The students were charged with trespassing after being previously ordered to remove tents on Friday night.
UMW students arrested after re-erecting encampment
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The most-used words and phrases from congressional candidate forums
The Free Press created word clouds illustrating differences and similarities between how the parties view the issues.
UMW students set up encampment in support of Palestine
Organizers say UMW administration informed them that tents must be gone by 8:30 p.m. Friday.
MWHC’s best-laid plans come under scrutiny during planning commission meeting
Commission continues public hearing on zoning amendment, will vote on proposed projects May 8.
GOP congressional hopefuls make case at Free Press candidate forum
Five Republican candidates for Virginia’s 7th congressional district participated in a forum Tuesday night.
Concerned community members rally to ‘save the Moss Free Clinic’
Clinic seeks donations, support as it looks to maintain operations in the face of financial issues.
Column: Home gardening tips for aspiring ‘green’ thumbs
With the holiday as inspiration, the columnist reflects on a memorable first grow.
School construction bill a target for potential veto override
Del. Cole: Governor’s budget amendments might not be reconciled during Wednesday’s session.
Ceili Leahy’s memory serves to inspire James Monroe seniors
More than 150 students volunteered at 11 different service projects throughout the city.
Freehling to step down as Fredericksburg’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism
Freehling, who has worked for the city for nearly 10 years, wrote that his last day on the job is June 25.
Spirited newcomer Ironclad Inn combines ‘bourbon gene,’ historical DNA
Downstairs bourbon lounge opens Saturday at the historic Kenmore Inn site.
Fredericksburg City Council awards contract for water meter project
The council also voted 7-0 to make several tweaks to the Unified Development Ordinance specific to landscaping.
Totality eclipses all expectations for locals who made trek
Locally, residents glimpsed near totality through filtered glasses at watch parties across the area.
In ‘Written by Mike,’ local filmmaker finds a direct route to catharsis
Much of director Ryan Cudahy’s feature film debut was shot in downtown Fredericksburg.
Photo gallery: FredNats opening night
Sights and scenes from the Fredericksburg Nationals’ opening night at Virginia Credit Union Stadium on Friday.
Entering first full season with FredNats, Dugas is full Geaux
Former LSU star looking to make his own mark in Washington’s farm system.
Updated: Crews work to repair gas line on Prince Edward St.
Residents asked to avoid area until update is issued.
Fredericksburg City Council, School Board mind the gap at joint work session
Discussions on funding city schools precede an important meeting of General Assembly on April 17.
FredNats’ ‘repeat offenders’ to make case for promotion
The Fredericksburg Nationals’ opening day roster features 25 players who’ve already played for the ballclub.
Fredericksburg City School Board approves proposed 2024-25 budget
Revised budget totals $59 million — with a $4.887 million gap to be filled with proposed city funding of $3.204 million, plus the increased state funding of $1.683 million.
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