🎓 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
Recent Stories
Mayor Derrick R. Wood outlined a bold and hopeful vision for the future of Dumfries during his annual State of the Town Address on June 5, 2025.
STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County has quietly ended its contract with PulsePoint, a mobile app that alerts nearby users when someone in a public space is experiencing cardiac arrest and may need CPR. The decision marks the conclusion of an eight-year relationship with the public safety technology.
Stafford County Public Schools is moving ahead with plans to eliminate artificial food dyes from school meals, following the signing of a new state law that will ban certain synthetic color additives by 2027.
On the last weekend in May, most Stafford families were abuzz with the excitement of summer’s arrival. The Allwine family was abuzz with excitement over the annual AA Farm Honey harvest.
Looking for art opportunities in the DMV? ArtsFairfax.org is your online destination to find and promote artist calls in and around Fairfax. Our Artist Calls directory is always free to use and highlights opportunities to audition, exhibit artwork, or secure commissions. Be sure to check out ArtsFairfax Artist Calls on an ongoing basis – new opportunities are added every week.
In addition to a dozen or so Artist Calls from throughout the region, ArtsFairfax is proud to host the following:
Fairfax250 RV Wrap
For illustrators, visual artists, and graphic designers, we are working with the Fairfax250 Commission to wrap a 37’-long RV that will travel to hundreds of events across Fairfax County. A signage company will handle the installation – all we need is the design. See your art on this rolling billboard all year long!
On June 20th, 2025, Woodbridge Rotary Club will be holding our 21st annual charity golf tournament. This tournament is in memory of two of our past Presidents and valued members of the community. Joe Devaney passed away March 22, 2005 and a few years ago, Bill O’Hop passed away barely a week after playing in this tournament in 2015. Both Joe and Bill were each other’s best friends and they both loved golf! Please help us pay tribute to our dear friends by participating in this tournament and helping us to support our local and international charities. If you are interested in golfing, sponsoring, donating a door prize and/or know someone who is, please contact us (Mark Worrilow [email protected] or 703-244-8702). Signing up is also possible using the QR code.
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
