City school board debate over professional development policy is a real trip
New policy requiring pre-approval for conference and other opportunities passes 4-2 — but not without some crosstalk.
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‘Wazee’ get their due at downtown Juneteenth celebration
Event hosted by FAM and longtime activist Eunice Haigler honored Black elders.
An appetite for teaching: Area educators recognized at Chamber of Commerce brunch
The chamber presented 27 awards in eight categories to local teachers.
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At ribbon cutting, Vindman pledges to fight against ‘extreme policies’ in D.C.
Vindman (D-7th) greeted constituents and local officials during a ribbon-cutting for his Fredericksburg district office.
UMW Board of Visitors discusses compliance with federal law, fundraising efforts
Board member, MWHC CEO floats idea of bringing medical school to Fredericksburg region.
Ross, Baldo powering FredNats in early part of season
Power-hitting first baseman, savvy reliever among team’s early standouts in 2025.
VDOT: Route 1 traffic to shift near Mudd Tavern Road in Spotsylvania
Northbound and southbound Route 1 will be shifted to the right temporarily to provide space for crews to work on median construction.
VDH reports state’s first case of measles in 2025, with possible exposure in Fredericksburg
Patient visited a pediatric clinic in Fredericksburg on April 16.
Free Press Sound Check with Emily Woodhull
Hear from and see the rising star, who’s preparing to release a new single.
At Tapa Rio, both the mood and food are worth sharing
The riverfront restaurant, which celebrated its sixth anniversary in January, is the culmination of Erika Acosta’s culinary journey.
Walker-Grant Middle School receives $5,000 grant for library
Award will go toward refreshing library’s collection of books, graphic novels and other titles.
‘We’ve got to stop saying no to everything’: King George supervisor suggests residents must embrace projects — or higher taxes — in future
The board kept the real estate tax rate at 68 cents per $100 of assessed value, but Supervisor David Sullins warns that increases are coming.
New Rappahannock River crossing route still up in the air
A few options are still on the table for a path that would be built west of Interstate 95.
National Park Service sets summer hours for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
The park’s summer interpretive program starts June 9 and runs through Aug. 3.
HFFI builds preservation knowledge with ‘Lost and Saved’ walking tour
Tour included the Renwick Courthouse, which is currently undergoing renovations.
Stafford school board awaiting word on which gap they’ll need to span
Revenue from the county and state could leave as little as $700,000 or as much as $16.5 million unfunded.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Weekend will be warm and dry across the Fredericksburg region.
HR blocked: Spotsylvania School Board votes down third-party hiring audit after troubling incidents
Five board members believe changes already made to the hiring process will eliminate job candidates who may harm children.
Residents support North Stafford road project but say more needs to be done
Construction will begin later this month on work to improve Route 1 at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane.
Fredericksburg City Council aims to ‘keep powder dry’ in recommended FY26 budget
Councilors discuss real estate tax rate, funds for partner organizations.
Stafford County supervisors vote to increase real-estate tax rate by 3 cents
The levy is 2 cents less than what County Administrator Bill Ashton proposed last month.
UMW student turns pandemic-era passion project into a business venture
UMW senior Maha Montaz was able to start a jewelry business out of a hobby she started to escape boredom during the pandemic.
Rappahannock named to list of America’s most endangered rivers
American Rivers report cites declining groundwater, population and development growth as issues affecting river.
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Biz Beat Clips: The Good Feet Store
The Good Feet Store, which has locations throughout the U.S., has opened a store in Fredericksburg’s Central Park.
Da Vinci 5 a surgical renaissance for Mary Washington Healthcare
MWHC has been using robotics in surgery since 2008, but lately the healthcare system has stepped up its investment and training in the equipment.
See which houses sold locally last week (Oct. 22-29)
A three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom lakefront house in the Lake of the Woods was the highest-price house this week at $1.35 million.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 30
Opening date announced for popular restaurant.
Patient First planned near Alum Spring in Fredericksburg
The facility, which could open as soon as 2026, is slated for a currently vacant commercial pad site in front of the Fredericksburg Park neighborhood.
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WATCH: Fredericksburg Area Museum getting ready to open the Living Legacies exhibition
The exhibition opens May 30th with a block party,
PHOTOS: Restoring a historical marker near Culpeper
Telling the Salubria story.
WATCH: New historic marker for Salubria
One of the oldest homes in Culpeper County has had its state historic marker updated and restored
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.
WATCH: Massacres and fleeing Kosovo vividly discussed in Fredericksburg
The courage to speak out.
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