Since 1994 the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass has been $10, but as a result of legislation passed in December of 2016, that price will increase to $80. The price hike is expected to take effect August 28 2017, so seniors are encouraged to act soon if they wish to purchase a senior pass.
From Prince William Forest Park:
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Prince William County is hosting for the first time the Serious Play Conference, a program that encourages the application of game mechanics for education and training.
The conference also looks to educate students of potential career options in the field, and bring together pioneers in the field to share what they've learned.
From a press release:
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WOODBRIDGE -- A tiny island in the Potomac River will host a summer concert later this month.
Holiday Island, a small privately owned piece of land on the Potomac just off the beach of Featherstone Shores in Woodbridge, is set to host The Stormin' Norman Band and The Nesta Pine band on Saturday, July 29 at 3 p.m. The Nesta Pine Band will also be shooting a video for one of the band's songs.
The island is too small to accommodate a crowd, but anyone with a boat is welcome to drop anchor and enjoy the music. Immediately after, the concert will continue at Tim's Rivershore Restaurant at 8 p.m.
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Prince William Beer Trail
Editors note: This is the third in a series of posts showcasing breweries in Prince William County, Virginia.
Prince William County's first brewpub just did something every brewery wants to do: Distribute its beer on the wholesale market to local restaurants.
Now diners in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. can enjoy a cold glass of beer from Ornery Beer Company in Woodbridge. The brewpub -- a combination brewery and restaurant with a chef-driven menu -- opened near Potomac Mills in 2015.
"When we starting thinking about this business, this county didn't have a brewpub. It had a brewery or two but not a brewpub that served delicious beer and food," said Ornery Brewery owner Randy Barnette, of Gainesville.
Barnette was an investor in a brewpub in Falls Church and thought he could bring the same quality product to Prince William County. Before Ornery, Barnette operated the Hard Times Cafe in Woodbridge for 15 years. That restaurant had run its course, he said, and Barnette gave the space an complete overhaul before opening Ornery Brewery.
Barnette knew how to run a restaurant, so he hired master brewer Chris Jacques to create Ornery's 15 signature beer flavors. The brewpub serves everything from dark and beers to IPAs -- just about anything a craft beer enthusiast would expect to find at a small brewery.
Last October, he promoted Ferdinand McAdoo to the position of head brewer, who has been Ornery since its opening.
A favorite of restaurant goers is Ornery's Blonde Ale, a light beer that pairs well with just about anything.
"Prince William County has a very, very diverse demographic and our beers have to be very, very diverse," explained Barnette. "We're not as defined in our types of beer as you might see in some other places."
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From Prince William County police:
Fatal Crash Investigation – On May 3 at 8:37 a.m., investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded the intersection of Sudley Manor Drive and Sudley Road in Manassas to investigate a four vehicle crash.
The initial investigation revealed that the driver of a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze traveling westbound on Sudley Manor Drive collided in the middle of the intersection with a 2010 Dodge Journey traveling southbound on Sudley Road causing a chain reaction crash. The Chevrolet Cruze then struck a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado also traveling southbound on Sudley Road causing the Silverado to overturn.
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Abduction | Unlawful Wounding * ARREST – On March 8, John David CABRERA-BONILLA, wanted for a domestic incident which occurred at a residence located in the 14400 block of Brandon Ct in Woodbridge on February 24, was arrested without incident at his residence.
Arrested on March 8:
John David CABRERA-BONILLA, 19, of the 14400 block of Brandon Ct in Woodbridge
Charged with abduction and unlawful wounding
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Abduction | Unlawful Wounding [Previously Released] – On February 24 at 6:42PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 14400 block of Brandon Ct in Woodbridge to investigate a domestic. The victim, a 23-year-old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated.
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Villiage Thrift in Woodbridge will soon become 2nd Avenue Value Stores.
Week three saw our General Assembly in full swing and movement on many bills – on Wednesday, eleven of my bills were heard in one day!
First, over 100 residents came out for my two Town Halls in Prince William County. There were many questions about my “hand’s free” legislation, coal ash legislation, increasing teacher salaries, tuition affordability, predatory lending, and other issues.
Thirteen of my bills have either passed or are poised for passage out of the Senate this week, ten bills were rejected, and sixteen are still awaiting action in committee. One day, I had to defend eleven different bills in committee in addition to attending a floor session and two committees.
