Summer-like start to the weekend, but a cooler finish.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
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WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
A split weekend of weather lies ahead for the Fredericksburg region.
Citizens committee recommends path for new Rappahannock River crossing
It’s still not certain that a new bridge will be built, but regional transportation planners will discuss the issue again in June.
FredNats announce 2025 Opening Day roster
Roster includes nine members of Washington’s 2024 draft class.
Fredericksburg City Council approves Technology Overlay District
Votes pave the way for by-right data center development in Celebrate Virginia South.
Planning commission tells city to cool heels on Technology Overlay District
Following a lengthy public hearing on a zoning district for data centers, commission votes 4-3 to recommend denying approval.
Hiss and tell: The Possum-bilities are endless at local gift shop fundraiser
Downtown Fredericksburg gift shop will hold its third-annual Hissing Booth event on Feb. 9.
Groups hold energetic conversation on data centers in Fredericksburg
Panel at Dorothy Hart included environmentalists, data center developers and Mayor Kerry Devine.
City defends ‘deliberate pace’ of data center pursuit during public input session
Residents raise questions about timeline and specifics of proposed Technology Overlay District.
FPD grant will assist committee’s efforts to prevent teen violence
The $81,000 grant will aid the FXBG Teen Steering Committee in developing a strategic five-year plan aimed at combating teenage violence. It is to be presented to the City Council Aug. 27.
Sustainable shop coming to downtown Fredericksburg
Fillagreen to open second location, on Caroline St., in September.
Press Rewind, Aug. 11-17
We covered data centers, the first day of school and a suprise scholarship.
UPDATED: Learning Lane to close Aug. 16; watch for detours
Community meeting Wednesday to discuss pipe repairs near school.
As home prices rise in the Fredericksburg region, demand decreases
Stafford County set a record with a median home price of $522,500, up more than 10% from 2023.
President Biden signs legislation to assist Fredericksburg area with infrastructure
Region receives $6.5 million in federal funds for road improvements and other infrastructure projects.
Art in the Park at Hurkamp Park Saturday, July 21
Local artists and craftspeople will share handmade goods and art at this week’s Farmers Market.
VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg Region March 26 – April 1
Lane closures, work zones, construction activities.
VDOT Traffic Alerts January 16 – 22
Hot spots in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George.
Additional Human Remains, Thousands of Artifacts Recovered from Riverfront Park Site
Thousands of historically significant artifacts have been found in the mound that was accidentally excavated on October 8, 2015.
Traffic Alerts January 8 – 15, 2017
VDOT alerts in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George.
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