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.
Photo gallery: 17th Marine Corps Historic Half
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Fredericksburg residents miffed at high real estate assessment values
City council approves comprehensive plan amendment and a change to ordinance related to the construction of a fire station at the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue and Wicklow Drive.
Just a ‘couple’ of MBAs: Stafford’s Holts juggle family, jobs to earn graduate degrees
Stafford couple graduated from the University of Mary Washington on Saturday with matching masters in business administration degrees.
FredNats notebook: Sykora hungry for success after joining Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg first baseman Pimentel named Carolina League player of the month.
Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends approval of MWHC rezoning plans
The project will go before City Council for approval later this month.
Early voting starts May 3 — here’s what you need to know
Early voting for primaries begins May 3 and runs though June 15. Election day is June 18.
UMW president meets with students to discuss protest arrests
Paino: UMW will not pursue criminal charges against nine students charged with trespassing.
Screen time: Inaugural Fredericksburg Film Festival boasts impressive lineup
The inaugural Fredericksburg Film Festival, which runs from May 2-5, features 33 films screening across three downtown venues.
UMW students arrested after re-erecting encampment
The students were charged with trespassing after being previously ordered to remove tents on Friday night.
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.
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