No senior moment: Spotsylvania residents upset over looming transition of Marshall Community Center
Loss of pickleball program sours seniors; board approves list of legislative priorities and a development with 50 multi-family units.
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High school football roundup: Cougars remain unbeaten in Battlefield with win over Culpeper
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
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
Pair’s outstanding commitment to summer hunger relief earns national recognition.
Youngkin appoints Fredericksburg businessman to UMW Board of Visitors
The governor also reappointed two other members to the governing body.
Business trip: Spanberger tours shops, addresses issues during campaign stop in Fredericksburg
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
Heat backs off, but still humid with showers, storms.
Long needled by zoning restrictions, tattooers hope to see city ink new ordinance
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
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
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
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
Scenes from the Eagles’ 32-7 victory over Patriot on Friday night.
In Spotsylvania, Battlefield board of supervisors candidates find common ground
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
Planned rate hike would add $10.51 per month to residential customers’ bills starting in 2027.
Candidate questionnaire: Joshua Cole
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
Early voting begins Sept. 19. Election Day is Nov. 4.
Where to stay cool — for free — in the Fredericksburg region
As temps soar, a list of cooling centers operating throughout the Fredericksburg region.
PODCAST: The Tribe, episode 4 (Medicine Wheel)
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
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.
Democrat Jones carried four of five localities in Fredericksburg area
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
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
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
A speed and red-light camera program was also approved, as was a mixed-used development in the courthouse area.
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Stafford’s Centreport Parkway experiencing wide-scale growth
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
Atlantic Union Bank has the largest market share of all banks in the Fredericksburg region, with 28.9 percent.
Restaurateur buys Fredericksburg Square property
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
Downtown Fredericksburg’s luxury hotel, restaurant reflect developer’s past and future legacies.
Introducing ‘Biz Beat Clips’ video series
Every Thursday, we will be posting a YouTube video featuring various business topics in our region.
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PHOTOS: Dahlgren trail crew relocates rail car
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
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
PHOTOS: Cold-weather planting kicks off at Rappahannock Education Farm
25 volunteers planted 2,500 collard seedlings at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak—kickstarting the fall crops that will help fight hunger across the region.
Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says no paperwork or ID needed—just a few quick questions to help them serve everyone.
Stay tick-safe this Labor Day weekend
As we spend Labor Day weekend outdoors, the Virginia Department of Health reminds us to take precautions against ticks, which can spread illnesses like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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