Calendar discussion sparks conversation about conflicts of interest.
Stafford defers decisions on holiday leave, courthouse project
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Rappahannock Recipe Roots: Mama’s Green Tomato Mincemeat
A sample of the recipes coming to the Rappahannock Recipe Roots project.
Welcoming the holidays: new Riverfront Park tree gets glow-up Saturday
The official holiday season kickoff is this weekend in Fredericksburg.
Democrat Vindman staves off Anderson to claim victory in Virginia’s 7th district
The race was decided by just over 8,000 votes with 342,423 total ballots cast, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.
Housing summit tackles challenges of low supply, high costs
A panel from Henrico County shared ways to address affordable housing shortages.
Dreaming about data center dollars, Stafford supervisors kick off budget season
Revenue from proposed data center projects to boost budgets beginning in 2026.
River symposium highlights ongoing work of protecting the Rappahannock watershed
Daylong event aimed to inform organizations about available programs and projects.
Press Rewind, Oct. 13-19
School board chaos and the sounds of construction topped headlines in the Free Press this past week.
When unwanted smoke threatened his business, BBQ entrepreneur didn’t stall payroll
Fire closed down Dickey’s Barbeque Pit but didn’t extinguish owner’s generosity.
Stafford School Board changes calendar, adding two professional development days
Board also discusses funds for student laptops, capital improvements.
A room of one’s own: making space for wellness at Brooke Point
Macy’s and JED Foundation donated furnishing, labor to create a special space for high school students.
Nourishing our sense of community, one story at a time
Introducing the Rappahannock Recipe Roots project, a collaboration between the Free Press, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Future of Stafford County Gymnastics and Recreation Center hangs in the balance
Board sends tree canopy regulation to planning commission.
Stafford Schools present six scenarios for county’s sixth high school
Public invited to community meeting at Stafford High School to review proposed boundary adjustments.
Column: On the haunt for fall fun in Fredericksburg
A roundup of seasonal activities that celebrate October.
Press Rewind, Sept. 22-28
A recap of the stories that topped this week’s Free Press headlines.
GWRC goes after $460k grant to fight evictions
Program aims to stem the tide of homelessness.
A big deal: Stafford’s largest data center gets green light
With 6-1 vote, county moves forward with Stafford Technology campus.
Fredericksburg-area superintendents work out solutions at career readiness forum
School leaders from across region discussed work-based learning for students.
Threat scrawled in bathroom puts Spotsylvania school on alert
Officials: expect increased law enforcement presence at Courtland High School this week.
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