A room of one’s own: making space for wellness at Brooke Point
Macy’s and JED Foundation donated furnishing, labor to create a special space for high school students.
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GPS pioneer West ‘helped chart a path of opportunity’ for students
At reception, elementary school namesake feted by local leaders, presidential hopeful Harris.
‘I truly love this part of fashion’: Event at Publisher a model of success
Fredericksburg Virginia Fashion Week featured over 40 models who graced the runway in front of a crowd of 150.
From the Philippines to Bowling Green: Caroline takes international approach to address teacher shortage
As part of the Greenheart Exchange, eight teachers from the Philippines and will begin teaching at Caroline Middle School and Caroline High School later this month.
Nourishing our sense of community, one story at a time
Introducing the Rappahannock Recipe Roots project, a collaboration between the Free Press, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
High school football roundup: Riverbend wins nail-biter to spoil Mountain View’s homecoming
Stafford wins shootout with Brooke Point to remain undefeated.
A beautiful, if sad, story brought to life at Riverside
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” focuses the beloved singer-songwriter’s early adult life with a nostalgic dose of tunes.
Analysis: Super (un)scientific data points from Wednesday’s VA-7 debate
The Free Press asked debate goers to answer five questions about the candidates’ performance.
King George School Board candidates make their case to fill vacancy
Six candidates applied to fill the vacancy left after Matthew Roles resigned last month.
Former Spotsylvania Superintendent Taylor files lawsuit against school board
Ex-school chief alleges First Amendment rights were violated when he was terminated less than two months after hosting conservative Christian book fair.
GPS pioneer West ‘helped chart a path of opportunity’ for students
At reception, elementary school namesake feted by local leaders, presidential hopeful Harris.
‘I truly love this part of fashion’: Event at Publisher a model of success
Fredericksburg Virginia Fashion Week featured over 40 models who graced the runway in front of a crowd of 150.
From the Philippines to Bowling Green: Caroline takes international approach to address teacher shortage
As part of the Greenheart Exchange, eight teachers from the Philippines and will begin teaching at Caroline Middle School and Caroline High School later this month.
Nourishing our sense of community, one story at a time
Introducing the Rappahannock Recipe Roots project, a collaboration between the Free Press, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
High school football roundup: Riverbend wins nail-biter to spoil Mountain View’s homecoming
Stafford wins shootout with Brooke Point to remain undefeated.
Local talent to take over runway for Fredericksburg Fashion Week
Event at Publisher Hotel will showcase designers from across the region.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Comfortably warm weekend around Fredericksburg with no rain.
Another promising season afoot for top-ranked UMW men’s soccer
The Eagles are the No. 1 team in the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Top 25 rankings—a position they’ve held three weeks in a row.
Crowd unruly as Anderson, Vindman clash in UMW debate
Supporters voice discontent, candidates level attacks on shared stage inside UMW’s Dodd Auditorium.
Future of Stafford County Gymnastics and Recreation Center hangs in the balance
Board sends tree canopy regulation to planning commission.
State accreditation shows mixed marks for Fredericksburg-area schools
Only 85.4% of schools statewide are fully accredited.
Event at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center engages teens with surgical precision
The hospital system recently hosted its second Healthcare Heroes: A Hands-On Experience event for teens interested in healthcare professions.
Craig named Fredericksburg’s new Director of Building and Planning
Craig, who’s worked in city government for the past 10 years, most recently served as principal planner.
King George School Board candidates make their case to fill vacancy
Six candidates applied to fill the vacancy left after Matthew Roles resigned last month.
Former Spotsylvania Superintendent Taylor files lawsuit against school board
Ex-school chief alleges First Amendment rights were violated when he was terminated less than two months after hosting conservative Christian book fair.
News from B101.5/WFVA
Emergency bridge repair over Accokeek creek in Stafford
Route 1 northbound will be reduced to a single lane at the bridge for approximately 10 days as crews fix a bridge rail and guardrail damaged in a tractor-trailer crash
WATCH: Caroline Supervisors hear about housing partnerships in the county
Caroline County Schools, Central Virginia Housing and Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County told the Board of Supervisors about ways they are working together to provide housing options to teachers.
LISTEN: Rappahannock River Roundtable holds a Rappahannock River Symposium on October 16th at the Old Silk Mill
Leonina Arismendi says her talk will focus on environmental justice.
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative says bamboo is a power outage risk
REC says once planted, bamboo is difficult to manage or remove.
Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.