🎓 Hats off to the Class of 2025 in Prince William County
Graduates from all 14 high schools in the county recently walked the stage, and proud moments from each ceremony are now online.
📸 Check out the graduation photo albums on PWCS’ Facebook page
🎓 Big cheers for Stafford County’s newest graduates
Families and friends celebrated the Class of 2025 this weekend, and now you can relive the joy with photos from each high school’s ceremony.
📸 View the graduation albums on Stafford County Public Schools’ Facebook page
🌬️ Late May brought a surprising chill
If you felt more like reaching for a hoodie than sunscreen this past weekend, you weren’t alone—temps dipped unusually low for this time of year, catching many off guard.
🧊 Here’s the chilly weekend recap from the National Weather Service
📚 Tour Germanna’s new Stafford County Center this summer
Explore the future of learning with high-tech labs, spacious classrooms, and top-tier student support during guided campus tours.
🗓 Tours: June 10 & 26, July 8 & 22 at 5:30 p.m.
✨ Register now to attend or learn more on Facebook
🎭 Outdoor fun at Locust Shade Park’s amphitheater
Prince William County’s Jean C. Smith Amphitheater is hosting a lineup of family-friendly shows all summer long—from puppet acts to magic and even a Broadway-style review.
🎟️ Find show times and plan your visit | See the full post on Facebook
👋 Meet Tammy Hassett—Occoquan’s new Events Director
Tammy’s energy and creativity are already making waves, and she’s ready to lead Occoquan’s beloved events into an exciting new chapter.
💬 Give Tammy a warm welcome and learn more about her new role
🇺🇸 Heads up: Training noise expected near Quantico through June 13
Marine Corps Base Quantico will conduct live-fire exercises and aircraft movements, including overnight training on May 30 and a series of operations from June 3–13, which may result in loud booms and vibrations.
📅 Check the full advisory and stay updated | Follow MCBQ on Facebook
🏳️🌈 Pride Month kicks off in Fredericksburg
The city is showing its love and support for the LGBTQIA+ community with Pride flags flying downtown from June 23 to 29, leading up to Pride Day on Saturday, June 28.
📖 Learn more about how Fredericksburg recognizes Pride Month
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A long-delayed and now dramatically scaled-down high school project will take center stage at Wednesday night’s Prince William County School Board meeting, as division officials present updated plans for the county’s 14th high school.
The Haymarket Town Council voted Monday night to adopt the town’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget and set the new real estate tax rate, concluding weeks of deliberation that included resident impact assessments and internal reviews of capital priorities.
Area residents may notice a heavy presence of emergency vehicles and personnel along the Rappahannock River this weekend, but it’s not a real emergency—it’s a planned water rescue training exercise.
Stafford County leaders are preparing to take a major step toward easing long-standing regional traffic woes.
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 soirée 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
