MERRIFIELD, Va. — Post Offices in the Northern Virginia area will not extend business hours for the April 17 federal tax filing deadline this year. Northern Virginia Post Offices closing after 5 p.m. include:
Merrifield Post Office 8409 Lee Highway 8 p.m.
Alexandria Post Office 1100 Wythe Street 6 p.m.
Fairfax Chantilly Post Office 4410 Brookfield Corporate Drive 6 p.m.
Herndon Post Office 590 Groove Street 6 p.m.
Sterling Potomac Falls Post Office 46164 Westlake Drive 6 p.m.
Prince William Branch Post Office 3360 Post Office Road 6 p.m.
Winchester Post Office 340 N Pleasant Valley Road 6 p.m.
Expanded Access Options:
Retail
In addition to the 151 Post Office locations throughout Northern Virginia, customers can purchase postage stamps at many grocery stores and pharmacies.
Self-Serve Ship and Mail Centers
Self-Serve Ship and Mail Centers offer customers 24-hour access to Postal products and services. These self-serve units can be used for most mailing and shipping transactions. To locate a self-serve unit or other expanded access location, visit www.usps.com and select the “Locate a Post Office” option.
Mailers using a Self-Serve Ship and Mail Center should be aware that these units do not provide proof-of-mailing as the date of sale on the receipt does not necessarily represent the mailing date. A list of Self-Serve Ship and Mail Centers is provided below.
usps.com
www.usps.com is visited over 1 million times each day and offers customers 24/7 access to products and services from the convenience of their home office. Customers may take advantage of special discounts for on-line shipping services and arrange free Carrier Pickup service. Customers who print on-line postage on April 17 may place the mail piece in a collection box or drop box at the nearest retail unit.
Mailers are strongly advised to check the last pickup time posted on blue collection boxes before depositing their returns, as there will be no special collection of mail from these boxes. An April 18 postmark will be provided if the mail is deposited after the last pickup time posted.
-Press release
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In Stafford County, Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins celebrated the grand reopening of their Next Generation restaurant on Warrenton Road with a unique community event on Saturday, February 8. Customers enjoyed free medium hot or iced coffee while participating in fun activities, including a prize wheel, face painting, and a visit from Dunkin’s mascot, Cuppy. As part of the event, local franchisee Pravina Bhalani hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and presented a $500 donation to the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Charitable Foundation.
Stafford County Fire and Rescue expressed their appreciation, stating, “Thank you to Dunkin’ (Warrenton Road) for the invite to their reopening and thank you for the generous $500 contribution to the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Charitable Foundation.”
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Dr. Janet L. S. Brown-Page has been appointed to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library Board of Trustees to represent Stafford County. She replaces Mary Becelia, who was removed in 2024. The Board oversees library policies across Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland counties. Brown-Page, a retired federal senior manager and mediation expert, brings extensive experience in human and community relations. Her appointment follows the censure of Stafford Supervisor Monica Gary, accused of political maneuvering in Becelia’s removal.
Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditions—no 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 treat—it’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fève (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and don’t worry—there will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But that’s not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Year’s wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. We’re bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
What’s in store:
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
