UNITS Moving Hauls Toy Donation from Manassas to Stafford
Submitted photo UNITS Moving and Portable Storage of Northern Virginia has helped spread holiday cheer with its largest-ever involvement in the Toys for Tots program. Yesterday, Thursday, December 11,...
View ArticleCity Planning Commission Votes to Recommend Removal of Railroad Station...
The Fredericksburg Planning Commission on Wednesday voted 4-to-2 to recommend the repeal of the Railroad Station Overlay District.
View ArticleStafford County Government Offices Closed December 23-25 and January 1 for...
Stafford offices, departments, facilities and the Circuit Court will be closed for the Christmas holiday from Monday, December 23, through Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Offices and the Circuit Court...
View ArticleStafford Schools Plan 2025 Budget Town Halls
Stafford County Public Schools invites families, staff, and community members to attend the 2025 Budget Town Halls.
View ArticleDr. Tim Duffy Announces Resignation from Fredericksburg City Council
Duffy takes the oath of office in 2018. [Photo: Fredericksburg City Goverment]During a city council meeting on December 10, 2024, Council Member Dr. Tim Duffy announced his resignation, citing personal...
View ArticlePrince William Opens Applications for 2025 Internship Program
[fauxels viz Pexels]Prince William County is accepting applications for the third iteration of its college internship program through March 2. The internship is an eight-week-long program for students...
View ArticleShop Local, Gift Local: Clay Creations and Holiday Inspiration at Corgi Clay
A family of handmade snowmen, a tree luminary, and hand-sculpted ornaments: Corgi Clay Art Center’s classes this month are focusing on the holidays. Corgi Clay has classes available for a wide range...
View ArticleGar-Field High School Plumbing Teacher Wins National Award
Michael Carter, a plumbing teacher at Woodbridge's Gar-Field High School, was recently named the 2024 Plumbing Instructor of the Year by the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association...
View ArticleLocal Pediatric Pneumonia Cases Surge as Mycoplasma Infections Rise
Photograph from CDC Public Health Image Library of an X-ray showing pneumonia present in lungs. Local families may have noticed an increase in children being diagnosed with pneumonia this fall....
View ArticleFredericksburg Staff Present Draft Zoning Ordinance to Facilitate Data Center...
Fredericksburg City staff this week presented an overview of a draft zoning ordinance that would provide for by right data center development.
View ArticleManassas Park Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacant Governing Body, School Board Seats
The City of Manassas Park has two terms expiring. Manassas Park School Board term expires June 30, 2026. ? The City of Manassas Park has two terms expiring. Manassas Park School Board term expiring...
View ArticleShooting, Juvenile Fight, DUI, and Thefts Highlight Crime Reports in Prince...
[Photo: Alan Gloss]Prince William County detectives are searching for Taylohn Jashaud Andrews, 18, in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 15 at the Summerhouse II Condos in the 1000...
View ArticleStafford Schools Superintendent Daniel W. Smith Announces Community...
Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Daniel W. Smith has announced plans to host a series of meet-and-greet sessions across the county, allowing families to connect with him and share their...
View ArticleMan, 23, Shot and Killed in Downtown Fredericksburg
At 1 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, Fredericksburg Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of William Street in Downtown Fredericksburg. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male...
View Article1 Arrest in Downtown Killing; Driver Dies in Dale City Crash
Fredericksburg Police Investigate Downtown Shooting, Identify Additional Suspect The Fredericksburg Police Department is continuing its investigation into a shooting that took place in the early hours...
View ArticleVirginia Department of Transportation Hotspots in the Fredericksburg District
[Photo: Virginia Department of Transportation]Lane closures, construction, and repair projects are scheduled across various highways and local roads in the Fredericksburg District, including sections...
View ArticleChristmas Travel Across Virginia: What You Need to Know
Photo: VDOT To make holiday travel smoother, VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and lift temporary lane closures on interstates and major roads across the state. This will occur from noon on...
View ArticleFirst Quarter Chronic Absenteeism Rises in Prince William Schools
Chronic absenteeism has risen compared to the 2023-2024 school year in Prince William County Schools. [Chart courtesy of PWCS]Chronic absenteeism has risen in the 2024-2025 school year in comparison to...
View ArticleFrom One Veteran to Hundreds: The Story of Simply Angels
From delivering meals to providing emotional support, Simply Angels Veterans Outreach has become a vital resource for hundreds of veterans living with disabilities in Virginia. Simply Angels Veterans...
View ArticleShop Local, Gift Local: Sprelly’s Flights Take PB&J To New Heights
A bright gold and purple building on Princess Anne street offers creative twists on a beloved classic - Sprelly specializes in gourmet nut butter spreads and jellies that redefine the traditional...
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