Fredericksburg announces early-voting for April referendum
by FFP staff | Mar 2, 2026
Early voting runs March 6-April 18 at FXBG City Center.
Four Fredericksburg-area hoops teams still alive in quest for a state championship
by Devin Payne | Mar 2, 2026
The Massaponax boys and girls, Courtland boys and James Monroe girls will appear in the state quarterfinals Tuesday night.
On the Agenda, March 2-6
by FFP staff | Mar 2, 2026
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
More news from The Free Press
PHOTOS: Micah’s Coldest Night of the Year
by Jeff Kearney | Mar 1, 2026
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
by Jonathan Hunley | Mar 1, 2026
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...
Fredericksburg area’s population grows by nearly 30,000 in latest Weldon Cooper Center data
by FFP staff | Feb 27, 2026
Caroline is also still the fourth-fastest-growing county in Virginia.
Fredericksburg names Betsy Mason as new Chief of Police
by FFP staff | Feb 27, 2026
Mason, who has been with the city’s police department since 2012, recently served as interim chief.
Spotsylvania residents resolute in criticism of board of supervisors’ recent actions
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Feb 27, 2026
Some county residents are upset by the resolution adopted by the board protesting the timing of Virginia’s redistricting referendum.
Stafford Planning Commission defers discussion on project despite proposed data center being dropped
by Jonathan Hunley | Feb 26, 2026
Commissioners also recommended approval of a free-standing ER on U.S. 17.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors vote to require SUP for data centers; set advertised tax rate
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Feb 25, 2026
The 4-3 vote could have potential effects on future developments.
Stafford County School Board approves $529.3 million budget for the next fiscal year
by FFP staff | Feb 25, 2026
The Board of Supervisors will now examine the spending plan before deciding how much local money to devote to education.
Four Fredericksburg-area hoops teams still alive in quest for a state championship
by Devin Payne | Mar 2, 2026
The Massaponax boys and girls, Courtland boys and James Monroe girls will appear in the state quarterfinals Tuesday night.
On the Agenda, March 2-6
by FFP staff | Mar 2, 2026
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
PHOTOS: Micah’s Coldest Night of the Year
by Jeff Kearney | Mar 1, 2026
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
by Jonathan Hunley | Mar 1, 2026
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...
Fredericksburg area’s population grows by nearly 30,000 in latest Weldon Cooper Center data
by FFP staff | Feb 27, 2026
Caroline is also still the fourth-fastest-growing county in Virginia.
Executive decision: Mitchell ‘baffled’ by Spotsylvania School Board members’ attempt to shelve director position
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Feb 24, 2026
Board voted 3-2 to continue advertising the executive director of middle schools position.
Here’s a look at legislation from local lawmakers at the General Assembly’s midpoint
by Jonathan Hunley | Feb 24, 2026
These are the bills from Fredericksburg-area representatives that are most likely to become law.
On the Agenda, Feb. 23-27
by FFP staff | Feb 23, 2026
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Winter weather-related closings, delays and cancellations: Monday, Feb. 23
by FFP staff | Feb 22, 2026
Weather conditions impacting Monday morning travel.
Black Fredericksburg Radio gives area’s African-American community a home on the airwaves
by Rick Horner | Feb 22, 2026
Under founder Twana James, BLKFXBG has become the region’s go-to radio station for the Black community.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors protest timing of redistricting referendum
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Feb 20, 2026
Board voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution declaring it will not allow county facilities or resources to be used to conduct voting on the referendum unless a court orders it to do so.
Rep. Eugene Vindman announces launch of Federal Workforce Caucus
by FFP staff | Feb 20, 2026
The group also includes Virginia’s U.S. senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine.
Stafford reschedules public meeting on Dominion Energy transmission-line project
by FFP staff | Feb 20, 2026
The meeting will be Thursday, March 5, at Colonial Forge High School.
Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Clips: Biscuit Batch
by Bill Freehling | Mar 2, 2026
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you to Biscuit Batch in Spotsylvania County, a restaurant serving “biscuits the size of your fist and fresh jams.”
Biz Beat Roundup: Harris Teeter poised to enter Stafford County
by Bill Freehling | Feb 18, 2026
Also inside: Local private school planning new campus, permit approved for Princess Anne Street project, radio station sale draws near
Biz Beat Banter: Fredericksburg medical school?
by Bill Freehling | Feb 16, 2026
This week, Bill sits down with University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino and Mary Washington Healthcare President and CEO Chris Newman to discuss the possibility of a Fredericksburg medical school.
Biz Beat Clips: Silly Goose Imagination Village
by Bill Freehling | Feb 16, 2026
This week on Biz Beat Clips we take you Silly Goose Imagination Village in North Stafford, “a place where kids get lost in their imaginations.”
Biz Beat Roundup: Residential development proposed off Plank Road
by Bill Freehling | Feb 11, 2026
Also inside: FRA names new president, rezoning submitted for Stafford restaurant, beloved ice cream shop re-opening
Sponsored Content
SPONSORED CONTENT: The life-saving power of colonoscopies
by Mary Washington Healthcare | Mar 1, 2026
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
SPONSORED CONTENT: CareerPath Accelerator: Powering the future of local work in the Rappahannock region
by Sponsored Content | Feb 10, 2026
Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is actively integrating artificial intelligence career training into its workforce development services to prepare job seekers for an evolving market.
SPONSORED CONTENT: A love note to the community for Heart Month
by Sponsored Content | Jan 30, 2026
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SPONSORED CONTENT: Mary Washington Hospital launches lifesaving stroke procedure
by FFP staff | Dec 31, 2025
Thrombectomy can dramatically improve recovery and survival rates.
SPONSORED CONTENT: From donations to destinations: How Goodwill is driving Fredericksburg’s workforce future
by Sponsored Content | Dec 15, 2025
In April 2026, Goodwill will launch the CareerPath Accelerator, an AI-powered platform designed to bridge gaps between job seekers, training providers, and employers.
News from B101.5/WFVA
Area road work this week
by Ted Schubel | Mar 2, 2026
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
by Ted Schubel | Mar 1, 2026
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
Centennial Completes Purchase of local radion stations WGRQ, WGRX
by Ted Schubel | Mar 1, 2026
The sale is now official.
LISTEN: Columbia Gas customers urged to apply for energy assistance
by Ted Schubel | Feb 27, 2026
Customers of Columbia Gas of Virginia may be eligible for crisis grants through Virginia’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
LISTEN: Stepping out for a cause Saturday night
by Ted Schubel | Feb 26, 2026
Jill Clare and Meghann Cotter are encouraging participants to have a plan for Saturday night’s Coldest Night of the Year walk.
News from around Virginia
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation – Traveling Exhibition

Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation will explore the unique and essential Virginia people, events, and sites that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit will highlight the complex, diverse, and inspiring Virginia history which is, in fact, America’s story.
Give Me Liberty will provide context for the coming of the Revolution in Virginia and brings visitors into the core of the action from 1774 through 1776, highlighting how the American Revolution was a war, and more than a war.
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation is the signature exhibition of Virginia’s 250th Commission. This exhibition is curated in partnership with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF) and presented by VA250, Virginia’s semiquincentennial planning commission. Central Rappahannock Regional Library is honored to host this exhibition with sponsorship from Tour Stafford.
Caroline Community Theatre Auditions for Momologues

Audition Information:
Momologues
Audition dates are March 3 and 4! There is no requirement to attend both dates, though there may be call-backs as needed on March 6. The location is:
7278 Ladysmith Rd.
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Virtual Auditions:
Virtual auditions will be accepted between 2/2 – 3/4. Please email your video and a filled-out audition packet (below) to artisticdirector@carolinetheatre.org by 11:59 PM on 3/4. (Though it’s okay if you’re a few minutes late!)
Instructions and virtual audition sides may be viewed below.
If you are interested in joining our tech crew, stage crew, or set building crew, please fill out an audition form below and we will contact you with further information!
Performance Dates:
Our planned performance dates are:
* May 8 & 9 at 7:00 PM
* May 10 at 1:00 PM for Mother’s Day brunch
If you have any conflicts, please make a note of it on the audition packet!
Women of Main Street – Opening Reception

Fredericksburg Main Street will host the opening reception for Women of
Main Street, a first-of-its-kind photo exhibit celebrating women business owners within the Main
Street district, on Friday, March 6th at 5:30 PM in the Visitor Center Exhibit Room, 601 Caroline Street Downtown Fredericksburg.
Presented in honor of Women’s History Month, the exhibit features black-and-white portraits of
women entrepreneurs photographed inside their own businesses by local photographer Maggie
Wilder of Aunt Maggs Photography. The collection highlights the leadership, creativity, and
resilience of women whose businesses help define the downtown experience.
Downtown is home to more than 70 women-owned businesses across retail, hospitality,
personal services, and professional sectors.
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.

















