Fredericksburg bicycle and pedestrian connector project finishes early
Paved path along Lafayette Boulevard between Twin Lake Drive and St. Paul Street is now open.
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Downtown Greens receives grant for ‘community beautification’
Grant will cover planting of native plant species, installation of educational signage.
City seeking junior reporter for ‘Zip Trip’ TV segment
Series will spotlight Fredericksburg’s business, culture and events on July 25.
More news from The Free Press
A point of pride: Spurred on by Diggs, Stafford officially recognizes LGBTQ diversity
The supervisors also voted to support a route for a new road and bridge over the Rappahannock River.
Judge orders Spotsylvania School Board, former superintendent to negotiate settlement
In another Spotsylvania County Public Schools legal matter, a judge ordered school board member Nicole Cole’s attorney to pay attorney fees for two fellow board members that she is suing.
Cast of thieves: Hawks’ larceny on the bases ends Spotsylvania’s season
Hanover ends the Spotsylvania High School baseball team’s best season since a run to the 2018 Class 3 state title.
City, VDOT pave way for Dixon Park Connector Trail
Construction for the multi-use path, which is fully funded through VDOT’s SMART SCALE, could begin as early as 2028.
On the Agenda, June 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
CSX rail maintenance work to close roads in Caroline and Spotsylvania
Motorists should follow posted detours during overnight closures at rail crossings.
Distrust between boards keeping Caroline schools in flux
Supervisors vote to allow school division to install trailers at Bowling Green Elementary but also want to add on to the facility — despite the school board’s concerns.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Showers continue Friday and Saturday before seasonal temps return.
Fort Walker prepping to revert back to A.P. Hill, but with a twist
Caroline County installation will not be named to honor Confederate General Ambrose Powell Hill, but rather for three Union heroes.
On the Agenda, June 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Credit Union Stadium ‘all about community and collaboration’
Fifth-annual event celebrating emancipation drew a big crowd, diverse group of community organizations.
BREAKING: All lanes of Interstate 95 closed near Central Park
Downed power lines caused road closure, outages in area.
Fleet feet: Fredericksburg-area track and field athletes bring home state gold
Relay teams at Courtland, Colonial Forge and James Monroe captured state championships last weekend while multiple athletes earned individual titles as well.
City police arrest Spotsylvania man accused of 2023 homicide
Antione Fox, 19, of Fredericksburg was killed on June 10, 2023.
Design work approved for third fire station; city puts a bow on budget season
HFFI makes case to city council for pursuit of conservation goals.
River crossing ‘Option C’ gets a passing grade from Stafford supervisors
A new river crossing west of Interstate 95 has been under consideration for more than a year.
Safety project on Old Plank Road in Spotsylvania County begins next week
Road shoulders will be slightly widened on Old Plank between Route 3 and Catharpin Road ahead of resurfacing to reduce crash risk.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve Smith Station Crossing subdivision
Board also voted to remove the five-acre threshold for keeping livestock and the two-acre threshold for crop farming.
Living Legacies opening closes a chapter — and celebrates stories told at last
Exhibit at Fredericksburg Area Museum opens Friday with evening of revelry, reflection.
At Massaponax, Koch leaves a sound legacy of banding together
The only marching band director in Massaponax High School’s history is retiring after 27 years at the school and 33 in Spotsylvania County.
Caroline’s Promise offering meal deliveries this summer
Nonprofit is partnering with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, to offer home delivery of meals to families from June 1 to Aug. 1.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Clips: La Tingeria
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to La Tingeria, an award-winning Mexican restaurant in the Southpoint area of Spotsylvania County.
Biz Beat Roundup: Trio of $3M-plus homes on market in Fredericksburg
Also inside: new ownership for downtown restaurant; field at UMW’s Battleground gets a new namesake; local housing market ‘abuzz with uncertainty.’
Biz Beat Banter Ep. 6: Janet Gullickson
Germanna Community College President Janet Gullickson is the guest on this month’s Biz Beat Banter podcast.
Biz Beat Clips: Robin’s Nest Cafe
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to the Robin’s Nest Cafe at Shannon Airport, where you can dine while watching planes take off and land.
Biz Beat Roundup: Richmond Fed VP eyeing impact of federal cuts in Stafford
Long-awaited Central Park store opening this week; 112 homes sold in region; local business expansion draws publicity from Governor’s Office
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Former area theater teacher creates Shakespeare Garden
Fred Franklin has created the garden at his Fredericksburg home.
LISTEN: New court in Fredericksburg for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues
Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Elizabeth Humphries says the program will be in city General District Court.
Old Dominion Humane Society founder helps save neglected dogs in Patrick County
Some of the sick and neglected dogs brought back to this area and are available for adoption.
LISTEN: Programs for kids at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Beth Parnicza and Pete Maugle talk about Reading with a Ranger, the Junior Ranger program and 4th grade field trips.
PHOTOS: United in gratitude
Rappahannock United Way is getting ready to close after 86 years in the region.
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