Columns Archives - Fredericksburg Free Press

Column: New Year’s resolutions for the Free Press newsroom

by Joey LoMonaco | Dec 31, 2024 | ALLFFP, Columns, Joey LoMonaco

As soon as the ball drops, we’re getting to work on covering the community in 2025.

Column: A dirge for the dog who made my heart sing

by Jonathan Hunley | Dec 22, 2024 | ALLFFP, Columns

My dog, Larry, got sick last weekend and then unexpectedly passed away Wednesday morning.

Column: ‘Cookie’ served country, family well by pursuing military career

by Jamar Billingsley | Nov 11, 2024 | ALLFFP, Columns, Jamar Billinglsey, Military

On Veterans Day, Jamar Billingsley reflects on the reverberations of his aunt’s choice to join the Marine Corps.

Podcast: Coffee shop talk with UMW’s Stephen Farnsworth

by Joey LoMonaco | Nov 4, 2024 | ALLFFP, Columns, Fredericksburg, Government, Joey LoMonaco, News, Politics & Elections

The Director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies and area’s preeminent political scientist, sat down for a conversation over locally-roasted coffee.

Column: On the haunt for fall fun in Fredericksburg

by Kathy Knotts | Sep 29, 2024 | ALLFFP, Columns, Events, Kathy Knotts

A roundup of seasonal activities that celebrate October.

Column: A wild ride begins for a kindergartener — and her parents

by Joey LoMonaco | Aug 11, 2024 | ALLFFP, Columns, Education, Joey LoMonaco

On bus rides, backpacks and stomach bugs.

FFP exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school

by Joey LoMonaco | Jul 22, 2024 | ALLFFP, Columns, Education, Fredericksburg, Joey LoMonaco

The Free Press accompanied FCPS educators and administrators on a recent tour of the city’s new middle school, which will open its doors for the 2025-26 school year.

Watch: Making sense of real estate reassessment in Fredericksburg

by Joey LoMonaco | Jun 2, 2024 | ALLFFP, Fredericksburg, Joey LoMonaco

Fredericksburg Free Press editor Joey LoMonaco breaks out the dry-erase markers to show the financial impact of his recently-received real estate assessment.

Column: Home gardening tips for aspiring ‘green’ thumbs

by Joey LoMonaco | Apr 20, 2024 | ALLFFP, Columns, Home & Garden, Joey LoMonaco

With the holiday as inspiration, the columnist reflects on a memorable first grow.

FROM THE PUBLISHER: Fredericksburg Free Press taking over Fredericksburg Today

by Chris Muldrow | Feb 18, 2024 | Columns

Three full-time reporters will be covering our community on day 1.

From the publisher: A different approach to news coming to town

by Chris Muldrow | May 21, 2023 | Around Town, Chris Muldrow, Columns

Nonprofit news operation is planned in Fredericksburg region

Introducing FredToday’s newest feature: a “cutest pets” contest!

by Madison Brown | Aug 5, 2022 | Columns, Contests

Submit your pet photos now! Send us your cute pet pics to win a $50 pet-store gift card! Hello everyone -- it's Madison, Fredericksburg Today's intern. We've got lots of new features in the works this summer, and today is the launch date for my personal favorite, a...