🎓 Hats off to the Class of 2025!
Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade is celebrating the resilience and achievements of PWCS seniors as they prepare to graduate and step into their futures. She also shared updates on a new bus tracking app, EZ A2B, and honored Neabsco Elementary’s Lydia Larimore as Virginia’s Elementary School Counselor of the Year.
👉 Read Dr. McDade’s full message here
🗑️ Got junk? Prince William’s Dumpster Day is here to help
The Occoquan District Area Cleanup is happening Saturday, June 7 at Bethel Church—bring your unwanted items between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and let Public Works handle the rest.
👉 See what you can dump and learn more
🎉 Rec2U is rolling back into town for summer fun
From June 2 through August 15, Fredericksburg’s Mobile Recreation Van will bring free games, sports, and crafts to parks and neighborhoods all over the city—perfect for school-age kids and families looking to get active.
👉 See the full weekly schedule on Facebook
🎭 Make it a field trip to remember with Riverside matinees
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is welcoming students this fall for special school-day shows of The Sound of Music, White Christmas, and Junie B. Jones the Musical—a perfect arts outing for classrooms and youth groups.
👉 Details and booking info on Facebook
🦁 Got a creative spark? Help name two new schools
Stafford County Public Schools is seeking your ideas for naming, mascot, and school colors for its upcoming Elementary Schools 18 and 19.
👉 Submit your suggestions here
🎸 A Stafford staple hits a high note!
BANG! Music in North Stafford has been serving the community with music lessons, instrument sales, and rentals since 1997—check out the latest Biz Beat video feature from Bill Freehling.
👉 Watch the video and read the story
🏆 Neabsco Elementary’s Lydia Larimore earns top state honor
Lydia Larimore, school counselor at Neabsco Elementary in Prince William County, has been named Virginia’s Elementary School Counselor of the Year for 2025, recognizing her outstanding support for students and families.
👉 Read the full story on InsideNoVa
🌫️ Nature’s mystery: Ghost pipe blooms in Prince William Forest
These pale, bell-shaped flowers may look like something out of a fairytale, but ghost pipe is a real—and parasitic—plant that thrives in the shady, fungal-rich soil of Prince William Forest Park.
👉 Learn more and join the conversation on Facebook
Recent Stories
Prince William County Supervisors on Tuesday night approved a plan to rezone more than 60 acres of the Manassas Mall property, clearing the way for more than 1,000 new apartments, commercial storefronts, and pedestrian promenades to replace large areas of underused parking lots.
Stafford County supports Option C, a proposed new Rappahannock River crossing that promises to reduce traffic and connect Stafford with Fredericksburg, without relying on I-95.
A fake water advisory notice found on residents’ doors in North Stafford has prompted concern and an investigation by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
With its pastel earrings, woodland-themed accessories, and shelves full of colorful handmade creations, To Bee is more than just Occoquan’s new gift shop — it’s a deeply personal tribute to love, loss, and artistic resilience.
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
