Today, I’ll be traveling around the area to conduct interviews at a coronavirus immunization clinic in Woodbridge, a U.S. Flag display at the Prince William County Government Center, and touring a new police station under construction in Manassas.
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Jurassic expo: The dinosaurs will invade the Fredericksburg Expo Center in the New Year. More than 100 photorealistic dinosaurs will be displayed when Jurassic Quest opens January 21-23, 2022.
Stafford gov’t closed Thursday: Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021, for Veterans Day. The courts will also be closed. Both residential and commercial services of the R-Board/Regional Landfill (Eskimo Hill and Belman Road) will remain open.
Most expensive race: The two main candidates for governor in Virginia’s 2021 elections raised about $115 million for their campaigns, which was the largest amount of money spent on any gubernatorial race in the commonwealth.
Nutcracker: Virginia National Ballet presents the 9th Annual performances of zThe Nutcracker on Friday, November 26, 2021, at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. VNB’s Nutcracker is the first of the Holiday Season in the Northern Virginia region.
Free tech training: Prince William County’s Department of Information Technology launched Digital Prince William. The program’s goal is to improve technology literacy across the County by addressing all impediments for residents and businesses.
Neighborhood Watch: Police in Prince William will host a neighborhood watch training Wednesday, November 17. Participants will learn how to work with the Police Department to keep their neighborhoods safer.
ICYMI: Here’s your chance to speak out on a plan to build a $62 million replacement school in Manassas at tonight’s School Board meeting.
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Food lovers, mark your calendars. Fredericksburg’s Summer Restaurant Week returns Friday, July 25, and runs through Sunday, August 3, bringing deals and special menus to more than 35 local eateries.
Lillian Eleanor Frisch, a devoted mother, organist, and lifelong volunteer, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at age 89.
A proposal to name a new public park after former Delegate Luke Torian (D-24, Prince William County) and his wife, Clarice, was removed from the July 1, 2025, Dumfries Town Council agenda — delaying what many community members hoped would be a celebratory vote.
A heat advisory is in effect across Northern Virginia and the D.C. region today, with the National Weather Service warning that it could feel as hot as 109 degrees outside.
The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is your destination for all arts and culture activities in Northern Virginia. Find a concert, play, poetry reading, or exhibition in your neighborhood—many events are free and family-friendly!
Are you part of a performing arts group, school, or cultural organization? You can add your events and classes, too. The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is free and easy to use.
Your attendance at local arts events supports small businesses in our community and the art makers who help make Fairfax and its surrounding region so vibrant. With the ArtsFairfax Events Calendar, you can stay curious and stay local to plan your next arts adventure!
Go Ape, America’s leading aerial adventure park provider, is proud to unveil a revitalized experience across its iconic Zipline & Adventure Parks. This refresh goes beyond physical upgrades; it reflects a renewed mission to foster meaningful connections between people, nature, and self.
“Go Ape has always been about thrilling treetop adventures,” says Chrissy Very, Senior Director of Marketing. “Now, we’re redefining what it means to truly connect: through purpose-driven outdoor experiences that inspire courage, reflection, and joy.”
As access to public outdoor spaces becomes more limited, Go Ape steps in to bridge the gap with immersive, inclusive, and wellness-focused adventures for individuals, families, and groups.
Christmas in July
Volunteer Prince William will be holding a fun-filled Christmas in July event at Heritage Brewing Co on July 26th from 12pm until 6pm with all proceeds going to support the 2025 Untrim-A-Tree and Senior Basket Program. Untrim-A-Tree and Senior Basket
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
