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Blaze on Warrenton Road Extinguished in 15 Minutes; No Injuries Reported

{Photo | Stafford County Fire & Rescue} Stafford County and Fredericksburg City Fire departments responded to a structure fire on Warrenton Road on December 3. The building on fire was a...

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Experience the Holiday Magic at Virginia State Parks

[Photo: Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation]Virginia State Parks offer a variety of holiday events, including light displays, educational programs, crafts, and guided hikes, at...

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Naresh Bhatt Waives Speedy Trial Rights as Murder and Defilement Charges Mount

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. In front of Prince William Circuit Court Judge Kimberly A. Irving on December 4, 2024, prosecutors read the additional...

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Man Fatally Shot by Police After Advancing with Knife in Woodbridge Incident

On December 5, a Prince William County police officer fatally shot a man who advanced toward them with a knife at the Department of Fire & Rescue Station 26 and Central District Police Station in...

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Prince William County Offices Honored for ‘Outstanding’ Initiatives

[Anna Tarazevich via Pexels]The Prince William County Fire & Rescue and Office of Historic were recently recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) for "outstanding initiatives" that...

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Marching Bands, Floats, and Holiday Magic: Don’t Miss the 78th Greater...

The magic of the holiday season returns to Northern Virginia as the 78th Annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade takes to the streets on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10 a.m. Themed “Christmas in...

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Fredericksburg Christmas Parade to Light Up Downtown on Saturday

Photo: Fredericksburg City Facebook page Fredericksburg will host its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in downtown. The weather will be clear and cold on Saturday...

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Stafford Supervisors to Hold Special Meeting Amid Library Board Controversy

Gary The Stafford Board of County Supervisors will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024. The meeting will occur at the government center at 1300 Courthouse Road, just hours...

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Uber Driver Charged with Assaulting Passenger in Stafford

From The Stafford County Sheriff's Office: ASSAULT: Quality Inn, 543 Warrenton Road, 12/1, 8:29 a.m. Deputy M.N. Sayegh responded to an assault. The victim advised she entered her Uber ride. While...

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Workhouse Arts Center Collaborates with OAR NOVA for Annual Toy Drive

The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia, is hosting its Annual Toy Drive in partnership with OAR NOVA to support local families affected by the criminal justice system. Running through December...

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Annual Tree Lighting, Christmas Parade Return to Manassas

The 2023 Greater Manassas Christmas Parade. [Photo/Mike Beaty]The City of Manassas' most holiday coveted events, Santa Lights Manassas and the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade are returning on Friday...

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Drew Middle School Rebuild Sparks Debate Over $16 Million Cost Increase

The planned rebuild of Drew Middle School in Stafford County is moving forward amid discussions about a $16 million increase in costs. The updated total is now $113 million, up from the originally...

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B&B Theatres to Open in Manassas Park, Replacing Scrapped Cinema Café Project

Manassas Park’s downtown revitalization project is gaining momentum with the planned opening of a new B&B Theatres location. The luxury eight-screen cinema, complete with a restaurant and...

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More on Fire at Eagle Village: Multiple Businesses Damaged

A fire at the Eagle Village Shopping Center yesterday damaged two businesses and disrupted several others. Play It Again Sports and A Stitch in Time sustained significant fire damage, while adjacent...

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Manassas City Council to Swear in New, Returning Members Monday

The Manassas City Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected and returning members on Monday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The ceremony will feature the oath of office for...

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Stafford Lights Christmas Tree Tonight

The Stafford County Christmas Tree lighting ceremony Stafford County is gearing up for a magical evening to kick off the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Event, scheduled for Friday,...

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Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash on Patriot Highway

[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram] On December 5, 2024, deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on Patriot Highway, involving a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and a 2005...

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Interstate 95 Closures in Dale City Begin Monday

[Photo courtesy of Transurban]Starting Dec. 9, lane closures will occur on both southbound and northbound I-95 near Neabsco Creek for bridge-related geotechnical work, with closures scheduled...

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VDOT Publishes Hot Spot Schedule for the Fredericksburg Region

The Falmouth Bridge connects Fredericksburg and Stafford. (Photo: VDOT) Emergency repairs are underway on the northbound Route 1 lane at the Falmouth Bridge, with delays expected during peak times....

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Interstate 66 Closures Begin Sunday

From Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, multiple I-66 ramps will be closed overnight, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for drainage work as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. Drivers should follow signed...

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