Democratic candidate for governor met with small-business owners as part of her ‘Span Virginia Bus Tour.’
Business trip: Spanberger tours shops, addresses issues during campaign stop in Fredericksburg
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Long needled by zoning restrictions, tattooers hope to see city ink new ordinance
During a work session, councilors signaled an openness to removing 500-foot buffer between tattoo shops and residences.
Faith Housing Coalition hosting expo Saturday at James Monroe High School
Free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features mortgage lenders, home inspectors, appraisers and real estate agents. Â
Candidates will make their pitch at King George forum on Thursday
Doors open at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 5:30 p.m. for event hosted by county’s Tea Party.
Virginia slashes voter data costs ahead of 2025 elections
Change dramatically lowers the price of essential voter data — including lists of registered voters, new registrants, and past voters.
Where to stay cool — for free — in the Fredericksburg region
As temps soar, a list of cooling centers operating throughout the Fredericksburg region.
PODCAST: The Tribe, episode 4 (Medicine Wheel)
A hearing about a lease renewal thrusts the MacGregors’ accusations against the Patawomeck Tribe back into the public eye, and your hosts explore the land in question.
‘Wazee’ get their due at downtown Juneteenth celebration
Event hosted by FAM and longtime activist Eunice Haigler honored Black elders.
An appetite for teaching: Area educators recognized at Chamber of Commerce brunch
The chamber presented 27 awards in eight categories to local teachers.
Democrat Jones carried four of five localities in Fredericksburg area
While state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi also won the party’s nod for lieutenant governor, she didn’t shine in the Fredericksburg region.
PHOTOS: Expectant families celebrated at community baby shower
Free event held by Mary Washington Healthcare attracted more than 500 people on Saturday at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
Let’s go camping: New and veteran football coaches find purpose in summer workouts
Area football coaches are gearing up for the upcoming season by holding summer conditioning sessions.
Stafford supervisors approve zoning changes, but developers press on with proposed White Oak campground
A speed and red-light camera program was also approved, as was a mixed-used development in the courthouse area.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat wave developing this weekend, with the worst next week.
Judge facing bribery charge allegedly sought pay raises for court staff
Judge Richard T. McGrath allegedly threatened to start dismissing traffic tickets if Spotsylvania County officials did not support raises for court staff.
State Sen. Tara Durant announces her intention to run for Congress
If she gets the GOP nomination, she could face Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman.
With official results pending, Hashmi is apparent victor in Democratic lieutenant governor primary
The election’s razor-thin margins set the stage for a possible recount.
Garcia, Hayes state their positions on key issues in battle for Spotsylvania board of supervisors seat
The Colorado native is competing with incumbent Lori Hayes in the Lee Hill District.
Jones edges Taylor in Democratic attorney general primary
In the crowded six-way Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, no winner had emerged by late Tuesday night.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Gaila Sims at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
In this episode, Gaila looks back on her time at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and looks ahead to her new book.
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