Prince William County
Juvenile Charged in Unlawful Filming and Sexual Battery at Hylton High:
Date: April 22–29
A 17-year-old male student at C.D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge was arrested after being found to have repeatedly filmed female students without consent and inappropriately touched one of them. The incidents occurred between March 25 and April 22. He is charged with unlawful filming and aggravated sexual battery and is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center?.
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Rappahannock Area Community Services Board will present its “Art of Recovery” exhibition from May 2 to 31 at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in Fredericksburg. The exhibit features artwork created by individuals living with mental health conditions and coincides with National Mental Health Month. An opening reception will be held on May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Here’s the full press release:
Fredericksburg, Virginia – A picture might be worth a thousand words, but images of recovery from mental illness transcend any lexicon. Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, Art of Recovery, a compelling showcase of work created by talented artists living with mental health conditions.
The exhibition will run May 2 through 31 at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library at 1201 Caroline Street in Fredericksburg.
“The Art of Recovery aims to challenge stigma, foster understanding, and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of these artists,” said Anna Loftis, coordinator of Kenmore Club, RACSB’s day program for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. “This exhibit provides an invaluable platform for artists to share their voices and talents with our community, offering a powerful reminder of resilience and creative spirit.”
This diverse collection of masterpieces will explore a wide range of themes, reflecting the artists’ personal journeys and creativity.
The opening reception will be held on May 2 from 5-8 p.m. at the exhibition space. The reception is free and open to the public and will feature light refreshments and the opportunity to purchase art.
The exhibit coincides with National Mental Health Month and will be on display through May 31. RACSB believes in the power of art to connect, heal and inspire. This exhibition is part of its ongoing commitment to reducing stigma, promoting mental health awareness and sparking hope in the community.
Event Details
The Art of Recovery
May 2–31
Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline Street in Fredericksburg
Opening Reception: May 2, 5–8 p.m.
Admission: Free
www.rappahannockareacsb.org/art-of-recoveryFounded in 1970, RACSB provides public behavioral health and developmental disability services to residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford. To learn more, visit www.rappahannockareacsb.org.
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The hearings drew a wide range of community voices—from longtime homeowners and renters to teachers and business owners—all responding to a series of proposed hikes that together could significantly raise the cost of living in Manassas.
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Your Weight Matters National Convention
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STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford County Public Schools officials are asking the Board of Supervisors to approve a $2.95 million property purchase for warehouse and training space currently used by the school division.
The request was discussed during a Board of Supervisors work session on April 22, 2025. Chris Fulmer, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer for Stafford County Public Schools, said the division has leased the Blackjack Road facility for the past three to four years. It houses school nutrition services, furniture and technology storage, and a training site for school bus drivers and attendants.
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BRISTOW, Va. – Triune Entertainment has announced its 2025–26 theater season, featuring productions of Annie, The Prince of Egypt, and Tick, Tick… Boom!. The performances will take place at Journey Stage in Warrenton, Va., starting in November 2025. The company is also in rehearsals for Into the Sun, a new original musical by Virginia composer Michael Gubser.
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Triune Entertainment Presents its Highly Anticipated Next Season of Theatre
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MANASSAS, Va. – Visitors to Historic Downtown Manassas now have more parking options, thanks to the opening of a new lot located between Main, Center, East, and Church streets.
Historic Manassas, Inc. announced the additional parking, which offers two-hour parking Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and no restrictions during evenings and weekends. The added spaces aim to make it easier for visitors to dine, shop, attend meetings, or simply enjoy time downtown.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – 
For the final time in the fiscal year 2026 budget season, the Prince William Board of Supervisors debated the merits of the revenue-sharing agreement (RSA) it has with Prince William County Schools (PWCS), again.
Before 1998 — when the RSA was established between the supervisors and the School Board — the two bodies had an unofficial agreement where PWCS received 51% of the county's revenue and the county received the other 49%.
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