Newly-elected Chair Chris Yakabouski criticized new developments with a potential Rappahannock River crossing project and VDOT’s handling of recent winter storm, among other concerns.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Enjoy Friday. While not exactly warm, at least it will be near normal temperatures with sunshine and light winds.
‘A little out of the ordinary’: Jeremiah Community passes final hurdle
On Tuesday, Fredericksburg City Council cleared the way for the supportive housing project to move into the site planning stage.
The bus stops here: consultant briefs Stafford School Board on root of transportation woes
Consultant’s recommendations come after the county schools opened the academic year with about 3,000 students lacking a bus route.
Rappahannock United Way to host ribbon cutting, official opening of free tax prep program
Regional nonprofit has offered free tax prep services to eligible individuals and families for more than 20 years.
EXPLAINER: Creating a Technology Overlay District in the City of Fredericksburg
City officials are proposing the district and associated framework for data centers.
Get in loser, we’re going to Richmond to protest Richard Stuart’s water withdrawal bill
Caroline supervisors abruptly adjourn meeting to make their case at State Capitol.
Germanna Community College’s Gullickson announces retirement
Community college’s president will end eight-year tenure this summer.
Spotsylvania School Board hopes Jackson is ‘breath of fresh air’ as new chair
Belen Rodas of the Chancellor District was elected vice chair Monday night.
Getting ducks in a Rowe: Ward 1 rep elected as FCPS board chair
Division also unveiled pilot program to help immigrant students.
Student arrested after guns, marijuana discovered in vehicle on school property
Massaponax High School principal said no students were in danger during the incident.
Annual count of homeless in the Fredericksburg region upcoming
Continuum of Care is recruiting volunteers to help with this year’s count.
Step by step: Fredericksburg Girls Who Walk builds up fellowship, fitness
Fredericksburg Girls Who Walk is a social club that helps bring like-minded women together in order to promote health and wellness while also collaborating with the community.
‘I need to tell y’all a story’: How a grieving mother helped FCPS go cellphone free
City schools say their cell phone free policy launched without a hitch this fall; Karen Smith is one reason why.
WATCH: City of Fredericksburg unveils new Visitor Center
On Friday, the City unveiled its new Visitor Center, which will occupy the ground floor of the newly-christened City Center.
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.