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Mom, Children Climb to New Heights at Park
Our seven-year-old loves all things adventure and outdoors. I love all things non-TV/Computer. This made the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring School a perfect match for us.
Storms Could Dampen Afternoon
It looks like the skies could demand our attention this afternoon.
35 Recognized for Seat Belt Safety
STAFFORD, Va. -- The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office recently held their annual Saved by the Belt Award Ceremony honoring 35 citizens.
Postal Service: Carrier Injured, Leash Your Dog
MERRIFIELD, Va. — Recent warm temperatures have created, for letter carriers, the perfect storm for danger. The dark side of a warm day is the unrestrained, protective dog.
Freeze Watch Posted
If you have outdoor potted plants or other vegetation, watch out: It’s going to get cold.
Stream Tours Start Sunday
WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- The Prince William Conservation Alliance (PWCA) will be sponsoring a series of eight free workshops created for everyone interested in protecting clean water resources from Northern Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay.
Student Named Statewide Scholar
WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Heather Kirkpatrick of Woodbridge has been named the 2012 New Century Scholar for Virginia.
Musician Links Local Music, Venues with Fans
Local musician Tom Lohrmann is working on a project to connect fans, bands and venues in the Northern Virginia music scene.
St. Patrick’s Day Events
We asked and you told us: What are some of the great things happening around the Potomac Communities this St. Patrick’s Day?
State Parks Offer Games, Activities for Spring Break
When the kids are home for spring break, Virginia State Parks offer an outstanding opportunity for the entire family to relax, reconnect and enjoy the great outdoors.
$10K Tech Grant Awarded for Boys & Girls Club Upgrades
MANASSAS, Va. – The Manassas Boys & Girls Club has received over $10,000 from the United Way Community Impact Grant to be used to upgrade the site’s Club Tech program to “center of excellence.”
Tornado Drill Planned
WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Would you know what to do in a tornado? The key is to plan now for what to do in an emergency. Join Prince William County Government in participating in the annual Tornado Preparedness Day Drill in March to practice taking cover from tornadoes.
Boys and Girls Clubs Choose Youth of the Month
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. -- The Boys & Girls Club’s Youth of the Month program encourages good citizenship and civic responsibility. Adult mentoring and guidance reinforce the disciplines needed for a life of public service.
Grand Funding Available for Trail Projects
RICHMOND, Va. — Recreational trail grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 are now available to nonprofit organizations and government entities.
Students Hold ‘Quantico’s Got Talent’ Show
QUANTICO, Va. -- Thanks to the popularity of television shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent, the Quantico Middle/High School drama department put on their own talent show, called “Quantico’s Got Talent,” in the school’s auditorium on March 2.
Firefighters Shave Heads for Cancer
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department, usually known for putting out fires and responding to 911 calls, put their hair on the line to raise funds for research to find new cures for childhood cancer.
Clinic Offers Free Shots in Late Flu Season
WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- With the latest start to the flu season in two decades, the Greater Prince William Community Health Center just made getting your flu shot easier and more affordable than ever.
Quantico Scout Snipers Profiled
QUANTICO, Va. -- Every Marine is a rifleman, taught how to shoot accurately down range to suppress and destroy the enemy.
Occoquan’s Cock & Bowl: Food and Beer to Savor
If you’re looking for a hearty meal, a beer, and an excellent atmosphere on your next trip to Occoquan, then stop in at the Cock & Bowl.
Chamber Scholarship Deadline Extended
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. -- The Prince William Chamber has extended the deadline for its 2011-2012 Scholarship Program. Application packages are now due to the Chamber no later than Monday, March 19.