Good morning, everyone. It’s finally Friday, and here’s a look at what’s happening.
Double homicide arrest:Â Police captured a 20-year-old Woodbridge man in connection to the double homicide that occurred at a home located in the 14100 block of Renegade in Dale City.
Cemetery to soon be new park: Prince William County residents will soon be the owners of a new two-acre park at Thoroughfare, near Haymarket. The community was founded by freed slaves and rallied this year after members an old cemetery that had been graded to make way for new homes. The county plans to convert the property into a public interpretive park.
Help for stabbing victim’s family: The family of a man who was found stabbed to death in Gainesville has a fundraiser to help them with expenses. The victim leaves behind a wife and nine children, and two poeple face charges in connection to his murder.
IKEA turns 35: The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting a birthday celebration for the iconic furniture store at Potomac Mills mall on Monday, November 15. Registration is required. The store in Woodbridge was the second to open in the U.S.
The Great Resignation:Â Though you may not have made any changes to your employment, the Great Resignation may impact you on some level. Today, Whitlock Wealth Management in Manassas and Woodbridge begins a series of free webinars to cover what to you need to know as an employee, a business owner, or as a parent of a young adult.
Safer neighborhoods:Â Prince William County police will host a presentation by the Neighborhood Watch program on Wednesday, November 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. Participants will learn how to work with the Police Department to keep their neighborhoods safer.
Author
Recent Stories
The United Campus Workers of Virginia, a statewide union representing workers at the University, Virginia Commonwealth University, William & Mary and Virginia Tech, rallied in Richmond’s Capitol Square Jan. 17 to demand collective bargaining rights and advocate for systems reforms in higher education. Following a morning of lobbying sessions with state legislators, the union called for legislative action to address issues such as delayed graduate worker pay and the high cost of living near the represented universities, the Cavalier Daily reports.
The central demand of the rally was to allow for collective bargaining, the process of negotiation between employers and groups of employees to establish provisions for wages, benefits and working conditions. Union members emphasized that without this legal right in the state, public-sector workers and higher education employees alike lack a formal instrument to address issues such as insufficient or delayed pay, suppression of free expression and inadequate workplace conditions. Rally speakers argued that collective bargaining would allow workers to secure fair contracts — holding higher institutions accountable to treating their employees fairly.
Virginia took another decisive step in its ongoing reckoning with its Confederate past as the House of Delegates in a bipartisan move approved legislation to strip tax-exempt status from organizations tied to the Confederacy, reports Virginia Mercury.
House Bill 1699, which passed by a 53-42 vote on Friday, targets groups like the Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), ending their property and recordation tax privileges.
[Engin Akyurt via Pexels]At the Jan. 14 Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting, staff presented the economic outlook of the county, Virginia and the United States, which showed increasing…
Looking for a cozy way to spend your morning? Join the Cup of Cozy Mysteries book discussion at Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee in Nokesville on Tuesday, January 28, from 11 a.m. to noon. This month’s featured book is Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge.
Enjoy tasty treats while chatting about this delightful, cozy mystery at 13051 Fitzwater Drive. Need the book? Stop by Nokesville Library to grab a copy, or check out the e-book or e-audiobook on Hoopla. Questions? Email [email protected].
Have a great local event coming up? Share it with the community for free! Submit your event quickly and easily using this link: https://form.jotform.com/221630757468058.
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.
