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2024 Winter Light Extravaganza Brightens Manassas Park
Residents line up outside Manassas Park City Hall to view the annual light parade. Manassas Park celebrated the holiday season with its fourth annual Winter Light Extravaganza. Organized by the City’s...
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Call to Action: Volunteer Prince William Needs More Hands
[Julia M Cameron via Pexels]Volunteer Prince William has opened up several new opportunities through the holiday season. Make sure to check out some below. Greetings, Prince William: Although we’re in...
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Police Round-Up: Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Manassas Under Investigation
[Photo: Alan Gloss]Prince William County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred late on December 21 on Lake Jackson Drive near Blandsford Drive near Manassas. A 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI...
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More Than 500 Homes Approved for Former Golf Course Without Supervisors’...
A decision made in 2019 by Stafford County's planning staff has enabled the construction of more than 500 homes on the former Cannon Ridge Golf Course without requiring approval from the Stafford...
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Gainesville Man Arrested in Mine Road Hit-and-Run of Two Pedestrians
Nicolas Hartman The Stafford County Sheriff's Department has arrested Nicolas Hartman, 26, of Gainesville for a Nov. 1 hit-and-run where two pedestrians were struck on Mine Road. Hartman was charged...
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16 Prince William County Officers Complete Basic Recruit School
The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 59th Session graduates. [Courtesy of Prince William County]On Dec. 20, 16 men and women completed the 59th session of the Prince...
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Police Report: Multiple Deaths in Woodbridge, Suspected Cocaine Trafficker...
[Photo: Alan Gloss]Prince William County Death Investigation: Unconscious Man Found on Roadway On December 28, at approximately 1:18 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Dale Boulevard and...
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Prince William County Library’s Top 10 of 2024
[Pixabay via Pexels]On Dec. 27, Prince William County Library released its list of the most popular books of 2024 in several categories, including adult fiction, e-books, biographies and more. Here are...
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Stafford County Public Schools Career Pathways Program: Exploring Future...
The Stafford County Public Schools Career Pathways Program creates new opportunities for students to explore career possibilities, acquire real-world skills, and prepare for workforce or higher...
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Fredericksburg’s New Year Pear Drop: Gone But Not Forgotten
On Caroline Street, the pear drop was a big event. For 11 years, Fredericksburg marked the new year by dropping a six-foot paper mâché pear from a spot above Caroline Street. The drop-off platform was...
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Year-End Publisher’s Note: Looking Ahead to 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to you, our loyal members. Your support empowers us to continue telling the stories that matter most to our communities. Our mission to...
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Forecasting a Musical Journey: From Weather Channel Fan to Featured Artist
Tony Craddock, Jr. In the late 1900s, before smartphones and 24/7 weather updates, people often tuned into The Weather Channel (TWC) for the most up-to-date forecasts; as a child, Tony Craddock tuned...
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Prince William County to Collect, Accept Christmas Trees for Recycling
[Irina Iriser via Pexels]Prince William County is accepting Christmas trees and other holiday greenery at the curb for waste collection and select sites to recycle. Starting Jan. 1 through Jan. 17,...
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Events Around Prince William, Manassas in January
[Aleks via Pexels]January is going to be a busy month around Prince William County and Manassas with several events and activities scheduled. Take a look at some highlighted events and meetings. Jan. 6...
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New Year’s Babies Arrive at Mary Washington, Stafford Hospitals
Christopher, Erica, and baby Kylah, Mary Washington Hospital [Photo: Mary Washington Hospital]Mary Washington Hospital celebrated the arrival of the Fredericksburg region's first baby of the new year....
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VDOT Prepares for Winter Storm Season as Significant Snowstorm Looms
This is a presentation given by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on December 18, 2024. Andrew Thorpe provided the presentation. What...
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Prince William Police Graduates 50th Crisis Intervention Class
The Prince William County Police Department graduates of its 50th Crisis Intervention Training. [Courtesy of Prince William County]In late December, the Prince William County Police Department...
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Circuit Court Clerk Married 18 Couples at ‘Seal the Deal’ Event
On Dec. 13, 2024, Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline Smith hosted a "Seal the Deal" event in the Town of Occoquan, where couples could get married without the hassle of planning an elaborate ceremony and...
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Monica Gary Won’t Seek Re-election to Stafford County Board of Supervisors...
Monica Gary, who represents the Aquia District on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, announced she will step down at the end of her term on December 31, 2025. Gary, elected in 2021, shared her...
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VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District
Intestate 95 [Photo: VDOT]Jan. 5 – 11, 2025 All work is scheduled, weather permitting. That's a big "if," with at least two to four inches of snow forecast for the region. Updated information is...
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