Before the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re going to sign off a bit early this year.
While we take an extended break from publishing new content on our website, we’ll be working on some upgrades to our site. We’ve got some exciting news about our site we’re going to share soon, so stay tuned.
We’ll post breaking news on Twitter and Facebook and send email updates (you can sign up for them here) as warranted.
In the meantime, I wish you the best the Thanksgiving season has to offer. This year, I hope you reunite with family and friends you may not have seen in 2020.
I’m thankful for my wife and baby girl, who make my life more fulfilling every day. I’m grateful for our extended family, who support us every day.
And I’m thankful for the people — many of whom I call friends — who have made me stronger, better, and wiser in all that I do.
I’m humbled by our advertisers and paid members who, over the past 11 years, have supported our mission of bringing you local news.
I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. We’ll be back with new content on Monday, November 29.
Recent Stories
Rangers at Prince William Forest Park are raising the alarm about Beech Leaf Disease (BLD), which is threatening one of the park’s most common trees.Â
Prince William County is on track to open a 24/7 mental health Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) in October 2025, following a years-long effort to expand behavioral health services and despite an ongoing Medicaid reimbursement challenge that has delayed the project.
Happy Last Day of School, Stafford students. As families head into summer break, school leaders are urging parents to start planning for next year, as the school day for some students will kick off earlier than usual.
Fredericksburg’s multi-year upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant continues to move forward, with city officials reporting steady progress on financing and construction—and more than $105 million in grants secured to ease the burden on local taxpayers. 🚧
The most anticipated night of the year is almost here! This Saturday, May 31, step into the romance, elegance, and charm of Paris—without ever leaving Washington, DC.
Join us for An Evening in Paris, an unforgettable soirĂ©e celebrating the best of French culture. Experience an immersive evening filled with gourmet French cuisine, refined wines, captivating live music, and the irresistible ambiance of the City of Light. Whether you’re a lifelong Francophile or simply love a night of sophistication, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss.
✨ Highlights of the evening include:
Calling all WSHS Class of 1975 graduates! Our class has planned our 50-Year Class Reunion to be held September 26-28, 2025 in Woodbridge, Virginia. Reunion details and registration information are available to be sent to you.
To find out more, please email our reunion committee at [email protected]
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
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has
