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Owners of new Hilton Garden Inn celebrated the hotel’s grand opening in Haymarket.

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The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office continues its push to hire new deputies.

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Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) will host its 2026 Impact Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., dinner, dancing and impactful programming, at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria downtown Washington, DC. The annual event will bring together a stylish crowd of advocates, community leaders, and supporters to raise critical funds for the organization’s “Fight Forward” campaign, which supports access to reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across the region. Along with live music, diner and programming, special guest appearances include actress and activist Sophia Bush, professional soccer champion Ashlyn Harris, and other special invited guests.  Join us for a fabulous evening for an important cause. 


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Eight Northern Virginia Breweries have teamed up to brew Putin Huylo Ale for Ukranian Refugee Relief.

In collaboration with Pravda Brewery in Lviv Ukraine, eight breweries joined in Pravda’s global effort to brew beer to raise funds & awareness for Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion. Proceeds from the sale of the beer, Putin Huylo will be donated to World Central Kitchen-Ukraine, GlobalGiving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, and Pravda Brewery’s community relief efforts in Lviv, Ukraine.


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[Updated Friday, April 22] A woman is facing assault and battery, and trespassing charges after an incident at John Jenkins Elementary School.

Two school staff members, a 55-year-old and 31-year-old woman, approached the woman and asked her why she was in the school. The woman continued to walk past the two staff members further into the building.


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Police said a 9-year-old girl student was on the bus when she began to engage with the bus attendant. At one point, the victim grabbed the hair of the bus attendant who was seated in front of her. According to police, the attendant turned around and smacked the girl.

Police said the victim’s family reported the incident days after it happened. On April 20, officers reviewed camera footage from the bus depicting the encounter and confirming the assault.


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Republican Congressional candidates in Virginia 7th District faced off at a voter forum on Wednesday.

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In celebration of National Take Your Child to Work Day, children aged 17 and younger can ride any OmniRide bus for free on Thursday, April 28.

According to the transit agency, this is an opportunity to introduce students to the working world, and the many alternatives our region has versus driving to work alone in a car.