
Walker-Grant Middle School receives $5,000 grant for library
by FFP staff | May 22, 2025
Award will go toward refreshing library’s collection of books, graphic novels and other titles.

Torpedo bats are launching baseballs with abandon. Could your FredNats get in on the power surge?
by Devin Payne | Apr 4, 2025
Manager, players foresee novel lumber trickling down to Single-A level.

Stafford County adds 128 acres from two farms to PDR portfolio
by FFP staff | Apr 4, 2025
The properties are located in the George Washington and Hartwood districts.
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Photo gallery: FXBG Pride March and Festival
by Suzanne Carr-Rossi | Jun 29, 2024
A large crowd took to the streets of downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday for a march, followed by a festival in Riverfront Park.

Who is Matt Brooks? Fredericksburg resident to appear on Jeopardy!
by Joey LoMonaco | Jun 29, 2024
Monday’s episode, which airs at 7:30 p.m. on WJLA-7, marks the culmination of a 20-year trivial pursuit.

New Spotsylvania Schools superintendent Mitchell is ready for the moment
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Jun 28, 2024
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Mitchell discussed his upbringing, his leadership style and what it will take to change the narrative of the Spotsylvania school division.

Youngkin to reestablish maternal health data task force, after vetoing bill that would have done so
by Virginia Mercury | Jun 28, 2024
Task force seeks to collect maternal health data that can inform future policy.

A ‘force’ against bigotry: Fredericksburg Police Department deploys new LGBTQ+ liaison team
by Kathy Knotts | Jun 28, 2024
Officers Cash, Hellmuth, and Smith to serve as a resource, point of contact for LGBTQ+ community.

Residents deliver sticking points at first Comprehensive Plan community conversation
by Lindley Estes | Jun 27, 2024
Fredericksburg officials will hold events throughout the year to solicit input on first new Comprehensive Plan since 2015.

‘Embrace Your Pride’ during event at Riverfront Park on Saturday
by Noelle Clark | Jun 27, 2024
Pride march through downtown begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by festival.

Amtrak train hits vehicle in Caroline County
by FFP staff | Jun 27, 2024
No injuries reported; driver escaped before impact.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
by Sean Sublette | Nov 1, 2024
No freeze, little rain on the horizon.

King George officials contend they’re ‘giving the voters a say’ on adding new school
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Oct 31, 2024
A bond referendum on the ballot in King George asks if residents support building a new $57 million preK-5 elementary school.

Press pause: DEQ suspends permit process for Caroline County’s Rappahannock River withdrawal
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Oct 30, 2024
Department of Environmental Quality officials request additional information before moving forward with the permit process.

Supreme Court’s conservative justices allow Virginia to resume purge of voter registrations
by FFP staff | Oct 30, 2024
Appeal to high court was launched after a federal judge found that the state illegally purged more than 1,600 voter registrations in the past two months.

Housing summit tackles challenges of low supply, high costs
by Kathy Knotts | Oct 30, 2024
A panel from Henrico County shared ways to address affordable housing shortages.

Always Flavored offers a saucy option for downtown diners
by Noelle Clark | Jun 26, 2024
Always Flavored reopened its doors at its downtown Fredericksburg location on June 21.

Johnston to step down as Fredericksburg’s Director of Planning and Building
by Joey LoMonaco | Jun 26, 2024
Johnston, who’s served in that role for the past 11 years, will retire effective Oct. 1.

Rappahannock Area Health District to offer free, walk-in HIV testing
by FFP staff | Jun 26, 2024
Walk-in hours are 1-3:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Fredericksburg Health Department (608 Jackson St.). No appointments are required.

Stafford School Board selects superintendent search firm
by FFP staff | Jun 26, 2024
JG Consulting to host community engagement events later this summer.

Maryland man killed in Caroline crash
by FFP staff | Jun 26, 2024
Marks the second fatal crash in Caroline in less than a week in which the victim wasn’t wearing a seatbelt.

Spotsylvania School Board nixes drug testing; encourages unlicensed teachers to help with shortage
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Jun 25, 2024
Board votes to continue testing only employees with a CDL and to permit interim, unlicensed teachers for the third consecutive year.

Fredericksburg City school board adopts revised budget
by FFP staff | Jun 25, 2024
Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget totals $59,129,452, with a Special Revenue (Grants) budget of $11,045,852 and a Capital Improvements Budget in the amount of $1,250,000.

Stafford County crime report, June 19-24
by FFP staff | Jun 25, 2024
One-star review: Cars egged at Amazon warehouse.
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LISTEN: Women’s Colloquium coming to UMW on November 7th
by Ted Schubel | Oct 12, 2024
Kimberly Young and Beth Williams talk about the 30th annual event on November 7th and the monthly coffee talks.

Stop the Bleed training for some Spotsy students
by Ted Schubel | Oct 11, 2024
The Spotsylvania Career & Tech Center partnered with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office to provide “Stop the Bleed” training to all Medical Assisting II and DE Health Care Technician students.

WATCH: Ribbons at the Mary Washington House on Charles Street
by Ted Schubel | Oct 11, 2024
Every October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you can place a pink ribbon on the fence in front of the Mary Washington House on Charles Street in Fredericksburg.

LISTEN: Flu shots available around the region
by Ted Schubel | Oct 10, 2024
Erin Perkins with the Rappahannock Area Health District says it takes about two weeks after your flu shot for it to take full effect.

Simply Angels collecting hurricane relief items Thursday on Cool Springs Road in Stafford
by Ted Schubel | Oct 10, 2024
Simply Angels says items collected on Thursday will head towards the border of Virginia and Tennessee in a hard hit area that has somewhat been forgotten about because of location.
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Masterworks Concert: Chase Loomer, Organist

Welcome to our Masterworks Concert: Chase Loomer, Organist at historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church! Get ready to be mesmerized by Chase’s incredible talent on the organ. Join us on September 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time) for an unforgettable evening of music. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a truly magical performance in person.
Chase is Organist and Associate Choirmaster at the Cathedral of St. Philip, in Atlanta. He is an award-winning organist who has given solo recitals throughout North America in venues including Trinity Church, Boston; Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kingston, Jamaica; St. Joseph Cathedral, Columbus; Coral Ridge Presbyterian, Ft. Lauderdale; Church of the Covenant, Cleveland, and Trinity Cathedral, Portland. In 2025, he was part of The Diapson’s class of “20 Under 30,” and he was also featured as a “NextGen” artist in a 2022 edition of The American Organist. Chase is represented by Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists (concertartists.com).
St. Paul’s will be hosting a reception from 5:30-6:30pm, before the concert, in St. Paul’s Parish Hall. After the concert, we will host an Artist Meet & Greet.
Tickets are required for this event: they are free, but are limited in number. To get your free tickets, and learn more, please go to: www.eventbrite.com and search for “Chase Loomer” in Virginia.

YMCA Heart Healthy Nutrition Seminar: Dash Way of Eating

Ready to take charge of your health and improve your lifestyle?
Join us for a free seminar on the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) – a proven and effective plan for lowering blood pressure, improving heart health, and boosting overall wellness.
In this seminar, you’ll discover:
How the DASH diet works and its health benefits
Easy meal plans and practical tips to get started
The best foods to incorporate into your diet for long-term success
Whether you’re looking to manage your blood pressure, lose weight, or simply eat healthier, this seminar is for you!
Please contact the front desk to register or go to https://family-ymca.org/bpsm/


Join us for an educational and fun tour of Government Island Park. The tour will include historical details about the limestone industry in Stafford County by historian, Jerrilynn Eby MacGregor, demonstrations of the mining process by past Stafford County Historical Society President, Rick MacGregor, as well special stories for the children by the historian largely responsible for the park’s creation, Jane Conner.
An elevated boardwalk enables visitors to explore a nature trail through wetlands and woods. A scenic heritage trail through the 17 acre island is dotted with interpretive signage enabling the viewer to learn the island’s history from Native American through the early nineteenth century. The island, with its wetlands and marsh areas, provides a variety of habitats for birds and other wildlife. Government Island, “America’s Historic Stone Quarry,” is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Rain date for the event will be Saturday, September 13 (1pm – 3pm).
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.