Fredericksburg participates in worldwide ‘No Kings’ protest
Several hundred people attended Fredericksburg’s ‘No Kings’ protest on June 14.
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‘I don’t care if you’re wearing pajama bottoms:’ Spotsylvania School Board revises dress code
The board voted 5-2 to remove halters, tank or tube tops, bare midriffs/crop tops as inappropriate clothing for students.
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans
Group’s chair said group was asked to leave while writing postcards supporting Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.
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‘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.
Milling and paving work to close I-95 northbound ramps at Ladysmith exit
The closures will be nightly, starting Tuesday and ending early Friday.
FAHASS concerned some will fall ‘through the cracks’ amid funding cut, layoffs
Fredericksburg Area Health and Support Services recently laid off 25% of its employees after losing half of a $1.7 million federal grant.
‘He stood up for us’: Albanians, others honor Walker for uncovering massacre in Kosovo
Ambassador William Walker spoke at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center on Saturday to promote his new book: ‘Racak: The Story of a War Crime.’
Route 2 in Bowling Green to be closed for six weeks for utility project
Through traffic should follow detour on Route 207/Route 301 and East Broaddus Avenue until June 30.
City, VDOT pave way for Dixon Park Connector Trail
Construction for the multi-use path, which is fully funded through VDOT’s SMART SCALE, could begin as early as 2028.
On the Agenda, June 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
CSX rail maintenance work to close roads in Caroline and Spotsylvania
Motorists should follow posted detours during overnight closures at rail crossings.
Distrust between boards keeping Caroline schools in flux
Supervisors vote to allow school division to install trailers at Bowling Green Elementary but also want to add on to the facility — despite the school board’s concerns.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Showers continue Friday and Saturday before seasonal temps return.
I-95 southbound ramps closed Monday night at Exit 118
Overnight on- and off-ramp closures are required to pave the Route 606 intersection near the ramps in Spotsylvania.
GALLERY: Marine Corps Historic Half
Runners race through 13.1 miles of Fredericksburg in annual half-marathon.
A year after spinal injury, JM’s Gunnar Burns ‘is still the same person’
Surrounded by friends and family, Gunnar Burns is focused on therapy, recovery and moving forward.
Coker acquits himself admirably as Atticus Finch in Riverside’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
New production makes use of original stage adaption but acknowledges novel’s shortcomings.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Spotsylvania County
The rabid raccoon was found near the 7000 block of Stubbs Bridge Road near Lake Anna.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Summer-like start to the weekend, but a cooler finish.
A foot in both camps: Supporters, opponents of Crow’s Nest Outdoor Adventure make case to Stafford Planning Commission
Public hearing concerned changing campgrounds to require a conditional-use permit on agricultural land.
City hires Taylor to lead sustainability efforts
She’ll guide Fredericksburg’s pursuit of using 100% percent renewable energy for municipal operations by 2035.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular restaurant chain opening locally in April
Also inside: Businesses open in Downtown Fredericksburg; Assisted-living facility under construction near hospital; $2.6 million sale at Lake Anna
Biz Beat Banter podcast going weekly
Starting April 1, our Biz Beat Banter podcast will be published weekly on Tuesdays.
Biz Beat Clips: Friends of the Rappahannock renovating space
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video focuses on Friends of the Rappahannock, which is renovating its office space at 3219 Fall Hill Ave. in Fredericksburg.
Biz Beat Roundup: New tenant for large Central Park space
Also inside: Four new homes planned in Fredericksburg; sauna and cold-plunge studio coming to downtown; new project in works near Spotsylvania Publix.
Biz Beat Clips: La Tingeria
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you to La Tingeria, an award-winning Mexican restaurant in the Southpoint area of Spotsylvania County.
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Celebrating Otters!
World Otter Day, observed annually on the last Wednesday of May, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about otter conservation and celebrating otters.
WATCH: Extended work for the Old Mill Park goats
The goats will stay until next March.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
WATCH: Honoring sacrifice–Memorial Day in Fredericksburg
Themes included sacrifice, honor and remembering.
PHOTOS: Memorial Day @ the Our Fallen Heroes Memorial downtown
Fredericksburg Area Veterans Council annual program.
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