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Three students from Stafford County are recipients of the annual Dunkin’ Regional Scholarship Program which awarded $100,000 in scholarships to local students in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

In their free time Williams volunteers as a Stafford Soccer Youth volunteer coach & Tops soccer volunteer.


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Surveillance video captured by a camera at a home in the Georgetown neighborhood in Woodbridge when Marshall was shot and killed July 20, shows two men creeping along an alley between two rows of townhomes before unleashing a hail of more than 30 bullets shot from a rifle and handgun, police said.

Police are still searching for the men depicted in the video and are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the two.


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The American Legion Post #28 (Buck Keyes) in Triangle, Virginia is celebrating 100 years of comradery and community service to the state of Virginia and the United States of America. The Post will be hosting a Centennial celebration on October 10th, 2026, from 12 noon until 6 pm. Free food and fun for all! Please publish our invitation to the public as you possibly can. Thank you. The address and the Point of Contact are as follows:


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Interstate 95 travelers will see lane closures and full traffic stops overnight this week in the Fredericksburg area at multiple locations, northbound and southbound, between exit 148 (Quantico) in Stafford County and exit 104 (Carmel Church) in Caroline County, for maintenance and construction work.

Crews are building bridges and ramps as part of the future 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension, while other work zones are needed for inspection of existing I-95 overpasses, and resurfacing travel lanes.


Business

Leadership Fredericksburg is a nine-month program that provides an opportunity for a cohort of leaders representing varying sectors to meet in learning settings throughout the Fredericksburg Region: Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania & Stafford counties, and the city of Fredericksburg.

Fellows will meet monthly from September 2022 through May 2023. Sessions occur at businesses throughout the region. Participants hone their leadership skills and meet with notable community leaders.


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Greetings, Prince William – Outdoor lovers, we have a terrific opportunity for you!  Leopold’s Preserve, located at 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run 20137, needs volunteers to help remove invasive plants from their upland depression swamp on August 6, 9 am-12 pm.  No experience is necessary; you’ll get on-the-job training and enjoy the beautiful park!  Meet at their parking lot at 16290 Thoroughfare Road, then walk to the project site together.  Long sleeves, long pants, sturdy close-toed shoes and gardening gloves are a must.  Sunscreen and bug spray are needed, and bring plenty of water.  Please visit https://bit.ly/3RjL4eS to sign up. Please contact Marie at [email protected]for more information.

Wesley Housing has an affordable housing community in Manassas undergoing renovations and needs a Volunteer Photographer age 21+ to capture “before” and “after” photos of interior units and community spaces. It’s a wonderful way to gain experience and grow one’s portfolio!  Please fill out an online form athttps://forms.office.com/r/uAfJHkRLuZ by August 16.


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City officials broke ground on a new $6.8 million expansion of the Manassas Museum.

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Business

The Board of Directors of Northern Virginia Food Rescue (NOVA-FR) today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Tolson, departed from the organization on July 26, 2022.

The NOVA-FR board will be working together under the guidance of President Erika C. Spalding to share the duties of the CEO until a new leader is named. A search for a new CEO will begin immediately. The NOVA-FR Board of Directors and staff are committed to our mission of creating an innovative network of donors, volunteers, and distribution partners to improve food resiliency and accessibility for our Northern Virginia community.