Enjoy the upcoming festive season with virtual and socially distanced celebrations in historic Occoquan
Babies in NICU showered with Halloween treats
Although Halloween festivities looked a bit different this year, one tradition remained the same at the Mary Washington Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where babies celebrated their first holiday.
Fredericksburg Pet Show returns November 14 and 15
The Fredericksburg Pet Show will return this year to the city’s expo center.
Friends of the Occoquan arrange successful river clean-up despite coronavirus
October has arrived, and with it, at 6 feet apart, the Friends of the Occoquan conducted their fall cleanup.
Skrimp Shack opens near Manassas
Skrimp Shack has opened a new location in Sudley Manor Square near Manassas.
Jennie Dean memorial statue dedicated in Manassas
On Saturday, Oct. 24, as clouds gave way to a rainbow-filled sky, community members and local and state officials unveiled a long-planned statue of Jennie Dean.
Mentorship program for young adults with disabilities honored
Stafford’s Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities wanted to create a program to make its staff more inclusive and picked up an award for its efforts.
Workhouse Arts Centers adds children’s event to Halloween activity line up
The Workhouse Arts Center is offering two different Halloween events this year.
Medal of Honor Theater at National Museum of the Marine Corps to reopen October 16
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce the reopening of the Medal of Honor Theater this Friday, October 16.
KO Distillery named state’s top distillery
A popular distillery in Manassas got a top nod from the Virginia Restaurant Lodging and Travel Association. KO Distillery was named the Distillery of the Year and received an award
PetValu to offer free dog baths in October
PetValu to offer free dog baths in October
The National Museum of the Marine Corps honored for contributions to tourism
The National Museum of the Marine Corps won the Ordinary Awards Attraction of the Year for its contributions to the Virginia tourism industry.
Sheehy Auto starts food drive
Sheehy Auto Stores throughout the region will collect canned goods and non-perishable food as part of the company’s annual Fall Food Drive running through October to benefit food banks serving
Lorton man wins $100,000 in lotto
Zewdu Lakew, of Lorton won $100,000 in Virginia’s Cash 5 game. “I was happy,” Zewdu is quoted in a press release issued by the state lottery. “It feels good.” The
CFH ‘Help Pay the Rent’ event
CFH, Inc. a 41-year-old Northern Virginia nonprofit in Dumfries, has announced its plans for the 3rd Annual CFH 5k Run-Walk for Affordable Housing. The 2020 CFH Help Pay the Rent
Fire prevention week: Most blazes caused by food on stove
The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association the sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
Bluegrass, barbecue event to be held at Brentsville Courthouse
Bluegrass is coming to the Brentsville Courthouse.
Community holds parade in Haymarket for child declared cancer-free
On Sunday, September 20, family, friends, princesses, superheroes, first responders, and volunteers with The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation gathered for a celebration parade.
Manassas woman wins $100,000
Marilyn Dodson, of Manassas, won $100,000 in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 game.
Manassas wants photos of people in masks
Manassas City plans to help promote its downtown businesses with a new advertising campaign, complete with photos, aimed at Christmas shoppers.
‘Empty the Shelters’ event lowers pet adoption fees in early October
From Oct. 1 to 4, BISSELL Pet Foundation is teaming up with 160 shelters in 33 states to reduce adoption fees for an Empty the Shelters event.
