PHOTOS: Earth Day on the Rappahannock at Old Mill Park
Sights and scenes from this year’s festival, which featured a variety of vendors and educational opportunities.
Today’s news sponsored by:
GALLERY: FredNats walk it off on opening day
Sights and scenes from the Fredericksburg Nationals’ 9-8 victory on opening night at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
Two survive small-plane crash in Spotsylvania County
Both passengers were taken to Mary Washington Hospital with minor injuries.
More news from The Free Press
Arrest made in connection to downtown Fredericksburg shooting
A second suspect, Elijah Musgrove, is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, police say.
More than a Faire turnout: FAM market spreads holiday cheer
More than 3,000 people attended the authentic German-style market held in downtown’s Market Square.
GALLERY: Fredericksburg homes are merry and bright for annual holiday tour
Visitors get a glimpse at decorated interiors of downtown homes in Fredericksburg.
Worldwide Candle Lighting offers a flicker of hope for bereaved families
Last week, the Fredericksburg area Chapter of The Compassionate Friends participated in the 28th Worldwide Candle Lighting.
Explainer: Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends removal of Railroad Station Overlay District
District established in 1991 and covers streets south of train station.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Weather will be dry and chilly to start the weekend, but finishing damp on Sunday.
FOR will use grant funds to keep stormwater pollution at bay
Watershed grant aims to bolster green infrastructure projects throughout Fredericksburg region.
VDOT’s new parking availability app a real space saver
VDOT is evaluating free crowdsourcing technology that shows space availability in six commuter lots, including two in Stafford County.
‘If we don’t tell their stories, who will?’ Hidden Histories sheds light on Black landmarks
Tour offered a peek into the historically complicated relationship between African Americans and downtown Fredericksburg.
Vindman calls on Virginians to defend civil servants ‘like they’ve defended us’
At the Caroline NAACP’s Black History Month celebration, congressman urged attendees to reach out with concerns over the direction of the country.
Stafford appoints Loew as parks, recreation and tourism director
He has more than 20 years of experience in parks and recreation.
PHOTO GALLERY: George Washington’s birthday at Ferry Farm
Sights and scenes from George Washington’s Ferry Farm on President’s Day
Earle-Sears: Virginians will be ‘all right’ despite federal workforce purge
During campaign event in Caroline County, the Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate said fired federal workers should look into employment in Virginia’s private sector.
Fredericksburg City Council signals support for Jeremiah Community
Unanimously approves two measures related to project; will hold remaining four votes in January.
Not so fast: speed cameras approved in Spotsylvania
County supervisors voted to create an ordinance that would allow for the technology in school crossing zones.
Band Together to Fight Hunger raises over $27,000
Annual event raises funds for Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
Fredericksburg businesses remain closed following fire
City’s EDA to establish disaster grants to assist affected businesses; investigation into cause continues.
Spotsylvania school board rearranges agenda, approves changes to instructional calendar
Under tweaked agenda, public comments will be pushed toward the end of regular meetings.
JLARC data center report examines energy impact, sales tax exemption
The 77-page document covers economic/fiscal impacts, energy impacts and costs, natural/historic resource impacts, residential impacts, and the state’s use of tax exemptions to attract data centers.
Gerlach won’t seek re-election to Fredericksburg City Council
Ward 2 councilor, elected in 2021, announced that he won’t seek another term.
Amid ‘a national crisis,’ one Virginia city came together to assist mobile home owners
Habitat Charlottesville, city officials and residents coalesced in an effort to prevent the type of widespread displacement that’s become increasingly common for mobile home parks. It worked.
Today’s news sponsored by:
Fredericksburg Biz Beat
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Sponsored Content
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
News from B101.5/WFVA
WATCH: Atlantic Homes makes one million dollar community donation
Atlantic Builders is donating $1 million to charitable organizations throughout Fredericksburg and Charlottesville as part of its annual “Give Back Home” program.
WATCH: We’re a month away from Micah’s Coldest Night of the Year walk
The bitter cold of the past few weeks reminds us of just some of Micah’s work in the community.
VDOT says be aware of a scam
The scam asks for payment for toll charges.
WATCH: Virginia Senate passes abortion amendment to state constitution
Stafford Senator Tara Durant critical that parental notification fot minors is left off the legislation.
33 dogs rescued from alleged hoarding case in southwestern Virginia
The dogs rescued by volunteers with Old Dominion Humane Society in Spotsylvania.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.