This past weekend, a surge in electricity demand across the Mid-Atlantic region prompted a change at an area wastewater plant.
The electrical grid that serves the east coast, PJM Interconnection, was overloaded with demand when temperatures plummeted to the single digits at 4:20 a.m. Christmas Eve.
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Triune Entertainment has announced its exciting 2025â26 season, showcasing beloved classics like Annie and The Prince of Egypt, the autobiographical Tick, Tick⊠Boom!, and a brand-new original musical, Into the Sun. Performances will take place at the Journey Stage in Warrenton, VA, starting in November 2025, promising a dynamic season of heartfelt storytelling and spectacular productions.
MANASSAS, Va. â Visitors to Historic Downtown Manassas now have more parking options, thanks to the opening of a new lot located between Main, Center, East, and Church streets.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. â For the final time in the fiscal year 2026 budget season, the Prince William Board of Supervisors debated the merits of the revenue-sharing agreement (RSA)…
Building a 21st-century rail system doesn’t come cheap. This is the final part of our three-part series exploring Virginia Railway Express’ vision for the future. Thank you for following along.
Empower Your Future: Leadership, Mentorship, Education, and Networking â Calling middle and high school students for FREE Educational Summer Programming!
LLT STEMpower Camp at Marymount University
Middle School Students | Two Sessions:
July 7â11, 2025
Inspired by local physicians who were among the nationâs first to adopt the concierge medicine model, Northern Virginia is now a hub for its surging popularity. These leading physicians are redefining the patient experience with same-day appointments, direct availability, unhurried visits, and deeply personalized care:
After almost 40 years in practice, Manassas-based Internist John Cary, MDâs change to concierge medicine enabled focused attention for each individual, and the launch of his innovative diet program for those with type 2 diabetes. “The goal is to promote enough weight loss to reach an acceptable A1C of 6% with no medication,â he explains. âAchieving that can take several months of very close follow up. As I tell my patients, we are in this together.â
Jay Tyroler, MD considers his patients quite literally as family. âI believe there’s nothing more honorable than helping patients when they’re sick, or scared, or feeling vulnerable, and I care for them exactly as I would my loved ones.â Whether for a specialist referral, urgent health issue or ongoing follow up, âMy patients know Iâm always just a phone call away.â
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has
