A forecasted temperature of 70 degrees on Christmas Day may not be a bad thing. Children will be able to get outside to play, and, for the enterprising, you may be able to clear some of those leaves from the yard finally.
Whatever you do this Christmas — chores around the house, playing with friends or family, or nothing at all — we hope you enjoy this special time of year.
We’ll see you back here on Monday, December 27, with more news and information about our communities. Next week, look for our annual recap of the most-read stories of the year.
We’ll post breaking news updates to Twitter.
Here are the most-read stories from the past seven days:
- Police report: Body found behind an area convenience store
- Exclusive: 2 Prince William sites considered for new Washington Football stadium
- 1 man found shot outside Dumfries
- Man shoots himself at Widewater State Park in front of law enforcement
- 4 flee scene of reported house fire in Dale City
- Driver killed in fiery crash on Purcell Road
- Wire thieves from Manassas nabbed in Stafford, say authorities
- Community notes
- Police report: Gun stolen from Stafford house recovered in El Salvador, suspect nabbed at Dulles
- Fatty’s Taphouse to open in old Tim’s Rivershore spot in Spring 2022
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 year’s 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
