The widow of former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell died Sunday, at age 86.
Workforce NOW awards student scholarships at chamber meeting
Three students recognized for community involvement, academics, educational pursuits.
Stafford seeks feedback in superintendent search
Community engagement events to be held in August.
Fredericksburg’s French connection: Students exchange culture and discovery
Students from Frejus, France experience a glimpse into life in Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Thursday is Virginia Intern Day
Antoinette Jenkins is Director of the Rappahannock Work and Learn Collaborative housed at UMW.
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.
JM to hold a ‘Commonwealth Conversation’ on schools and cellphones
Discussion held by state Department of Education planned for July 30.
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.
Referendum on funding for new elementary school will appear on ballot in King George
Both bodies approved resolutions supporting the referendum during separate meetings this week.
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.
Youngkin orders school divisions to develop cellphone policies
Three school divisions in the Fredericksburg region have already developed policies, while Caroline and Spotsylvania counties are exploring the issue as well.
WATCH: Spotsylvania School Board to consider cell phone policy
The Spotsylvania School Board has directed staff to gather information about a cell phone policy for either this coming school year or the next year.
Kaine’s Salute to Service stops in Spotsylvania to talk to teachers
Discussion centered around teacher recruitment and retention.
Governor appoints three new members to University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors
Governor Glenn Youngkin appointed three new members to the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors, each of whom will each serve four-year terms.
Fredericksburg School Board approves new cell phone policy
Students who violate the policy will be subject to discipline ranging from a warning to out-of-school suspension.
Judge dismisses Spotsylvania School Board member’s assault and battery charge
Nicole Cole was accused of tripping and slamming a door into the shoulder of fellow board member Lisa Phelps.
New Spotsylvania Schools superintendent Mitchell is ready for the moment
In a wide-ranging interview with the Free Press, Mitchell discussed his upbringing, his leadership style and what it will take to change the narrative of the Spotsylvania school division.
Stafford School Board selects superintendent search firm
JG Consulting to host community engagement events later this summer.
Spotsylvania School Board nixes drug testing; encourages unlicensed teachers to help with shortage
Board votes to continue testing only employees with a CDL and to permit interim, unlicensed teachers for the third consecutive year.
Fredericksburg City school board adopts revised budget
Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget totals $59,129,452, with a Special Revenue (Grants) budget of $11,045,852 and a Capital Improvements Budget in the amount of $1,250,000.