County Leaders Discuss Taxes and Education in Committee of 100 Forum
Bristow Beat reports There were no winners in the Prince William County Committee of 100 Forum on the evening of Mar. 15, when political officials restated their stance on the issue of school funding.
Lot owners want progress
Fredericksburg.com reports Stafford County weighs transfer of development rights from a subdivision first planned in the Crow’s Nest area in the 1970s.
Landslide repairs to begin this spring
Fredericksburg.com reports Work to begin soon to repair failed slopes in Austin Ridge subdivision in North Stafford.
Apply For a Space at the Occoquan Farmers’ Market
Patch.com reports The Occoquan Farmers’ Market is accepting vendor applications for spots at the 2012 Farmers’ Market, which opens April 28.
Virginiaâs budget impasse tests local jurisdictions
The Washington Post reports In fast-growing Prince William County, officials may cope with Virginia lawmakersâ failure to pass a state budget during their regular session by abandoning construction of parks, holding employee salaries steady or possibly raising taxes. Nearly 160 miles south in Campbell, a largely rural county that hugs Lynchburg, the small city the late Jerry Falwell made famous, officials may lay off employees.
6-year-old from Prince William wins spot at Scripps Spelling Bee competition
The Washington Post reports At an age when most kids are still grasping for the foundations of the English language, a home-schooled 6-year-old from Woodbridge has bested her older peers and earned a place at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Springfield Mall to close, become Springfield Town Center
The Washington Post reports To walk around in Springfield Mall, you might think itâs already closed. Large vacant parts of it are dark and spooky. In its 2010 annual report, the owner, Vornado Realty Trust, described the mall as âa 1.4-million square foot fixer-upper.â Itâs quite a tumble from the days when Princess Diana and Prince Charles paid a visit in 1985.
NASA postpones Va. suborbital rocket launches
WTOP.com reports NASA has rescheduled the launch of five rockets from the Wallops Facility in Virginia as part of a study of the upper-level jet stream.
Va. to make it easier, cheaper to buy E-ZPass
WTOP.com reports Virginia is planning to make it easier and cheaper to buy an E-ZPass.
Recent Stories
Woof Houze, a dog training and daycare facility in Stafford County, has closed its doors following concerns over silica dust exposure from a neighboring granite and stone business. The business owner, employees, and customers have raised alarms about health hazards, prompting the county to investigate.
Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
This daily police blotter covers major incidents and arrests, including a sexual assault investigation in Woodbridge, a robbery of a juvenile, felony child neglect in Gainesville, and multiple drug-related offenses at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Manassas is working on a major maintenance project at Harris Pavilion, a well-known community hub in the heart of downtown.
Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
Check your child safety seat with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition on Thursday March 20, 2025 from 10am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary.
Fitzgerald GMC Rockville
McClung-Logan Equipment Company is hosting its 40th Annual Oyster Roast, a signature customer appreciation event celebrating tradition, community, and generosity.
This yearâs milestone celebration will take place on Thursday, March 6th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds.
The first Oyster Roast began as a fundraiser in 1985, led by White Oak Equipment founder Frank McCarty, to raise donations for an employee battling cancer. This turned into a time-honored tradition for individuals facing hardship.
Environmental Film Festival: Turtle Walker
DC Premiere.
In the late 1970s, Satish Bhaskar embarked on an epic journey along India’s coastline and the spectacular Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where he uncovered the vital nesting beaches of sea turtles. During his death-defying quest, he unravels mysteries
