The park’s summer interpretive program starts June 9 and runs through Aug. 3.
National Park Service sets summer hours for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
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LISTEN: What you need to know about measles
Measles cases has the attention of health officials.
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.
On the Agenda, May 19-23
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Area road work this week
Many highway work zones will be suspended and temporary lane closures lifted on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from
noon on Friday, May 23 until noon on Tuesday, May 27.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
LISTEN: Salvation Army’s Shoe Fund impacting all ages the region
This is Salvation Army Week.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Summer-like start to the weekend, but a cooler finish.
Fredericksburg area is no wonderland for working families, according to latest ALICE report
Percentage of ‘asset limited’ households in the Fredericksburg area range from 22% in King George to 31% in Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Stamp Out Hunger collects 15,000 meals
Mail carriers collected food around the region on Saturday.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
Brittany Flowers has heard foster care horror stories. Now she works to make fairy-tale endings.
Foster parenting is a family endeavor for Flowers, a family systems coordinator with nonprofit UMFS Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Look for occasional
WATCH: Stamp Out Hunger this Saturday
Leave non-perishable food by your mailbox.
LISTEN: Sunshine Baseball League registration due by May 15th
Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the summer baseball league–games at Sunshine Ballpark off Wicklow Drive and Walker-Grant.
Concerned leaders ‘sound the alarm’ on youth violence during community forum
Recent spate of gun violence spurs community leaders to identify problems, seek solutions.
On the Agenda, May 5-9
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
LISTEN: Staying safe and sober for Cinco de Mayo
Kurt Erickson with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program talks about dangers on the road if you drink and drive after Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
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