Johnston, who’s served in that role for the past 11 years, will retire effective Oct. 1.
Johnston to step down as Fredericksburg’s Director of Planning and Building
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Lights, camera, infraction: Automated school zone speed enforcement coming to Fredericksburg
Devices in zones outside Hugh Mercer Elementary and James Monroe High School could be operational before end of the year and generate $900,000 in annual revenue for city.
‘Lots’ of contention as residents, developers and city staff weigh in on Mary’s Landing project
Residents voice continued concerns with 63-townhome project, which is considered ‘by-right’ and not subject to a special use permit.
Vindman wins 7th District Democratic nomination; Anderson edges Hamilton in GOP primary
In November, incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will face Hung Cao, who won Tuesday’s GOP primary soundly.
FFP exclusive: Q&A with Fredericksburg General Registrar Jessica B. Atkinson
Ahead of Tuesday’s primaries, Fredericksburg’s Director of Elections talks voter apathy and explains the unique challenges of being a small-town registrar.
Updated: Charges dropped for nine UMW student protesters
Students faced misdemeanor trespassing charges related to arrests at Jefferson Square encampment on April 27.
Fredericksburg City Council votes to approve MWHC expansion
Despite lingering concerns about childcare, zoning map amendment passes unanimously.
Unveiling of cell phone ban creates buzz at Fredericksburg City School Board meeting
FCPS published information about proposed changes to policy for first time on Monday night.
In Afghanistan, old forces threaten girls’ education. She represents a new school of thought.
After fleeing Kabul as a refugee, Nargis Zadran found a home in Stafford and a purpose with the nonprofit Educate Girls Now.
Photos: All-Star Josiah Gray makes rehab start with FredNats
A day after he was surprised with a college diploma at Nationals Park, RHP Josiah Gray took the mound in Fredericksburg for a rehab start.
Fredericksburg City Council questions Mary Washington Healthcare expansion plans
Mayor Kerry Devine voiced concerns over hospital’s spring 2024 Leapfrog grade.
Watch: Making sense of real estate reassessment in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Free Press editor Joey LoMonaco breaks out the dry-erase markers to show the financial impact of his recently-received real estate assessment.
Moss Free Clinic raises $134,000 during Mayday for Health Giving Day
An anonymous donor will provide a matching contribution of $100,000, Moss Executive Director Karen Dulaney said.
Don’t dump on it: Stafford, Fredericksburg eye solar farms on landfill sites
Project calls for construction of solar farms on retired landfill cells, former Cool Springs landfill site.
Lackey appointed as new Fredericksburg city attorney
City council also approved its fiscal year 2025 budget on a 7-0 vote.
At James Monroe, support for injured lacrosse player burns brightly
Junior Gunnar Burns suffered a spinal injury during a lacrosse game in Hanover on Tuesday and remains hospitalized at VCU Medical Center.
How a Stafford mom helped pass a law that pays caregivers of disabled children
Emily Sagle found a sympathetic legislator in Del. Joshua Cole, who introduced HB 1318, a bill that allows parents to be paid as caregivers for their severely disabled children.
Cause of death determined for Stafford resident who went missing near Alum Spring Park
Darius Appiah, 22, went missing in January, and his body was found days later in Hazel Run.
Yakulis’ 13.1-mile debut isn’t Half bad
After five-miler was nixed, North Stafford High School graduate enters and wins Marine Corps Historic Half marathon.
Photo gallery: 17th Marine Corps Historic Half
More than 4,500 runners descended upon the streets of downtown Fredericksburg starting at 6 a.m. Sunday for the running of the Marine Corps Historic Half.
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