WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- The annual fall homecoming parade is a tradition for Woodbridge Senior High School.
And, because the school is located on busy commuter route Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge, the event can tie up traffic. Thatâs why the Virginia Department of Transportation is giving drivers a heads up about the parade that will roll down Old Bridge Road on Friday.
Hereâs more in an email from VDOT:
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If youâre missing a furry friend, check out the photos below! These animals were turned into the Prince William County Animal Services Center as strays between January 21, 2025, and January 23, 2025. The shelter posts pictures of strays brought to their facility multiple times weekly to help reunite owners with their pets.
What to Do If You Recognize Your Pet: If you think one of the animals is yours, contact the Center directly:
Phone: (703) 792-6465
Email: [email protected]
In-Person: Visit the shelter at 14807 Bristow Rd, Manassas, VA 20112.
Virginia Scope â The Virginia Senate is blocking multiple appointees from Gov. Glenn Youngkinâs administration. A source told Virginia Scope that these appointees had no idea they were not going to be removed.
Jeff Goettman, Yesli Vega, Meg Bryce and Ken Marcus were among the appointees blocked.
When these appointments made it to the full Senate floor Friday afternoon, the debate lasted hours.
Fredericksburg Free Press â Community leaders and local officials in the Fredericksburg area are grappling with how to protect undocumented immigrants in the context of mass deportation efforts directed by President Trump and enforced by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Â
One aspect of the presidentâs new border policy is particularly troubling to some in the Fredericksburg area â the removal of the protection of migrants at schools, churches and hospitals. Â
Spotsylvania County Public School Superintendent Clint Mitchell sent a letter to the âSCPS communityâ stating that school officials and administrators will not inquire about the immigration status of students, or their families and that confidential student information will only be disclosed to authorities âin strict compliance with state and federal laws.âÂ
WRIC-TV â In an effort to improve workersâ rights, Virginia Democrats have introduced two bills during this yearâs General Assembly session to allow all public employees at both the state and local levels to collectively bargain.Â
âWe need collective bargaining and we need it now,â Harry Szabo, an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University said at a press conference on Friday.Â
Currently, public workers are allowed to join a union, but they canât collectively bargain for higher wages or better working conditions unless collective bargaining has been approved by their locality.Â
Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditionsâno plane ticket required! ?
On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treatâit’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fĂšve (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and donât worryâthere will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But thatâs not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Yearâs wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. Weâre bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
Whatâs in store:
Experience the passion and drama of Pucciniâs âThe Girl from the Golden Westâ.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Pucciniâs masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
