Congregation Ner Shalom is a diverse congregation reaching out to all people and making a conscious effort to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
Rabbi Lizz Goldstein is a progressive and welcoming rabbi who relates to all age groups and all faiths. She has been the catalyst for interactive, interfaith and multi-cultural services that are a pure joy to attend. Have small children? Join the congregation for Tot Shabbat, an earlier Friday evening service for tots. (more…)
From Prince William police:
Malicious Wounding | Stabbing Investigation *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED – On March 31, detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau identified the suspect involved in stabbing that occurred in the 7600 block of Somerset Crossing Dr in Gainesville on March 22. Following the investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of this suspect, identified as James Bucky MCCLOUD. Attempts to MCCLOUD have been unsuccessful. The investigation continues.
There are reports of dime-sized hail falling from the skies this afternoon.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — An elections office serving Woodbridge will remain open to the public, at least for the next year.
Officials at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced it would leave the voter registration office in place inside the DMV Woodbridge Customer Service on Caton Hill Road. The office also serves as an absentee polling place.
The bluebells are in full bloom around the region.
Here’s a shot of the official Prince William County flower along the banks of Cedar Run in Nokesville.
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Photos: Huffman, Salmon
DUMFRIES, Va. — Nicholas R. Esposito will serve as the new Dumfries Police Chief.
The former Alexandria police officer was hired April 1 and took command two days later after a search ongoing dating back to August. Esposito’s resume states he gained experience in all facets of police work while in the Northern Virginia including interviewing victims, witnesses, enforcing traffic law, arresting suspects, and testifying in court.
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The City of Manassas Farmer’s Market is back for its 26th peak season. Running from April through early November, the market is open on both Thursdays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Flowers bloom, trees begin to grow their leaves, and animals wake from their slumber in the spring.
One of the more symbolic celebrations during the beginning of the year is Easter. There are traditions and symbols that are associated with the festive day one may not know about, including a fox, a chicken, and of course, the rabbit.
Adam Amberger passed away at home on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He is proceeded in his death by his grandparents; Jeanne Cochran, Carlton Cochran & Charles Amberger.
He leaves behind his parents; Lynne Amberger & Michael Amberger; grandmother; Virginia Amberger Finnell, aunt; Marcia Luley, uncles; David Amberger & Steven Amberger, cousins; Chris Luley, Mike Luley, Melissa Heckle and other relatives.
