Downtown Fredericksburg has a new place for used pizza boxes. The city partnered with a couple of local pizza restaurants on a recycling system that starts with screened receptacles right outside the shops, labeled “pizza boxes only, no trash.”
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Fort Hunt Park
8999 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, Virginia 22308
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Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria.
Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV.
Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.
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Zyan Amaya, of Manassas, died on Sunday, Oct. 11, about 10 months after suffering a serious head injury while sledding with his family in Ben Lomond Regional Park, the Prince William Times reports.
He underwent three surgeries and experienced brain swelling and other complications during recovery. The death was attributed to an infection related to the injury.
“I’m incredibly proud of our team for earning reaccreditation once again,” Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Chief of Police Michael Hall said, the University of Mary Washington reports.
The voluntary process reviews administration, operations, personnel, and training against VLEPSC standards. UMW Police is one of 113 accredited agencies statewide and one of five college or university departments currently listed.
The Stafford High School Marching Band earned first place at the USBands Marine Corps Invitational at the U.S. Naval Academy on October 3, Stafford County Public Schools posted.
The school said the result reflects the dedication of the student performers, directors, staff, and supporters.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library is hosting Fabulous Friday: Animal Rescue on Friday, October 16, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at the Porter Branch for grades K-6, the library posted.
Participants will hear rescue stories from Stafford County Animal Shelter, Stafford SPCA, Rapidan Equine Sanctuary, and Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets.
The National Zoo is asking the public to help name a 4-month-old female red panda cub born June 11 at its Front Royal campus, WTOP reports.
Name options are Dolly (for Dolly Parton), Pyra (associated with heat), and Dolpa (a region of Nepal).