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This Week’s Top Stories:
Prince William County School Board Faces Heated Debates
Tensions ran high as board members debated issues related to decorum, LGBTQ+ policies, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These discussions reflect ongoing divisions over education policy in the county.
Manassas Park Disbands 50th Anniversary Committee, Drawing Public Outcry
The city’s decision to dissolve its 50th Anniversary Planning Committee has left residents frustrated, with many questioning transparency and community involvement in the decision-making process.
Fredericksburg Unveils FY2026 Budget Proposal
City Manager Tim Baroody proposed a $136.75 million budget that includes a three-cent real estate tax increase to support public schools, infrastructure projects, and long-term financial stability.
Firefighters in Aging Stations, Wearing Old Gear: County Leaders Look to Upgrade
Prince William County Fire Chief Thomas LaBelle has outlined a comprehensive plan to replace outdated fire stations and upgrade firefighter equipment to improve safety and response times.
And Coming Next Week…
What sound do 1,455 cereal boxes make when they fall? Light thuds—and big cheers!
Students at Grafton Village Elementary School in Stafford filled the hallways to watch a giant cereal box domino chain collapse, marking the end of a two-week food drive. The winning 5th-grade class collected 162 boxes, earning them a pizza and popsicle party. All donations will go to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, which serves over 46,000 people in our region.
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Many newly graduated college alumni like the familiarity of the college town, so they stick around after they get the degree, for one reason or another. It’s still known as ‘home,’ making escaping hard.
What sound do 1,455 cereal boxes make when they fall? Light thuds, and big cheers. Grafton Village Elementary School students filled the hallways on Friday, March 14 to cheer as cereal boxes toppled like dominoes through the school.
Shug and Ziggy, a lovable pair of Lab/Poodle mixes, are looking for their forever home! These two affectionate pups, just 1 year and 10 months old, are already spayed, great with other dogs, and wonderful with children.
Cirque de Paris is coming to Woodbridge. Europe’s most famous circus family returns for an all-new, immersive experience under the big top at Potomac Mills from March 20-30, 2025.
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.
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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.
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
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
