City council’s ‘conservative’ budget includes 4-cent real estate tax increase
The body also approved on first reading an 8% increase to water rates and a 6% increase to sewer rates.
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Residents support North Stafford road project but say more needs to be done
Construction will begin later this month on work to improve Route 1 at Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane.
Fredericksburg City Council aims to ‘keep powder dry’ in recommended FY26 budget
Councilors discuss real estate tax rate, funds for partner organizations.
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Turnovers sting Jackets, who fall to Lord Botetourt in Class 3 championship
James Monroe got out to a 29-33 halftime lead but scored just five points in the third quarter en route to a 49-44 defeat.
PHOTOS: James Monroe girls’ basketball team falls in state championship game
The Yellow Jackets’ perfect season ended Saturday with a 49-44 loss to Lord Boutetort in the Class 3 finals.
Stacey Carroll enters race against Paul Milde for Virginia’s 64th House District
Democrat is a foster mother, member of National Guard and community advocate.
Community Connections Expo returns to offer essential services to those in need
Event offering haircuts, health screenings, clothing distribution and access to food will be held March 18.
Rolling up their sleeves: Stafford officials continue work on budget
How much local funding will go to education and whether the real-estate tax rate will increase is unclear.
VDOT: Railroad maintenance to close Paige Road in Caroline County
It will be shut down to through traffic at the railroad crossing between the Mattaponi River bridge and Roy Brooks Lane.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Brace for a windy and warm weekend, ending with storms.
MWHC, RAHD release draft of 2025 Community Health Assessment
Affordable housing, behavioral health and access to providers are among the top issues affecting health across the Fredericksburg area.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
No rain expected Saturday, when UMW holds annual multicultural fair.
Lawmakers push back on Youngkin budget, pass bipartisan bills on probation, dangerous driving
Actions set the stage for a potential showdown between Democrats, a GOP governor and a Republican legislative minority.
Stafford County Supervisor Meg Bohmke won’t seek re-election, endorses Michael Catell
Bohmke served on the School Board before joining the supervisors for three terms.
‘Staring into the abyss’: Fredericksburg officials pledge to fund schools despite challenges
City’s appropriation plan could lead to $3 million less in operating funds, at least initially.
Stafford County supervisors take a shine to Hartwood solar farm
Board also discussed data centers, school funding, tax relief and county employee benefits.
‘Business as usual’ as JM girls attempt to complete perfect season
Jackets aiming for the program’s first girls basketball state championship as they take on Lord Botetourt in the Class 3 state championship game Saturday at 11 a.m. at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
Spotsylvania finance staff provides ‘depressing’ forecast of potential federal cuts
Board of supervisors voted 5-2 to approve County Administrator Ed Petrovich’s proposed budget and real estate tax rate.
Arena lights to Friday nights: Dawes brings pro experience to Chancellor
Former Culpeper standout inherits a Chargers program that has won just five games in the past three seasons.
Caroline School Board presents $2.2 million budget shortfall to supervisors
In other business, the supervisors voted to enter a Rural Transportation Advisory Committee with King George County.
Cinderella Eagles look to continue improbable run in Sweet 16
UMW will face No. 8 Emory (Ga.) University Friday at 4:45 p.m. at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
City manager’s recommended budget includes 3-cent real estate tax increase
Budget calls for a general fund balance of $136.75 million, a 6.9% increase from the adopted FY 2025 budget.
Lawyer: Data center campus better for south Stafford than more houses
The Blaisdell project would put about 1.5 million square feet of buildings on 181 acres south of U.S. 17, north of the Rappahannock River and east of Interstate 95.
Ranalli, other fired workers park themselves in front of Capitol to promote legislation
The Protect Our Probationary Employees Act would guarantee that federal employees who are separated from service will not have to restart their probationary period if reinstated.
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Biz Beat Clips: CoLab FXBG
This week’s edition of our Biz Beat Clips video series features a business that recently opened off Caroline Street near the Hanover House development across from Riverfront Park in downtown Fredericksburg.
Former Silver home being renovated for sale
What’s arguably Fredericksburg’s most unique single-family home will hit the market following renovation.
Eight houses in Fredericksburg region sold last week for $1M+
Eight houses in the Fredericksburg region sold last week for more than $1 million, easily the most since the Free Press started tracking weekly sales last month.
Biz Beat Briefs: Nov. 20
Land sold for data center campus; Hurley Center turns 10; co-working space opens in Spotsy.
Summit Academy growing fast through ‘classical’ education
The Summit Academy is employing an old approach to academic as it looks forward to a new home.
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PHOTOS: Blooming in progress
Closing in on the annual Rappahannock Adult Activities spring plant sale.
Road projects/paving taking place within the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
The park will be repaving the Chatham parking lot beginning this week and resurfacing park roads starting in April.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distributions this week
You can always find more details about monthly distributions on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or by downloading their free app, FREDFOODVA
WATCH: The power of a service dog
Three years ago Air Force veteran Tammie received a dog from Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor.
PHOTOS: Leashes of Valor provides three veterans with service dogs this weekend
Graduation day at Leashes of Valor off Old Plank Road in Spotsylvania.
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