A victim of the current climate? Leading weather report taken offline
The National Climate Assessment, which was established by Congress in 1990, quietly went dark earlier this week.
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WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Dry weekend, with a drop in humidity.
They worked to keep the Moss Free Clinic open. Now, they’re tasked with closing it down — as volunteers.
Despite closing on June 12, the clinic must keep its pharmacy open through July 10 per state regulations.
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Public meetings planned for road projects in Stafford, King George and Caroline
The meetings will be July 8, 9, and 10.
Stafford supervisors agree to apply for FEMA grant, buy two fire engines
A reminder about fireworks safety also provided some levity at Tuesday’s meeting.
Kaine, Warner vote no, but Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes U.S. Senate
Rep. Eugene Vindman, who represents the Fredericksburg area, also voted against the bill when it was taken up in the House.
Downtown Greens receives grant for ‘community beautification’
Grant will cover planting of native plant species, installation of educational signage.
City seeking junior reporter for ‘Zip Trip’ TV segment
Series will spotlight Fredericksburg’s business, culture and events on July 25.
Here are some of the new state laws that will take effect Tuesday
They concern everything from cyberbullying to insurance coverage.
National champs: After setting state record, Colonial Forge relay soared to new heights
The Colonial Forge High School boys 400 meter relay team captured first-place at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet in Philadelphia recently.
Reframing Murphy’s law: Marine Lt. Col. graduates veterans docket
The Rappahannock Regional Veterans Treatment Docket gives service members a second chance after legal troubles.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Dry weekend, with a drop in humidity.
They worked to keep the Moss Free Clinic open. Now, they’re tasked with closing it down — as volunteers.
Despite closing on June 12, the clinic must keep its pharmacy open through July 10 per state regulations.
Public meetings planned for road projects in Stafford, King George and Caroline
The meetings will be July 8, 9, and 10.
Stafford supervisors agree to apply for FEMA grant, buy two fire engines
A reminder about fireworks safety also provided some levity at Tuesday’s meeting.
Kaine, Warner vote no, but Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes U.S. Senate
Rep. Eugene Vindman, who represents the Fredericksburg area, also voted against the bill when it was taken up in the House.
No Kid Hungry honors Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank workers as Summer Hunger Heroes
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.
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.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Fredericksburg house sells for record high
Also inside: Richmond developer eyeing former hospital, chef with DC chops details plans for downtown space, commercial brokerage re-locating offices.
Biz Beat Banter: Emmett Snead
Snead’s Farm owner Emmett Snead talks about his lifelong career in farming, his childhood growing up on a dairy farm in Fredericksburg and more.
Biz Beat Clips: Allman’s BBQ
Allman’s BBQ is a Fredericksburg institution. This week, owner Matt Haney tells us about the restaurant, its history and his desire to sell it to the next owner.
Biz Beat Roundup: Trader Joe’s looking at Fredericksburg site?
Also inside: Donut shop opening in Central Park, chicken restaurant opening along Route 3, new project proposed near Carl’s
Biz Beat Banter: Amber Dawson
Brompton Community School Founder/Director Amber Dawson talks about why she decided to start a local independent school, the challenges of running one and her goals for Brompton’s future.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
WATCH: Harvesting potatoes at Rappahannock Education Farm
Saturday morning about a dozen volunteers harvested some potatoes at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak.
PHOTOS: Play (youth summer) Ball!
Opening weekend for the FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC.
PHOTOS: Frames from the Fourth of July
From signing the Declaration of Independence to experiencing colonial crafts, see what locals were up to on the Fourth.
PHOTOS: 4th of July at Ferry Farm
Celebrating the 4th at the boyhood home of George Washington in Stafford.
WATCH: Declaration of Independence read downtown
On the 4th of July, the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Hugh Mercer Apothocary Shop on Caroline Street.
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.