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Memorial Day 2024 Events, transportation, and closings

Memorial Day Events Prince William County: On Friday, May 24, members of the community are invited to join the Board of County Supervisors and others in a commemoration to honor and remember those who...

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Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging the PW Digital Gateway

(Prince William Times $) The controversial Prince William Digital Gateway, a rezoning allowing a massive data center development at the edge of the Manassas battlefield, is facing one fewer hurdle...

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Jordanian Nationals Involved in Quantico Security Breach Were Known to U.S....

Two Jordanian nationals were known to federal authorities before they attempted to breach security at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The first unidentified man was admitted into the U.S. on a student...

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Osbourn Park senior awarded 2024 National Merit Scholarship

Skye Auger, senior at Osbourn Park High School, has been named 2024 National Merit Scholarship winner. Prince William County Schools: The National Merit® Scholarship Corporation named Skye Auger, a...

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Colonial Forge student selected as a National Youth Correspondent

Allie Medina, a junior at Colonial Forge High School, will represent Fredericksburg as a National Youth Correspondent. Allie Medina, a junior at Colonial Forge High School, has been selected to...

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Riverside Center for “The Wizard of Oz”

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is staging a production of “The Wizard of Oz.” This classic tale follows young Dorothy Gale as she travels from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz. Audiences...

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Have you attended a Memorial Day event or ceremony in the past five years?

As Memorial Day approaches, we are interested in learning more about how our community observes this important holiday. Your participation in this brief poll will help us understand the traditions and...

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Signing Day: CTE Students Celebrated for Commitment to Future Careers

Prince William County Public Schools Career and Technical Education program (CTE) aims to empower students by fostering academic achievement, interests, skills, and authentic learning experiences to...

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Local Heroes Honored at Prince William County Chamber of Commerce’s 38th...

The Prince William County Chamber of Commerce held its 38th Annual Valor Awards hosted by Julianna Valencia from WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., celebrating the bravery and dedication of police, fire, and...

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Panera to open at Embrey Mill

Stafford County’s third Panera restaurant will open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29. The first 50 guests will receive a year’s free “You Pick Two” meals. “You Pick Two” meals will allow rewarded guests...

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Stafford Schools honor 2024 retirees at annual retirement dinner

Stafford Schools 2024 retirees Stafford County Public Schools: Stafford County Public Schools proudly bids farewell to 80 esteemed educators and service staff members who are retiring after 1,535...

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Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg District

Looking south along the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes near Springfield. [Photo courtesy of Transurban]I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Bridge Washing: Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane...

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City of Manassas celebrates Bee City USA designation with mural

Manassas Town Council press release: Theresa Coates Ellis, Patron Manassas City Council Member of Manassas Bee Festival (June 22); Patricia Kouttab, Owner of Kerbobble Toys; Sherry Day, building owner...

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Amazon buys former Parsons Farm for $218 million for 1st mid-county data...

[Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash](Prince William Times/Paywall) Land on Va. 234 formerly owned by Parsons Farm landscaping outlet, which is now closed, was recently sold to Amazon Web Services...

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Exclusive: OmniRide Plans Service Expansion to Front Royal Pending Budget...

OmniRide, the leading public transit provider for Northern Virginia, is poised to expand its services to new regions, pending final budget approvals. Bob Schneider, CEO of OmniRide, shared the plans...

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Georgetown South to hold Tapas & Tequila Fundraiser

Georgetown South in Manassas is gearing up for its first-ever fundraiser, the Tapas & Tequila Fundraiser, which will take place on Friday, May 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at 9444...

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Summer is Here! What’s Your Favorite Activity?

Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, was yesterday, marking the beginning of a season filled with sunshine, warmth, and endless possibilities. As we dive into the summer months, we want to...

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22 Court-Involved Teens Overcome Adversity to Earn Scholarships at Inspiring...

PWC Public Defender Grace Lemp hands Anjali Ghafoerkhan a glass award, symbolizing her scholarship award. [Photo: Alan Gloss]The Beat the Odds Scholarship Banquet was held in Woodbridge on May 23,...

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Stabbing and Assault Incidents Under Investigation in Manassas and Woodbridge

On May 24, at 6:11 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 8500 block of Charnwood Court near Manassas to investigate a stabbing. The investigation revealed that a 22-year-old man and an...

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