‘Fast’ break: Hammad helps fuel UMW’s Elite Eight run while observing Ramadan
Junior guard hoping to celebrate both Eid and an Eagles Final Four berth this weekend.
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PHOTOS: Micah’s Coldest Night of the Year
Community turns out to support additional resources for unhoused neighbors.
‘I would give him an F’: Rep. Eugene Vindman pans President Donald Trump’s State of the Union
The State of the Union is supposed to be a president’s report to Congress, and Rep. Eugene Vindman was clear Friday afternoon about how he would grade President Donald Trump’s report from earlier last week. “I would give him an ‘F,’” said the Democrat, whose 7th...
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‘It’s nice to be home’: Jenkins showed drive in heeding Chancellor’s hall call
Current Eagle, Super Bowl champion was inducted into the Chancellor High School hall of fame this past weekend.
On the Agenda, Oct. 13-17
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Courtland football defeats Spotsylvania
Photojournalist Jeff Kearney was on the sidelines for the Cougars’ 21-19 victory on Friday night.
High school football roundup: Cavaliers remain undefeated after defensive struggle with Cyclones
Colonial Forge, North Stafford, Riverbend and James Monroe also picked up district victories.
Cougars’ late rally stuns Knights in Battlefield District thriller
Cougars pick up key district win despite being down 12 points in the final two minutes.
As Congress fails to produce results, Food Bank holds pop-up for furloughed federal workers
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Fredericksburg) handed out food and discussed the federal government shutdown, now entering its 10th day.
Expect daytime delays on Falmouth Bridge beginning early next week
Route 1 southbound will be reduced to a single lane between Stafford County and Fredericksburg for an inspection.
Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash over violence, abortion, and taxes in lone Va. governor’s debate
After months of polarized campaigning, the two women faced off at Norfolk State University.
Stafford residents and school board members worry about ‘Kraken’ project
At meetings this week, elected officials expressed concern about proposed route.
Second time not the charm for proposed Gateway Boulevard data center
Like in July, Planning Commission unanimously recommends disapproval of project.
Fredericksburg Food Co-Op launches Community Cash program
New program replaces Carrot Cash, which ran afoul of USDA’s equal protection provision.
Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth
The Democratic lawmaker represents part of Stafford County.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Eto Otitigbe (Dirty Chai at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop)
This month, host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Eto Otitigbe, an MIT-educated engineer-turned-artist who has spent the past year designing an installation at the intersection where a slave auction block once stood in downtown Fredericksburg. Find it wherever you get...
Public hearing on Stafford Buc-ee’s is scheduled for Oct. 29
The hearing would be before the county Planning Commission.
Brand, new: Fredericksburg City Public Schools unveils an updated look
Division showcases mission, vision and tagline — plus new logo — at ceremony Tuesday.
Lacking easement, outlook for King George solar project dims
Daisy Solar failed to obtain an easement for the property, a step that supervisors requested following June public hearing.
‘Don’t let me stop you’: City school board schedules protocols and norms work session
Board also approved the retirement of Director of Operations Don Upperco.
Dance circles and defensive dominance: Inside the UMW women’s soccer team’s soaring start to season
Eagles have notched shut out seven of their first 11 opponents this season, including nemesis Christopher Newport.
Monica Gary announces candidacy for Virginia Senate District 27 as a Democrat
Her announcement follows several months of uncertainty about her political future.
COLUMN: Candidate forums help all of us gain a vote of confidence at the ballot box
The Free Press held a series of local candidate forums this fall; it’s just the beginning of our efforts to elevate the civic conversation.
On the Agenda, Oct. 6-10
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 14
Popular candy store opens at Towne Centre, Foode chef designs menu items for GMU students, restaurant opens in Stafford
FXBG’s Central Park holding strong
Multiple sought-after tenants have signed on of late at Central Park, which the Silver Companies developed about 20 years ago and includes about 2 million square feet of retail space off State Route 3 near Interstate 95.
Fredericksburg housing prices set new mark
The median housing sales price in the City of Fredericksburg — and the region as a whole — hit a new high last month.
VA health care center to open in March
Outpatient health care center in Spotsylvania County will be one of the largest operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Biz Beat Clips: Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym
On this week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips, we take you inside the Rapp Rocks Climbing Gym in Spotsylvania County.
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LISTEN: Holiday food safety: clean kitchens, thermometers and smart leftovers
Salma Khalifa with the Rappahannock Area Health District says simple kitchen habits—from good cleaning practices to proper cooking temperatures—can significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illness during the holidays.
Away from the public eye, Whittingham’s Christmas windows are being created!
It’s a Fredericksburg tradition–the Christmas windows are seen for the first time on Thanksgiving night at 6pm.
LISTEN: Holiday fire risks rise; Spotsylvania chief outlines precautions
Spotsylvania Fire Chief Jay Cullinan urges holiday cooks to take key safety steps—from deep-frying turkeys only outdoors to keeping fire extinguishers handy and practicing proper Christmas tree safety—to prevent seasonal fires.
Neglected dogs pulled from unsafe home; Dozens transported to Fredericksburg
The Old Dominion Humane Society on Lafayette Blvd. assisted Henry County authorities in rescuing 106 dogs from hazardous conditions, transporting more than 40 to Fredericksburg for urgent medical care, foster placement, and eventual adoption.
WATCH: From recipes to scrapbooks, FAM shares tips on protecting family memories
The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Kylie Thomson encourages families to use holiday get-togethers to preserve recipes, photos, and scrapbooks—and to digitize and identify items so stories aren’t lost.
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