On Friday, the City unveiled its new Visitor Center, which will occupy the ground floor of the newly-christened City Center.
WATCH: City of Fredericksburg unveils new Visitor Center
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WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
More snow ahead in Fredericksburg, then cold and dry for several days.
540 in the CFP: Locals light up the grid in pursuit of national championship
Several former Fredericksburg-area high school football standouts were represented in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff field.
Pro bono pasta: Renato’s offering free lunches to children during school closings
Snow days mean no school lunches for needy students. One downtown eatery is filling the gap.
King George supervisors elect Davis chair, Sullins vice chair
Board also voted to enter into a settlement with the Walnut Hill Development Corporation over the denial of a rezoning permit for a proposed subdivision.
Winter weather-related closings, delays and cancellations: Friday, Jan. 10
Poor road conditions continue to keep several area school districts closed.
Milde announces plans to seek re-election in the 64th District
Former Stafford supervisor defeated Leonard Lacey for the seat in 2023.
Stafford supervisors make history with Diggs’ appointment as chairman
He is the first openly gay supervisor to serve as chairman of the board.
Paging civically-minded students: Stafford County pair to serve in state legislature
Two students from Stafford County Public Schools have been chosen to serve as pages in General Assembly.
New VA clinic to hold job and resource fair Saturday at Germanna
The Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center opens in March.
PHOTOS: Scenes from a snowy Monday in Fredericksburg
As the region awoke to its largest snowfall in years, photojournalist Suzanne Carr-Rossi framed the winter wonderland.
UPDATED: Winter weather storm closures and information
This article will be updated continuously as the Fredericksburg area deals with its largest winter weather event in several years.
The life of Reiley: ‘Undisputed champion’ of the Rappahannock Area YMCA announces retirement
Barney Reiley remained in the area after a standout basketball career at Mary Washington College and made it his life’s work to enhance the YMCA.
House Speaker Scott hops on Cole(s) train at event in Fredericksburg
Del. Joshua Cole is seeking re-election in the 65th District; Spotsylvania School Board Vice Chair Nicole Cole seeks seat in 66th District.
Construction to begin on roundabout at Old Plank and Chancellor roads
The Spotsylvania project is being done in connection with private development.
Del. Joshua Cole to seek re-election to 65th District
Democrat, who represents Fredericksburg, will host launch party featuring speaker of the house Don Scott.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Cold Fredericksburg weekend likely to finish with snow.
Column: New Year’s resolutions for the Free Press newsroom
As soon as the ball drops, we’re getting to work on covering the community in 2025.
From the Free Press staff: Our most impactful journalism from 2024
A look back at the stories and events that touched the lives of many in the region.
Act-Enough’s Kwanzaa celebration comes with streamers
Local nonprofit celebrating weeklong holiday with series of speakers discussing Kwanzaa’s principles.
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