
‘I hope we have more of that’: Spotsylvania School Board and supervisors share amicable dialogue
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Apr 11, 2025
Supervisors approved an $840.6 million Capital Improvement Plan over the next five years with $228.4 million going to the school division.

Mitchell: Amendment to support cap puts Spotsylvania schools in a $2 million bind
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Mar 25, 2025
Superintendent concerned that change to state-supported positions from what lawmakers passed will prove costly to the school division.

GWRC establishes new committee for focus on rural transportation
by Kathy Knotts | Mar 25, 2025
Caroline and King George counties to receive increased attention for planning projects starting later this year.
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Milde to introduce vaping bill after previous legislation left law enforcement agencies fuming
by Jonathan Hunley | Nov 27, 2024
Milde’s legislation would impose civil penalties on anyone under 21 who possesses retail tobacco and hemp products.

Learning Lane work in Fredericksburg to continue through January
by FFP staff | Nov 26, 2024
The emergency project originally was expected to be finished last month.
WATCH: A Thanksgiving Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
by Sean Sublette | Nov 26, 2024
Meteorologist Sean Sublette tells you what to expect weather-wise on Thanksgiving in the Fredericksburg area.

Virginia housing groups look to 2025 for legislative, funding solutions
by Virginia Mercury | Nov 26, 2024
The many forms of homelessness is a state crisis, sending organizations to government to find solutions.

Work on Fredericksburg bike path to begin next week
by FFP staff | Nov 25, 2024
The $2.4 million project will add shared-use path to span of Lafayette Boulevard; also includes improvements to VCR trail.

PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine
by Joey LoMonaco | Nov 25, 2024
Free Press managing editor Joey LoMonaco sits down with Fredericksburg Mayor Kerry Devine to discuss her two decades in city government, as well as data centers, homelessness and affordable housing.

Caroline’s Rollins-Fells elected to lead Virginia School Boards Association
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Nov 24, 2024
Caroline native has been a member of the county’s school board for the past eight years.
GALLERY: Lafayette returns to Fredericksburg
by Suzanne Carr-Rossi | Nov 23, 2024
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
by Sean Sublette | Jan 31, 2025
Expect a wet Friday around Fredericksburg leading to a cool, dry weekend.

Groups hold energetic conversation on data centers in Fredericksburg
by Martina Nicholson | Jan 30, 2025
Panel at Dorothy Hart included environmentalists, data center developers and Mayor Kerry Devine.

Stuart’s bill passes committee, Caroline’s water permit won’t be impacted
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Jan 30, 2025
Senate Bill 923, introduced by Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland), passed the committee level unanimously. A second bill introduced by Stuart, providing more oversight of data centers, advanced as well.

‘Disgusting’ or deliberate? Stafford supervisors debate ripple effects of Trump’s DEI order
by Jonathan Hunley | Jan 29, 2025
The question of the hour: Does merely having a diversity committee imperil federal funding on which the county relies?

Stafford Schools proposed budget has a funding gap of $14.2 million
by Jonathan Hunley | Jan 29, 2025
Superintendent Daniel W. Smith on Tuesday presented a $490.7 million funding request to the county school board.

High school football roundup: Thomas powers Riverbend to Region 5D title game
by Devin Payne | Nov 23, 2024
The season ended for Massaponax and King George after defeats in the region semifinals.

Left side, strong side: despite disability, Ellia ‘didn’t ask for anything special’
by Joey LoMonaco | Nov 23, 2024
Seventh grader overcame a mild form of cerebral palsy to make the football team at Chancellor Middle School.

Ground and pound: Eagles use rushing attack and defense to eliminate Wolverines
by Devin Payne | Nov 23, 2024
Eagles avenge a regular season defeat for the second straight week, ending North Stafford’s impressive season.

Stafford High School drama program hoping community will get in the act
by Stephen Hu | Nov 23, 2024
The Stafford students won Best Play, Best Actor, two All-Star Cast honors, Outstanding Technical Merit, and Best Set Design which advanced them to the Southeastern Theater Conference next March in Baltimore.

Lecture offers ‘Lafayette 101’ ahead of bicentennial weekend
by Mike Salmon | Nov 22, 2024
Will Mackintosh leads audience through what the town was like during historic visit.

New program igniting passion for literacy in Spotsylvania students
by Taft Coghill Jr. | Nov 22, 2024
While data is still flowing in, reading program is already yielding positive results for students in grades 1-8.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
by Sean Sublette | Nov 22, 2024
Cold and windy Friday, but a weekend temperature turnaround.

Carter, Brooks sentenced to 28 years for ‘senseless’ 2023 city slaying
by Joey LoMonaco | Nov 21, 2024
Fredericksburg Circuit Court Judge Gordon F. Willis sentenced Aaron Carter and Lorenzo Brooks to 40 years, with 15 suspended, for second-degree murder, along with three years for the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
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News from B101.5/WFVA

LISTEN: VDOT focusing your getting to your road
by Ted Schubel | Jan 7, 2025
VDOT’s Kelly Hannon says if you haven’t had a plow on your street by Thursday–contact them.

PHOTOS: Your trip out today will continue to be slow
by Ted Schubel | Jan 7, 2025
Few cars on the road to begin our cold, snowy and slippery Tuesday.

LISTEN: VDOT asks you to stay off the roads today
by Ted Schubel | Jan 6, 2025
Kelly Hannon with VDOT says staying off the roads will help clear them keep the roads clear.

PHOTOS: Right on schedule, the snow arrives!
by Ted Schubel | Jan 6, 2025
VDOT and its contractors–and City Public Works–are out in it.

LISTEN: VDOT’s plowing strategy once the snow starts to pile up
by Ted Schubel | Jan 5, 2025
VDOT’s Kelly Hannon says the Interstate and primary roads are first—and there’s a website where you can track progress.
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Puerto Rican Bomba Percussion Classes

Save the dates and join us to learn the fundamentals of Puerto Rican bomba percussion! Each class will include a new rhythm with the bomba instruments. This class will teach the popular rhythms of bomba such as sicá, cuembé, yubá, holandé and rulé. All ages welcome!
Courses Dates: Sundays Feb 2nd, Mar 2nd, Apr 6th and Jun 1st
(May 4th we will have a special program with guest artists from Puerto Rico in downtown Fredericksburg)
Time: 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Location: Virtuous Dance Center 31 Utah Place #101 Fredericksburg, VA 22406
All levels welcome, no experience required!
Cost: $15 per teen(13+), adult or senior, $10 for children, $7 for 2nd + children
Or get all four classes for $52 for teen, adult or senior, $32 for children, $24 for 2nd + children
Bomba drums will be available but the number is limited. If you have a djembe, timba or conga or your own barril, please bring it.
All sales are final. No refunds.
*Watch this video to learn more about bomba and our organization’s mission:
https://www.facebook.com/centropr/videos/10154527959564827/
For more information, email us: [email protected] and don’t forget to invite your friends!
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Faithful Adult Book Club

Join us Wednesday nights for a Christian book club where we read and discuss inspiring books that deepen our faith and understanding of God’s words. Meet with fellow book lovers to share insights and grow together through thoughtful discussions in a supportive community. Zoom is available for those who wish to attend remotely.

Good News Bears

Good News Bears is a children’s ministry for Pre-K through 5th graders to gather together Every Wednesday evenings for dinner, worship and fun faith-filled activities, games, field trips and bible lessons. Our dedicated team provides a safe, nurturing environment where lasting friendships are formed. If the children have no school, we do not meet.
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.