Spotsylvania supervisors open to repairing bond with Virginia Heritage HOA
Residents are requesting nearly $1.3 million in relief from the county, alleging its staff prematurely released performance bonds to builder Lennar Homes.
Still standing? Virginia Supreme Court to hear HFFI’s lawsuit against Fredericksburg City Council
Appeal centers on nonprofit’s legal standing to contest demolition of structure at 204 Lewis St.
Faith Housing Coalition hosting expo Saturday at James Monroe High School
Free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features mortgage lenders, home inspectors, appraisers and real estate agents.
HFFI builds preservation knowledge with ‘Lost and Saved’ walking tour
Tour included the Renwick Courthouse, which is currently undergoing renovations.
FAHASS concerned some will fall ‘through the cracks’ amid funding cut, layoffs
Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services recently laid off 25% of its employees after losing half of a $1.7 million federal grant.
Spotsylvania officials enlist service providers ahead of plan to ‘clean up’ homelessness in county
At a meeting held earlier this month, representatives from the county’s sheriff’s office outlined a timeline for vacating encampments on private property. They’re asking organizations to assist those who will be displaced.
Exodus hopes to be the genesis of affordable housing for essential workers in King George
King George Board of Supervisors voted to support Exodus Family Institute’s application for a $100,000 grant to conduct a feasibility study for 21 affordable homes.
Coldest Night of the Year offers a walk in the shoes of the unhoused
Fundraiser originated in Canada with a goal of supporting local charities and programs that help people in difficult housing situations.
FAAR ‘deeply concerned’ about King George’s proposed zoning amendments
Proposed amendments to zoning and subdivision ordinance would severely limit the amount of homes on one parcel of land.
Annual Point-in-Time count ‘a great entry point’ for addressing homelessness
More than 50 volunteers combed the region last week, gathering information for annual survey.
‘A little out of the ordinary’: Jeremiah Community passes final hurdle
On Tuesday, Fredericksburg City Council cleared the way for the supportive housing project to move into the site planning stage.
Annual count of homeless in the Fredericksburg region upcoming
Continuum of Care is recruiting volunteers to help with this year’s count.
208 homes sold in past three weeks
A 3,845-square-foot house at 615 Fauquier St. just off Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg topped the list.
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.
Help Wanted: GWRC explores idea of second street outreach position
City separately pursuing a downtown outreach position in coordination with RACSB.
What sold last week: Warrenton Road property tops list
See the list of 72 homes that sold last week in the region.
Fredericksburg City Council signals support for Jeremiah Community
Unanimously approves two measures related to project; will hold remaining four votes in January.
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