Rappahannock Education Farm had 20 volunteers on Saturday afternoon doing the hard (and hot) work of planting 400 pounds of seed potatoes.
PHOTOS: Spring planting continues at Rappahannock Education Farm
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WATCH: Vietnam War Veterans Day observed in Fredericksburg
Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg Chapter 4 hosted a ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery.
A dot-com destination for DOGE victims? Youngkin touts new jobs site at appearance in Stafford
The governor came to defense contractor SimVentions in Stafford County on Friday to hype virginiahasjobs.com.
Triple A says gas prices up three cents in the Fredericksburg area
Statewide, Triple A says we’re paying a penny less than last month, and 49 cents less than 2024.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
We’ll see the warmest weekend so far this season for the Fredericksburg region.
WATCH: The power of a second chance
Former area law enforcement officer Brian Freeman to talk at FailSafe-Era’s Second Chance Gala on April 4th.
LISTEN: The Fredericksburg SPCA talks kitten season
The SPCA’s Von Young and Kathleen Daley-Becker say cats are polyestrous and produce multiple litters throughout the year.
WATCH: Just say no to a Bradford pear tree
Janet Douberly with Downtown Greens says there are many reasons why a Bradford pear doesn’t belong in your yard.
GWRC establishes new committee for focus on rural transportation
Caroline and King George counties to receive increased attention for planning projects starting later this year.
LISTEN: Spring break at the library
Many are on spring break this week–Sarah Smethurst and Craig Graziano with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library say they’ve got things for your family to do!
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
WATCH: RAAI’s Horticulture Therapy upclose
RAAI Horticulture Manager Alexis Fox and Tommy, replanting at a greenhouse at 750 Kings Highway.
Road projects/paving taking place within the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
The park will be repaving the Chatham parking lot beginning this week and resurfacing park roads starting in April.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distributions this week
You can always find more details about monthly distributions on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or by downloading their free app, FREDFOODVA
State health officials investigate more potential measles exposures in NoVA
Virginia Department of Health is working to identify those who may have been exposed at Dulles or Reagan National Airports.
PHOTOS: Final chance on Saturday to participate in the Virginia Renaissance Faire
Auditions Saturday afternoon at the downtown library.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Fast forecast Nice spring weekend ahead in Fredericksburg region Afternoons in the 60s both days Next rain comes Monday, then again Wednesday Cooler than normal most of next week Gusty breezes bring in cooler air on...
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
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: Don’t press your luck on St. Patrick’s Day
Kurt Erickson talks about Sober Ride–soberride.com–as an option to get home safely this weekend or on Monday.
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