Josh Summits named Fredericksburg’s new director of economic development and tourism.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
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CSX official: Human error caused Saturday’s train derailment in the city
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones said hazardous materials were a short distance away from the five railcars that went off track and hit a sound wall.
Fredericksburg’s French connection: Students exchange culture and discovery
Students from Frejus, France experience a glimpse into life in Fredericksburg.
Local couple killed in New York plane crash
Well-known Fredericksburg men were visiting a friend in Long Island.
City juvenile facing firearms charge after claiming to be shooting victim
City crime report also includes multiple vehicle break-ins.
FFP exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school
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.
CSX officials to address community on train derailment
The briefing will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Virginia Railway Express parking lot near the site of the incident.
What Fredericksburg-area pols, organizers are saying about Biden’s exit from race
The Free Press compiled statements issued by Fredericksburg-area politicians at the state and federal levels in reaction to Biden bowing out of the presidential race.
Updated: CSX freight train derails in downtown Fredericksburg
VRE: No impact expected for Monday a.m. service related to Saturday’s derailment.
Peace in Da Paint offers a sunny outlook on the power of community
Annual basketball tournament and community celebration in Mayfield drew more than 1,500 people.
Travel delays expected due to Falmouth Bridge lane closures
Crews are continuing bridge inspection work to gather information for a future project.
Peace in Da Paint courts area youth with basketball, opportunities
Annual event held in Mayfield will feature basketball tournaments, prize giveaways.
JM to hold a ‘Commonwealth Conversation’ on schools and cellphones
Discussion held by state Department of Education planned for July 30.
Executive dysfunction the subject of FTE’s witty bit of political theater
Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble brings Beltway drama to the ‘Burg with ‘POTUS.’
WATCH: IdeaSpace–teaching the community
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s IdeaSpace is all about creating at 1616 Princess Anne Street.
Learning Lane to be closed for two months for stormwater pipe repairs
The city will hold a neighborhood meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 31 in the Lafayette Elementary School cafeteria to discuss the impact of the repairs.
Fredericksburg City crime report, July 10-16
Threatening text messages and missing hubcaps.
Mary Washington Hospital among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2024-25
Annual list takes into account high performance in adult procedures and conditions.
After years of planning, supporters hope Jeremiah Community has found its home
On July 10, the Fredericksburg Planning Commission held a public hearing on the supportive housing development, which is proposed for 31.7 acres in the Bragg Hill area.
City, UMW unveil on-campus stops for U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The five on-campus stops highlight local figures that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.
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