Woodbridge, Va. — Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, along with Prince William County opened their newest fire station on Sept. 11.
Since then crews at the station on River Ridge Boulevard in Woodbridge have been responding to emergency calls.
In this week’s Weekend Finds: It’s your chance to let the children watch a movie while you get dinner, one of the area’s largest craft shows comes back to town and Miss Virginia will stop by a talent show on Sunday to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.
Movie night equals smooth Friday night
How do I feel about school being back in session? I will simply say “yeah!” and do a “mommy-Moonwalk”.
This year my son started 9th grade. He is now officially a high school student.
Stafford, Va. — If Thomas could fly he would take his mommy with him.
The 4-year-old and his mother climbed into a makeshift jet cockpit and had their picture taken on Saturday.
Charlie Schumate, who runs a private law practice in land use and real estate development, will replace Joe Howard who will retire Nov. 1.
“Charlie’s heavy dose of land-use experience made him stand out above all other applicants,” said Stafford County Board of Supervisor’s Chairman L. Mark Dudenhefer. “We are confident that his background in this area as well as his work with other local governments will enable him to hit the ground running when he comes to Stafford.” (more…)
Fairfax County is home to tens of thousands of acres of parkland, and officials are looking to improve them.
The Great Communities, Great Parks initiative was started in February 2007 as a way to guide park development between now and 2020.
By URIAH KISER
The recession may be officially over, but the homeless problem in Northern Virginia persists.
By URIAH KISER
Gayle and Danny Sanders since 1990 have managed the shelter on U.S. 1, between Optiz and Dale boulevards, known as the Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s Hilda Barg Homeless Prevention Center.
By URIAH KISER
Quantico, Va. –– The Potomac River and Town of Quantico served as a backdrop Sunday for protesters who demanded the release Pfc. Bradley Manning.
By URIAH KISER
Dumfries, Va. –– Two volunteer rescue organizations in Dumfries have agreed to help each other.
