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$4.9 million project: Airport hangars cleared to make way for street relocation

Published December 28, 2023 at 1:57PM

[Photo: Manassas Regional Airport]

The Manassas Regional Airport is tearing down old airport hangars to make way for a $5 million street relocation project.

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Lawson, Wheeler leaving; Changes ahead for Prince William sups; Data center fight continues

By Paris Goodman

Published December 26, 2023 at 4:51PM

Jeanine Lawson and Ann Wheeler, seen here holding plaques, attended their final meeting as members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors on December 19, 2023.

Two of Prince William County’s public servants, Ann Wheeler and Jeanine Lawson, were recognized by the Board of County supervisors amid their retirement from public service. The two were honored at the board’s December 19 meeting in Woodbridge.

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‘Thank you for your service:’ Outgoing Stafford treasurer, supervisor honored

By Paris Goodman

Published December 20, 2023 at 11:09AM | Updated December 20, 2023 at 11:45AM

Left: Stafford County Treasurer Laura Rudy speaks after the Board of County Supervisors honored her for 16 years on the job. Right: Supervisors Crystal Vanuch and Pamela Yueung present outgoing George Washington District Supervisor Tom Coen with a certificate celebrating his five years on the Board of Supervisors. [Photo: Stafford County Government]

Two of Stafford County’s public servants, Laura Rudy and Thomas Coen, were honored by the Board of Supervisors amid their retirements on December 12.

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Woodbridge Twins Receive Combined $50,000 Scholarship

By Paris Goodman

Published April 19, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Nathan and Ethan Morlu

Two Woodbridge natives, Ethan, and Nathan Morlu, are first-year mechanical engineering students at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

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Prince William County Service H2GoKids Program

By Paris Goodman

Published April 18, 2023 at 2:00PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

[Photo from Prince William County Service Twitter]

The people who help provide clean drinking water to Prince William County residents will teach children about the importance of clean water.

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Fredericksburg transit to celebrate FXBGO! rebranding

By Paris Goodman

Published April 17, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

The adventure starts at the stop. Fredericksburg Regional Transit’s Rebranding Event for FXBGO! will be held on Tuesday, April 18, at 11:30 a.m.

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Dumfries annual Juneteeth Parade scheduled June 19

By Paris Goodman

Published April 13, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

[ Photo from Dumfries annual Juneteeth parade Facebook]

Join the Greater Prince William Community on June 19, 2023, for the Dumfries Juneteenth Parade.

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Marine Corps Marathon seeks health & fitness expo vendors

By Paris Goodman

Published April 13, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

[Photo from Marine Corps Marathon Facebook]

Booth pricing ranges between $3,700 and $7,000.

Vendors will have access to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center starting on Thursday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for set up. Arrangements to move in on Wednesday, October 25, can also be made by appointment only.

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Ticket sales for ‘Charlie Brown’ play benefit charity

By Paris Goodman

Published April 11, 2023 at 2:00PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

[Photo from STEP VA, Inc. Facebook]

With just four days until the show, almost 275 of the 1,000 available tickets have been sold for STEPVA’s spring musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” STEPVA is a local 501(c)3 non-profit designed to “empower people with disabilities through creative expression and sensory exploration.”

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Unity Reed High School equestrian vaulter wins $2,000 scholarship

By Paris Goodman

Published April 10, 2023 at 10:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

Ainsely Sadler, a 17-year-old Equestrian Vaulter from Bristow, won the National Athletic Scholarship from the National Honor Society of High School Scholars worth $2,000.

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