Occoquan, Va. — “Yankee” and “Rebel” may seem like names only used long ago when describing the Civil War. But local re-enactors are looking to revive the events of that time by hosting a lecture, re-enactment, and encampment in Occoquan on Saturday, Feb. 25, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
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Occoquan, Va. — Occoquan officials have made their next move to slow construction of an office building just outside their town limits.
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Occoquan, Va. — Occoquan officials on Tuesday are expected to weigh their legal options in the fight against a development slated to be built just outside town limits.
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All Prince William County businesses are asked to complete the annual recycling report by Feb. 15, 2012.
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Woodbridge, Va. — Prince William County has three new assistant fire chiefs.
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Woodbridge, Va. — They say land is the one thing they’re not making any more of, and there’s some for sale in the middle of Occoquan Bay.
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Occoquan, Va. — A new website has dedicated itself to providing information about Occoquan.
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Occoquan, Va. — If you’re a fan of, great music, and fun, and craft shows, get ready for Occoquan’s annual Spring Craft Fair.
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Lake Ridge, Va. — Occoquan residents and the town’s mayor have reacted to Prince William officials’ decision to allow construction of an office building just outside the town limits.
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Lake Ridge, Va. – Despite overwhelming opposition, officials Tuesday night approved a land rezoning that will lead to the construction of an office building in Lake Ridge.
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Lake Ridge, Va. — Prince William Supervisors tonight will hear from the public about a developer’s contentious plan to construct an office building at a busy intersection in Lake Ridge.
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Occoquan, Va. — Santa decided to make one more appearance in Occoquan this weekend before heading back to the North Pole to get ready for his annual Christmas Eve ride.
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Prince William County, Va. — Prince William County on Monday night held a swearing-in ceremony for members of the county Board of Supervisors, Sheriff’s office, and other elected positions, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
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Prince William County, Va. — The communication system used by first responders in Prince William County could soon get an upgrade.
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Occoquan, Va. — The Unwrap the Magic art collection is presents the images of all of the wonderful things that make up winter and the Christmas season.
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Occoquan, Va. — Residents gathered Sunday night at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on the corner of Washington and Commerce streets in Occoquan to attend the annual Town Blessing.
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With the economy still on rocky soil, many families cannot afford to purchase the basic amenities and all of the gifts for their children and family members , but Occoquan residents and merchants are working together to bring the holiday cheer to these disadvantaged families.
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Occoquan, Va. — It’s a sign of the times in Occoquan, literally. The Town Council has proposed changes to the rules that govern the types of signs businesses in the historic district can use.
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Occoquan, Va. — The ghosts of Christmas were alive and about in Occoquan on Friday night.
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Occoquan, Va. — The tree is decorated, and small businesses and the mayor ready to welcome guests to Occoquan for the annual lighting of the town’s Christmas Tree.
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North Stafford, Va. — A woman said a pickup driver pulled a gun on her and now two men face charges.
North Stafford, Va. — Authorities in Stafford County say they have three people in custody who have previously eluded sheriff’s deputies and security officers at big box retail stores.
Stafford County, Va. — Stafford sheriff’s deputies said $60,000 in appliances is missing from a business on U.S. 1.
Stafford, Va. — Virginia Railway Express will hold a series of public hearings to discuss a proposed three-percent fare increase that could take effect in July.
Woodbridge, Va. — Another highway sign at Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge is coming down tonight.
Fredericksburg, Va. — Transportation officials in the Fredericksburg area report snow is falling on roads there.
“Blow by Blow: An Original Morality Play” was conceived and devised and written by the director and cast. It deals with bullying.
Should jails be able to shackle female inmates while they give birth?
Prince William County Supervisors get behind a higher tax rate, there’s more people flying the friendly skies from area airports, and Virginia’s Governor is backing down from his position of requiring women to have an ultrasound before getting an abortion, in this morning’s Around Town.