No senior moment: Spotsylvania residents upset over looming transition of Marshall Community Center
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Nov 20, 2025
Loss of pickleball program sours seniors; board approves list of legislative priorities and a development with 50 multi-family units.
High school football roundup: Cougars remain unbeaten in Battlefield with win over Culpeper
by Devin Payne | Nov 1, 2025
Caroline, Spotsylvania, Brooke Point, North Stafford, and Riverbend also picked up big district victories this week.
Stuart and Navarro vie for city revenue commissioner office
by Rick Horner | Nov 1, 2025
Both candidates boast extensive experience from roles with the federal government.
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No Kid Hungry honors Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank workers as Summer Hunger HeroesÂ
by FFP staff | Jun 27, 2025
Pair’s outstanding commitment to summer hunger relief earns national recognition.
Youngkin appoints Fredericksburg businessman to UMW Board of Visitors
by FFP staff | Jun 27, 2025
The governor also reappointed two other members to the governing body.
Business trip: Spanberger tours shops, addresses issues during campaign stop in Fredericksburg
by Joey LoMonaco | Jun 27, 2025
Democratic candidate for governor met with small-business owners as part of her ‘Span Virginia Bus Tour.’
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
by Sean Sublette | Jun 27, 2025
Heat backs off, but still humid with showers, storms.
Long needled by zoning restrictions, tattooers hope to see city ink new ordinance
by Joey LoMonaco | Jun 25, 2025
During a work session, councilors signaled an openness to removing 500-foot buffer between tattoo shops and residences.
Faith Housing Coalition hosting expo Saturday at James Monroe High School
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Jun 25, 2025
Free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features mortgage lenders, home inspectors, appraisers and real estate agents. Â
Candidates will make their pitch at King George forum on Thursday
by FFP staff | Jun 25, 2025
Doors open at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 5:30 p.m. for event hosted by county’s Tea Party.
Virginia slashes voter data costs ahead of 2025 elections
by Virginia Mercury | Jun 24, 2025
Change dramatically lowers the price of essential voter data — including lists of registered voters, new registrants, and past voters.
PHOTOS: Colonial Forge football defeats Patriot
by Jeff Kearney | Sep 6, 2025
Scenes from the Eagles’ 32-7 victory over Patriot on Friday night.
In Spotsylvania, Battlefield board of supervisors candidates find common ground
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Sep 5, 2025
Baron Braswell and Chris Yakabouski are competing for the opportunity to serve the Battlefield District on the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors. But while they’re technically opponents for the second straight election cycle, they find themselves agreeing on...
Dominion proposes higher utility rates, new rate class for data centers
by Virginia Mercury | Sep 5, 2025
Planned rate hike would add $10.51 per month to residential customers’ bills starting in 2027.
Candidate questionnaire: Joshua Cole
by FFP staff | Sep 4, 2025
Joshua Cole is a Democrat running for re-election in House of Delegates District 65, which includes Fredericksburg and parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.
2025 Voter Guide: King George County
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Sep 4, 2025
Early voting begins Sept. 19. Election Day is Nov. 4.
Where to stay cool — for free — in the Fredericksburg region
by FFP staff | Jun 24, 2025
As temps soar, a list of cooling centers operating throughout the Fredericksburg region.
PODCAST: The Tribe, episode 4 (Medicine Wheel)
by FFP staff | Jun 23, 2025
A hearing about a lease renewal thrusts the MacGregors’ accusations against the Patawomeck Tribe back into the public eye, and your hosts explore the land in question.
‘Wazee’ get their due at downtown Juneteenth celebration
by Jamar Billingsley | Jun 23, 2025
Event hosted by FAM and longtime activist Eunice Haigler honored Black elders.
An appetite for teaching: Area educators recognized at Chamber of Commerce brunch
by Rick Horner | Jun 22, 2025
The chamber presented 27 awards in eight categories to local teachers.
Democrat Jones carried four of five localities in Fredericksburg area
by Jonathan Hunley | Jun 21, 2025
While state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi also won the party’s nod for lieutenant governor, she didn’t shine in the Fredericksburg region.
PHOTOS: Expectant families celebrated at community baby shower
by Suzanne Carr-Rossi | Jun 21, 2025
Free event held by Mary Washington Healthcare attracted more than 500 people on Saturday at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
Let’s go camping: New and veteran football coaches find purpose in summer workouts
by Jamar Billingsley | Jun 21, 2025
Area football coaches are gearing up for the upcoming season by holding summer conditioning sessions.
Stafford supervisors approve zoning changes, but developers press on with proposed White Oak campground
by Jonathan Hunley | Jun 20, 2025
A speed and red-light camera program was also approved, as was a mixed-used development in the courthouse area.
Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Stafford’s Centreport Parkway experiencing wide-scale growth
by Bill Freehling | Oct 1, 2024
Stafford County’s Centreport Parkway has seen significant commercial growth over the past few years, with numerous large distribution centers, offices and warehouses now dotting the landscape throughout the corridor and more in the works.
Atlantic Union Bank remains market leader in Fredericksburg region
by Bill Freehling | Oct 1, 2024
Atlantic Union Bank has the largest market share of all banks in the Fredericksburg region, with 28.9 percent.
Restaurateur buys Fredericksburg Square property
by Bill Freehling | Sep 30, 2024
The historic downtown Fredericksburg Square property has a new owner.
The Publisher has a story to tell, and Bill Vakos Jr. is the main character
by Bill Freehling | Sep 26, 2024
Downtown Fredericksburg’s luxury hotel, restaurant reflect developer’s past and future legacies.
Introducing ‘Biz Beat Clips’ video series
by Bill Freehling | Sep 26, 2024
Every Thursday, we will be posting a YouTube video featuring various business topics in our region.
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LISTEN: From Caroline street to global stage: Book signing for Ambassador Bridgewater this Sunday downtown
by Ted Schubel | Sep 3, 2025
Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater signs her memoir Bridging Troubled Waters this Sunday at 1 p.m. at Fredericksburg Visitor Center.
Range testing at Dahlgren; Loud noise and river access restrictions expected
by Ted Schubel | Sep 3, 2025
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing the rest of the week, potentially causing loud noise in surrounding communities.
WATCH: Teens invited to explore policing in 10-week Fredericksburg Youth Academy
by Ted Schubel | Sep 2, 2025
Starting September 15, Fredericksburg Youth Academy opens its doors to young adults ready to step into the world of law enforcement—not as spectators, but as participants.
PHOTOS: Dahlgren trail crew relocates rail car
by Ted Schubel | Sep 1, 2025
A volunteer crew successfully relocated a 40,000-pound historic rail car along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, with plans underway to move the caboose and construct a protective carport.
Area road work this week
by Ted Schubel | Sep 1, 2025
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
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