A new outdoor Holiday Market is coming to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge on December 4 and 11, offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and winter produce from local vendors.
Organized by Long Family Markets, the market will run from 2 to 7 p.m. both Thursdays in the hospital’s main parking lot at 2300 Opitz Boulevard. The event aims to support small businesses across the region and foster a festive community atmosphere.
“This decision is made as a matter of law,” Judge Angela Horan said. “However, we can’t let our hearts divert us from what is required under the law,” Prince William Times reported. “I feel that no rational fact-finder, properly instructed, could conclude beyond a reasonable doubt (that Hickerson is guilty.) The motion to strike is granted.”
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Pedestrians in Stafford County have new safety upgrades at three busy intersections. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and accessible ramps on Primmer House Road, Plantation Drive, and Woodcutters Road.
The Dumfries Planning Commission met on Monday, November 10, 2025, to review progress on several major town projects, including new small area plans, the upcoming widening of Route 1, and improvements to bike and pedestrian connections.
Commissioners praised town staff for moving quickly on planning goals. They encouraged residents to get involved—especially ahead of next month’s meeting, when VDOT and Prince William County will brief the town on the Route 1 project now expected to finish by 2031.
The Prince William Little Theatre will bring one of America’s most cherished Christmas stories to the stage this December — not as a traditional play, but as a live 1940s-style radio broadcast.
From December 12 through 21, 2025, audiences at the Gregory Family Theater inside the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas will step back in time for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. The show reimagines Frank Capra’s beloved holiday classic through the lens of a vintage radio studio, complete with actors at standing microphones, an “On Air” sign, and a live Foley artist creating real-time sound effects.
Diane Barbara Dunlap Walters, 84, of Colonial Beach, VA passed away on October 23, 2025.
Diane was a devoted mother and a beloved first-grade teacher for more than 30 years. She touched countless young lives with her kindness, patience, and love of learning. Outside the classroom, Diane was an avid quilter who found joy and creativity in her craft.
Facebook – WPCCA will be meeting on Thursday, October 30, at 6 pm in the IKEA Community Meeting Room, located on the 2nd floor next to the restaurant.
This month’s meeting will feature two important presentations. The Prince William County Police Department will be presenting on public safety in Woodbridge and the results of the Community Police Survey, providing key insights into local concerns and engagement.
After a windy Sunday night, cooler air settles in to start the workweek. Monday will be sunny but brisk, with temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees below Sunday’s highs. Conditions warm slightly by midweek, though another weak front on Tuesday night may bring a few brief showers. The rest of the week looks mostly sunny and seasonably cool.
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Visit Occoquan (Facebook) – Congratulations to Thai Ghang Waan Occoquan on their grand opening in Occoquan! While they have been open for a few months here (and have a location in Springfield!), we were excited to celebrate them officially today with a ribbon-cutting.
Savor the fusion of vintage ambiance, bold Thai flavors, and effortless cool. Open 7 days a week at 416 Mill Street in Occoquan.
