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Fredericksburg

Germanna Gala to Honor Dr. Janet Gullickson’s Legacy

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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Germanna Community College will host the Germanna Gala on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Convention Center, located at 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, to celebrate President Dr. Janet Gullickson as she prepares to retire. 🎉

Dr. Gullickson, Germanna’s first female president, announced her retirement earlier this year after eight years of leadership. During her tenure, she oversaw significant enrollment growth, national recognition by the Aspen Institute, and the distinction of being the first college to host Amazon Web Services’ mobile classroom. She also spearheaded work-based learning initiatives, including paid internships, to enhance student career readiness.

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Features

See It Before It’s Gone: Local Artists Shine at Prince William Art Exhibit

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MANASSAS, Va. – Time is running out to catch the Prince William Art Society Members’ Exhibit at the ARTfactory gallery in Historic Downtown Manassas. The final day to view the exhibit is this Friday, May 30, and art lovers are encouraged to stop by while they still can.

According to a post from the ARTfactory, the group exhibit features work by 24 artists from across Prince William County, showcasing a wide range of styles and mediums—from striking abstracts to serene landscapes. All artwork on display is available for purchase.

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Manassas

Commercial Flights at Manassas Airport Now Taking Off in 2026

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A rendering shows passenger planes serving the Manassas Regional Airport Terminal.

✈️ With construction underway and a private operator on board, Manassas is inching closer to launching commercial airline service from its regional airport. But after years of planning, the first flights won’t take off until 2026—a full year later than initially planned.

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Stafford

Stafford Loses a Seat on VRE Board as Ridership Math Shifts

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A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Stafford County will lose one of its two seats on the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board beginning July 1, 2025, after new ridership data showed other jurisdictions posted slightly greater gains in boardings. 🚉

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Schools

Stafford Schools Announces 2025 Top Graduates

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Stafford County Public Schools announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorians for the Class of 2025 today. The division will host ticketed graduation ceremonies for Mountain View and Stafford HS on Friday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, and North Stafford HS will host graduation on Saturday, May 31, at 8 a.m. All ceremonies will be available through a livestream link for those unable to attend.

The school division will graduate 2,611 seniors in total, setting them on their path to success. The Class of 2025 accumulated $10,125,381 in scholarships and will go into the workforce, serve in our military, and continue their education.

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Features

Step Inside the Kit Kat Club for Cabaret at the ARTfactory

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MANASSAS, Va. – The ARTfactory is inviting audiences on a journey back to 1930s Berlin with its new production of Cabaret, opening this season at the Wind River Theater. 🎭

Known for immersive theater experiences, the ARTfactory will transform the performance space into the smoky, seductive Kit Kat Club — the setting of the iconic musical. Audiences will step into a world where glitz, music, and freedom clash with rising political darkness.

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Podcast

Tug Coker Talks To Kill a Mockingbird at Riverside Center | Potomac Local News Podcast

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Coker as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. [Photo: Suzanne Carr-Rossi]

In this episode, Tug shares insights into his career, which spans TV, Broadway, and film, and talks about his return home to perform in this iconic American play. He opens up about his roots in Fredericksburg and what it means to come back and perform for a local audience. The conversation also touches on the relevance of To Kill a Mockingbird in today’s society and how theater continues to serve as a powerful medium for community connection and the exchange of ideas.

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ to Play at Movie in the Park This Friday

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – It’s time for another Friday Family Movie in the Park event.

Prince William County Parks & Recreation will show Mufasa: The Lion King (PG) on a giant outdoor screen at Veterans Memorial Park on Friday, May 30. The free movie night runs from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., making it a perfect end-of-week outing for families.

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Plenty of Chances to Catch ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Riverside This Week

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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Riverside Center for the Performing Arts has five performances this week of its stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Fredericksburg native Tug Coker as Atticus Finch.

In a Facebook post, Riverside shared that showtimes are today at 1:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. Guests can enjoy a full dining experience before the show, making for a memorable evening of food and theater.

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Clean a Park, Get a Free Picnic Shelter

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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Want to enjoy a picnic for free in one of Fredericksburg’s beautiful parks? Here’s how!

The City of Fredericksburg is inviting groups to join the Park Steward Volunteer Program, which runs from May through September. In return for helping clean up one of the city’s parks, your group can receive a free picnic shelter rental — a perfect reward for your service.

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