VDOT readies to open the new I-95 bridge in Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: You have a new I-95 south bridge in Fredericksburg
read more
COVID hospitalization numbers fall in the area
Rappahannock Area Heatlh District says decline seen in three area hospitals for COVID cases
WATCH: Expect major I-95 South delays thru much of Wednesday
Tuesday night thru at least Wednesday morning, the second southbound I-95 bridge over the Rappahannock will open.
WATCH: Masks remain a key issue for many in Spotsy Schools
School Board member Erin Grampp says there are reasons why they can’t ignore government mandates. Chairman Dawn Shelley says there are many mandates parents should be concerned about.
LISTEN: Town Talk-Mary Washington Healthcare/Breast Cancer
Nurse Practitioner Tiffany Simons and Dr. Kay Blanchard talk about the importance of mammograms, treatment locally, survival and the Cancer Nurse Navigator.
WATCH: Stratford Hall–History in the original surroundings
Stratford Hall in Westmoreland has programs planned this fall in the original 1738 kitchen.
WATCH: The state mask mandate in schools continues to dominate Spotsy School Board meetings
School Board member Rabih Abuismail says his opposition to a mask mandate in schools is centers on freedom while Baron Braswell responded to a question about his love of country
NSWC Dahlgren Division continues laptop computer donation with gift to Fredericksburg City Schools
“We are part of an overall ecosystem and we want to maintain a healthy one through these STEM-related initiatives.”
Farmland protected near Fort AP Hill in Caroline supports military readiness
Preventing development of the working farmland was a top priority for environmental protection and nearby Army installation operations
WATCH: Daniel Cortez on the upcoming state elections
Commentary: A discussion with The Honorable Daniel Cortez, a longtime Stafford resident who’s an independent voter and has served under the Trump and Biden administrations.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Red Cross enters third week of emergency blood and platelet shortage
Here are some local blood events
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock YMCA
Schericka Twyner with the Caroline Y and the YMCA’s Community Health Director Nicole McGee talk about upcoming programs at the Rappahannock Area YMCA.
State forestry department seeks acorns and nuts
These seeds will produce next year’s hardwood seedling crop, which will be sold to Virginia’s forestland owners
WATCH: Fire and Rescue up close
Stafford Fire and Rescue held open houses over the weekend at Berea and Garrisonville. It was a chance to see a firehouse and the equipment up close.
PHOTOS: Riverfront Park downtown opens
Riverfront Park is now (mostly) open. The 5-million dollar project is on Sophia Street next to the Rappahannock.
VIDEO: The Chatham Bridge is now open!
VDOT opened the Chatham Bridge early Sunday morning. No more detour!
Battlefield Elementary joins national celebration of AAA School Safety Patrol
World’s largest school-based safety program is 100 years old
Weekly COVID numbers in the area
Rappahannock Area Health District COVID numbers last week
Spotsy man arrested in high speed chase in Stafford
Incident began as a hit-and-run in Prince William County
Today’s News Sponsored by:
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
