Sixth annual event offered food, clothing, toys and supplies to families.
FailSafe Holiday Shoppe a ‘blessing’ for area families affected by incarceration
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Assault charge against Spotswood Elementary School assistant principal dismissed
Misty Kelley was accused of assaulting a 5-year-old first-grade student on Aug. 28.
Senate passes bill renaming Fredericksburg post office for Gladys P. Todd
Revered schoolteacher and community organizer was a fixture in the city’s civil rights movement.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Sorry, Fredericksburg: no white Christmas this year.
Man wanted in connection with Fredericksburg shooting surrenders in West Virginia
Elijah Musgrove is facing charges including second-degree murder in the shooting death of Tyler Lee Jones.
FredNats coaching staff announced for 2025 season
McMillon takes over as manager; Lord, Habas and Meyer return from 2024 Carolina League title-winning staff.
Help Wanted: GWRC explores idea of second street outreach position
City separately pursuing a downtown outreach position in coordination with RACSB.
Stafford Board of Supervisors votes to censure Monica Gary
Gary labels board’s action a ‘serious violation of the Civil Rights Act.’
City acknowledges vandalism at parks, asks for public’s help
Fredericksburg spent more than $7,000, not including staff time, to address destruction in public places.
Stafford schools to receive $2M DOD grant
Grant to enhance S.T.E.M. education and social-emotional learning
Donation to drive growth of criminal justice program at Mountain View High School
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced the donation of a decommissioned police cruiser to support ‘LEAPS’ program.
Caroline school board and supervisors united in support of JLARC findings
School board and board of supervisors jointly urging support for the JLARC study on funding K-12 public education.
Virginia Black Chamber, workforce development board granted more than $600,000
Two projects focus on targeted industries in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula.
Arrest made in connection to downtown Fredericksburg shooting
A second suspect, Elijah Musgrove, is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, police say.
More than a Faire turnout: FAM market spreads holiday cheer
More than 3,000 people attended the authentic German-style market held in downtown’s Market Square.
GALLERY: Fredericksburg homes are merry and bright for annual holiday tour
Visitors get a glimpse at decorated interiors of downtown homes in Fredericksburg.
Worldwide Candle Lighting offers a flicker of hope for bereaved families
Last week, the Fredericksburg area Chapter of The Compassionate Friends participated in the 28th Worldwide Candle Lighting.
Explainer: Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends removal of Railroad Station Overlay District
District established in 1991 and covers streets south of train station.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meterologist Sean Sublette
Weather will be dry and chilly to start the weekend, but finishing damp on Sunday.
FOR will use grant funds to keep stormwater pollution at bay
Watershed grant aims to bolster green infrastructure projects throughout Fredericksburg region.
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