Colosseum CEO sends cease-and-desist letter to Stafford supervisor
by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 10, 2026
Vanuch panned the sports complex project, which some residents view as an a alternative to Buc-ee’s, at a county meeting Tuesday.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner: Economic woes from war could be long-lasting
by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 9, 2026
The lawmaker was in Fredericksburg for a campaign stop Thursday.
PHOTOS: 38th annual Arbor Day celebration
by Jeff Kearney | Apr 9, 2026
City honors Maggie McCormack and Alma Withers for their dedication to the Fredericksburg community.
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Stafford County school backers urge supervisors to approve full education funding proposal
by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 9, 2026
Legal Aid Works and the Brisben Center homeless shelter also pushed for funding at a public hearing Tuesday night.
Sweet Caroline: Downtown Fredericksburg thoroughfare named ‘Best Main Street in the South’
by Kathy Knotts | Apr 8, 2026
Caroline Street came out on top in Garden & Gun magazine contest.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve tax rate; make major changes to convenience center hours
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Apr 8, 2026
All convenience sites other than Livingston and Chancellor will be closed two days per week.
Kalahari partnering with regional Juneteenth celebration for its first large hiring event
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Apr 7, 2026
Event will take place June 13 at North Stafford High School.
Man airlifted to trauma center after RV explosion in Spotsylvania
by FFP staff | Apr 7, 2026
Incident, which grew into a brush fire, occurred Tuesday afternoon.
Public invited to comment on Ladysmith Road study in Caroline
by FFP staff | Apr 7, 2026
A meeting will be held April 13 at Lewis and Clark Elementary.
UMW’s Robinson announces plans to enter transfer portal
by Joey LoMonaco | Apr 6, 2026
Sophomore led national champion Eagles in scoring, assists and rebounds.
COLUMN: UMW championship was enough to make a sick man well
by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 6, 2026
It was easy to feel good after Sunday’s game.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner: Economic woes from war could be long-lasting
by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 9, 2026
The lawmaker was in Fredericksburg for a campaign stop Thursday.
PHOTOS: 38th annual Arbor Day celebration
by Jeff Kearney | Apr 9, 2026
City honors Maggie McCormack and Alma Withers for their dedication to the Fredericksburg community.
Stafford County school backers urge supervisors to approve full education funding proposal
by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 9, 2026
Legal Aid Works and the Brisben Center homeless shelter also pushed for funding at a public hearing Tuesday night.
Sweet Caroline: Downtown Fredericksburg thoroughfare named ‘Best Main Street in the South’
by Kathy Knotts | Apr 8, 2026
Caroline Street came out on top in Garden & Gun magazine contest.
Spotsylvania supervisors approve tax rate; make major changes to convenience center hours
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Apr 8, 2026
All convenience sites other than Livingston and Chancellor will be closed two days per week.
PHOTOS: Game action from UMW’s victory over Emory in the DIII national championship game
by Jeff Kearney | Apr 6, 2026
Sights and scenes from the on-court action at Indianapolis’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse
PHOTOS: UMW celebrates after winning Division III national championship
by Jeff Kearney | Apr 6, 2026
Sights and scenes from the aftermath of the Eagles’ historic victory on Sunday in Indianapolis.
Mitchell’s putback lifts UMW to first national championship in program history
by Joey LoMonaco | Apr 5, 2026
Kye Robinson led UMW with 27 points and was named the tournament’s most outstanding player.
Final: UMW 75, Emory 73
by Joey LoMonaco | Apr 5, 2026
UMW Eagles pull out buzzer beater to win over Emory in D-III national championship. More coverage to follow.
On the Agenda, April 6-10
by FFP staff | Apr 5, 2026
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
March was truly madness for UMW’s Robinson, family
by Joey LoMonaco | Apr 5, 2026
UMW’s Kye Robinson and his brother, Kullen, who plays at Hood College, both saw their teams make the NCAA tournament.
Press Rewind: March 30-April 4
by Jonathan Hunley | Apr 4, 2026
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Eagles hoping to get last laugh in Indianapolis
by Joey LoMonaco | Apr 4, 2026
UMW (29-3) faces Emory University at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Division III national championship game.
Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular chain coming to Thornburg
by Bill Freehling | Apr 8, 2026
Also inside: Local employers recognized for intern programs, downtown business owners purchase building, area employers named among best places to work in Virginia
Biz Beat Banter: Richmond McDaniel
by Bill Freehling | Apr 7, 2026
This week, Bill sits down with longtime area real estate professional and native Richmond McDaniel to discuss his career, thoughts on work-life balance, decision to not get involved with the family business and more.
Biz Beat Clips: King George tulip-grower starting festival
by Bill Freehling | Apr 6, 2026
This week, we take you to King George County-based Bloomia, which sells tulips to grocery stores all over the country and this year is launching a local tulip festival.
Biz Beat Roundup: Popular coffee shop set to enter market
by Bill Freehling | Apr 1, 2026
Also inside: UMW holding watch party for basketball national championship game, Fredericksburg advances to Final Four in bracket challenge, Billiken’s planning outdoor improvements
Biz Beat Banter: Jeff Rouse
by Bill Freehling | Mar 31, 2026
This week, Bill sits down with Olympic-gold-medal swimmer and Stafford County native Jeff Rouse to discuss his swimming career and transition to a successful banking profession.
Sponsored Content
SPONSORED CONTENT: Mary Washington Pulmonology brings advanced lung care to Fredericksburg
by Mary Washington Healthcare | Mar 29, 2026
Early diagnosis is one of the most powerful tools to treat lung disease.
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
Taking care of patient hearts is personal for this echocardiographer.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Mary Washington Hospital launches lifesaving stroke procedure
by FFP staff | Dec 31, 2025
Thrombectomy can dramatically improve recovery and survival rates.
News from B101.5/WFVA
WATCH: Lost tombstone finds permanent home in Fredericksburg cemetery
by Ted Schubel | Apr 10, 2026
A ceremony is planned Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Masonic Cemetery to place a long-lost tombstone for Elizabeth Spooner.
PHOTOS: Final prep for RAAI spring plant sale
by Ted Schubel | Apr 9, 2026
Finishing touches–preparing thousands of vegetables, herbs, and flowers for Rappahannock Adult Activities annual plant sale, which begins Friday at 10 a.m. at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford.
LISTEN: Spring plant sale begins at Rappahannock Adult Activities Friday
by Ted Schubel | Apr 8, 2026
Rappahannock Adult Activities kicks off its annual Spring Plant Sale Friday at 10 a.m. at its Kings Highway location in Stafford.
WATCH: Inspired since childhood, Betsy Mason now leads Fredericksburg Police
by Ted Schubel | Apr 6, 2026
Betsy Mason has officially been sworn in as Police Chief in the City of Fredericksburg.
Area road work this week
by Ted Schubel | Apr 6, 2026
Many highway work zones will be suspended through noon Tuesday, April 7, for the Easter holiday.
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.
FREE Party Trivia Night to Support Local Nonprofits and Build Community

Party Trivia for a Cause – April Lineup
Every Wednesday at Brock’s Riverside Grill | 6–8 PM
Get ready to flex your brain muscles and have a blast while supporting local causes at our Charity Trivia Night!
Hosted by: Go Local FXBG
Sponsored by Lpt RealtyÂ
Brock’s Riverside Grill
503 Sophia Street | Downtown Fredericksburg, VA
Free to Play | Prizes + Raffles | Community Impact
Nonprofits We’re Supporting:
April 1 – Go Local FXBG
Empowering underserved communities through workforce development, youth internships, and small business support. For more info – https://golocalfxbg.org/programs
April 8 – The Knowledge Exchange
Delivering tutoring, enrichment, and mental health–aligned programming that helps students grow academically and socially. For more info – https://tkenonprofit.org/
April 15 – Stafford Junction
Supporting families facing crisis with food security, workforce readiness, and stability-centered programming. For more info – https://staffordjunction.org/
April 22 – Remy’s Reign
Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes neglected and unwanted dogs and cats across Virginia, giving every animal a second chance at a safe and loving home. For more info – https://remysreign.org/
April 29 – Healthy Families
Strengthening parents and caregivers with early childhood resources that build strong foundations for lifelong success. For more info – https://healthyfamiliesrappahannock.org/
We are currently seeking an April Community Sponsor!
Interested in partnering? Email: info@golocalfxbg.org
What to Expect:
- Free to play — bring your team (or join one!)
- $100 Brock’s gift card for 1st place
- Swag prizes for 2nd & 3rd
- 50/50 raffle benefiting the nonprofit of the week
- Food & drink specials from Brock’s
Every question answered helps spotlight a mission.
Every Wednesday builds stronger community.
Come for the trivia. Stay for the impact.
Disney’s Frozen at Chancellor High School

Chancellor High School presents:
Disney’s Frozen
Friday, April 10 at 6:30pm
Saturday, April 11 at 3pmÂ
Saturday, April 18 at 7pm
Sunday, April 19 at 3pm
Presented by the Theatre, Band, and Choir Programs
$10 for Students (K-12) and $12 for Adults.Â
You can purchase tickets at the door or in advance here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jRppBnwkSK1AlU_vFNIv6cApJEYDSyzhkX0j9Mvp104/edit?usp=sharing
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Can Anna and her team of new friends convince Elsa to return home? Will Elsa let it go? Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. Two-Acts, approx. 2 hrs. + 15 min. intermission
Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez | Book by Jennifer Lee | Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage | Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee | Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions | Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI
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