Stafford High Schools Struggle to Enforce Classroom Cell Phone Ban as...
According to the district's monthly incident reports, high schools in Stafford County experienced a surge in disciplinary issues in September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. The data...
View ArticlePrince William Police Remind All to be ‘Street Smart’
[Amanda Moore via Pexels]The Prince William County Police Department is reminding pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists alike to remain "Street Smart" as daylight fades. More from Prince William Police:...
View ArticleManassas Rotary Donates $24,000 to Willing Warriors
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Rotary Club of Manassas significantly contributed to the local community by donating $24,000 to Willing Warriors, a nonprofit organization that supports wounded...
View ArticleAnother Hurdle Crossed for Proposed Rappahannock River Bridge
Finding a particular street in relation to the plans was the first step. Fredericksburg officials used map boards and statistics to present potential plans for another bridge across the Rappahannock...
View ArticleStudy: AI and data centers could drive cost of energy up by 70% over 10 years
Village Place Technology Park in Gainesville, approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2022 By Morgan Sweeney (The Center Square) — The average American’s energy bill could...
View ArticleSanta Claus Arrives at Potomac Mills Mall to Kick Off the Holiday Season
Santa Claus made a festive entrance at Potomac Mills mall today at 2 p.m., marking the beginning of the holiday season with a cheerful celebration in the Grand Court, located next to TJ Maxx. Children...
View ArticleSexual Assault Investigation Underway at Osbourn Park High School
Authorities have launched an investigation following a report of a sexual assault that occurred earlier this school year at Osbourn Park High School. The incident, which reportedly occurred within a...
View ArticleManassas Mayor Mourns the Loss of Her Mother, Deaconess Thelma Davis
Mayor Michele Davis Younger posted on her official mayoral Facebook page the news of her mother’s passing on November 21, 2024. Deaconess Thelma Davis, who endured a challenging health journey over...
View ArticleManassas Police Reinstate Safe Exchange Zones
With the return of the city's safe exchange zone at the Manassas City Police Department, residents of Manassas now have a designated safe space to conduct online purchases and child custody exchanges....
View ArticleDelegate Paul Milde Introduces Bill to Close Tobacco and Vaping Loophole in...
Delegate Paul Milde (R-64, Stafford County) has introduced legislation aimed at closing a loophole created last year by HB 790, which inadvertently allowed underage students to possess tobacco and...
View ArticleMontclair’s Giorgio’s Family Restaurant Mourns Founder Chef George Lampros
Giorgio’s Family Restaurant is mourning the loss of its founder, Chef George Lampros, whose passion for food and community built the establishment into a local institution. Chef Lampros passed away...
View ArticleFredericksburg Celebrates Lafayette Bicentennial
Fredericksburg spent the weekend commemorating the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s historic 1824 visit. The Lafayette Bicentennial Commemoration Weekend featured two free public events that...
View ArticlePreview: Nov. 25 Manassas City Council Meeting
Happy Sunday, Manassas! Welcome to another City Council preview, this time for the Nov. 25 regular meeting. This week’s meeting will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers at 9027 Center St. Sign...
View ArticleThere’s A Lot to do this Holiday Season in Occoquan
[Photo: Occoquan Holidays 2024]Historic downtown Occoquan, VA, transforms into a festive Hallmark-like town for the holiday season with events such as the Annual Tree Lighting, Santa Sing-A-Long, and...
View ArticleHousing Trust Fund Takes Center Stage in County’s Push for Affordable Housing
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors discussed a proposed Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance during their meeting on November 19, 2024. The ordinance aims to address housing...
View ArticleMother and Son Charged With the Neglect and Death of a Disabled Relative
On November 22, two individuals were arrested in connection to a felony homicide investigation involving the neglect of a vulnerable adult, which began after a call to a home in Woodbridge earlier...
View ArticleNew Rappahannock River Crossing Study Survey Now Open
Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River. [VDOT]FAMPO’s River Crossing Parkway Study Survey is open until January 3, 2025, inviting public feedback on transportation development in the Fredericksburg...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening Today: Local Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Looking for something fun, educational, or relaxing to do today? Whether you're in the mood for art, a good mystery, or a little gratitude with your drink, we've got you covered. Check out these...
View ArticleBe the Reason a Child Smiles This Christmas—Sponsor Through Untrim a Tree Today!
Press Release: Greetings, Prince William: It’s All About a Kid and a Toy! Volunteer Prince William’s program Untrim a Tree which provides holiday gifts for local children in Title I schools is in full...
View ArticlePrince William County Expands Addiction Treatment
Prince William County Facility Receives Prestigious OBAT Designation, Enhancing Addiction Treatment Services: The Prince William County Community Services' Woodbridge facility has earned the...
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